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CMMC Readiness for Small Defense Contractors

Get audit-ready without enterprise consulting bills - gap assessment, SSP, POA&M, and a roadmap your team can execute.

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What readiness includes

  • NIST SP 800-171 gap assessment with control-by-control mapping
  • SSP & POA&M support, plus evidence-collection checklist
  • Remediation roadmap your IT team or MSP can execute
  • Veteran-owned · OSCP-led · MSP-friendly

Typical range: $3,500–$25,000 · Timeline: 3–12 weeks based on maturity.

What Blackbox Does - and Doesn't - Claim

We are not a C3PAO. We will not certify your organization. What we do: gap assessment, documentation drafting, technical control implementation support, evidence collection, and pre-assessment readiness so that when a C3PAO arrives, you pass.

CMMC final rule (32 CFR Part 170) is in effect; DFARS 252.204-7021 requirements are being phased into contracts through 2028. Confirm the level required by your contract before scoping.

Readiness Packages

Right-sized for small primes and subs. Fixed scope. Honest pricing.

Level 1 Readiness Sprint

Starting at $3,500

For organizations only handling FCI. Scoped engagement covering the 17 FAR 52.204-21 practices.

  • FCI boundary review
  • Self-assessment guidance
  • Quick-fix remediation list
  • Annual affirmation prep
Most Common

L2 Gap Assessment

$5,000 – $12,000

For subs handling CUI. Full NIST SP 800-171 control assessment with mapped findings.

  • 110-control gap matrix
  • CUI scope & boundary diagram
  • SPRS score worksheet
  • Prioritized remediation plan

L2 Readiness Roadmap

$10,000 – $25,000

Gap assessment plus drafted SSP, POA&M, and hands-on remediation support to assessment-ready posture.

  • Drafted SSP & POA&M
  • Policy & procedure templates
  • Technical control build-out
  • Evidence-package walkthrough

Need ongoing compliance support after readiness? Add a monthly compliance support retainer ($1,500 – $5,000/mo).

Discuss your scope

What's Included

Asset & Boundary Review

Identify where CUI lives, how it flows, and where the assessment boundary actually is.

Control Gap Assessment

All 110 SP 800-171 controls assessed against your real environment. No copy-paste templates.

SSP & POA&M Support

Drafted System Security Plan and Plan of Action & Milestones, mapped to your environment.

Evidence Collection Checklist

Practical, item-by-item list of what an assessor will ask to see - and where to put it.

Technical Controls Build-Out

M365 GCC/GCC-High guidance, audit logging, MFA, FIPS crypto, mobile controls, ITDR.

Prioritized Remediation Roadmap

Sequenced fixes ranked by risk, cost, and SPRS score impact. IT-actionable.

How It Works

Most engagements wrap in 4–8 weeks depending on level and scope.

Week 1

Scoping & Authorization

CUI boundary, target level, contracts in scope, MSP coordination.

Week 2–4

Gap Assessment

Control-by-control review, technical validation, evidence inventory.

Week 4–6

Documentation

SSP, POA&M, policies and procedures drafted with you.

Week 6–8

Remediation & Handoff

Technical fixes, leadership briefing, assessor-ready evidence package.

Get Audit-Ready Before the Solicitation Asks

Twenty minutes to scope your CUI boundary and the right starting package.

Book a 20-Min Security Fit Call Get the Readiness Checklist