Told You Need CMMC to Keep Your DoD Contracts - But Not Sure Where You Stand?
Get a clear, non-technical breakdown of your readiness—and what’s putting your contracts at risk.
Why Most DoD Subcontractors Are Stuck
You’ve been told you need CMMC - but not what that actually means.
The requirements feel technical and overwhelming.
You don’t know what applies to your business.
You’re unsure how close (or far) you are from compliance.
Most companies don’t take action because they don’t have clarity.
What Happens If You Get This Wrong
• You can lose eligibility for DoD contracts
• Primes may stop sending you work
• You fail assessments you didn’t realize applied to you
Most companies don’t fail because they ignore CMMC -
they fail because they misunderstand it.
CMMC / NIST 800-171 QuickStart™
A 14–21 Day Engagement to Establish CMMC Readiness
The QuickStart is a focused engagement designed for DoD subcontractors who need to respond confidently to prime contractor, customer, or assessment requests without months of disruption or open-ended consulting. In approximately two to three weeks, the engagement establishes a defensible readiness baseline so leadership can answer the questions primes and assessors actually ask.
The QuickStart helps leadership answer three critical questions:
If a prime contractor asked for documentation tomorrow, are we ready?
What security evidence do we actually have—and what is missing?
What needs to be addressed next, and in what order?
What You Receive
Evidence Map & Ownership Tracker
A single source of truth showing what evidence exists, where it lives, what is missing, and who owns it.
SSP Lite
A clear, usable System Security Plan aligned to your real environment and system boundaries—not generic templates.
POA&M Starter
A prioritized remediation plan tied to contract impact, clear ownership, and achievable timelines.
30 / 60 / 90-Day Roadmap
A practical sequence of improvements showing what to address now, what to fix next, and how to build assessment confidence over time.
Executive Readout
A leadership briefing that clarifies readiness posture, key gaps, priorities, and next steps.
Start With a Readiness Call
If you're unsure whether your SSP, POA&M, and supporting evidence would hold up under real review, a short readiness call will clarify exactly where you stand and what to do next.
How It Works
A Structured 4-Step Readiness Process
A structured, fast way to understand where you stand.
The QuickStart follows a structured, time-bound process designed to quickly clarify your current readiness posture, organize your documentation and evidence, and define what needs to happen next.
By the end, leadership has a clear, defensible understanding of where they stand and how to respond to prime contractor or assessment requests.
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We confirm scope, identify where CUI exists, and assess your current readiness posture.
This step creates alignment on what’s in scope, what evidence exists today, and where gaps may impact contract risk.
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We map existing security controls and documentation to NIST 800-171 expectations.
Evidence locations, ownership, and documentation gaps are identified so the organization has a clear picture of current readiness.
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We produce key documentation including an SSP Lite and an evidence map that reflects your actual environment.
This creates a defensible baseline that can support future reviews and assessments.
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We develop a prioritized POA&M starter and a 30-60-90 day roadmap showing what to address now, what to improve next, and how to build readiness over time.
Why DoD Subcontractors Choose Continuum
Built to Help You Respond Confidently When a Prime Asks
Continuum helps DoD subcontractors respond confidently to prime contractor requests, customer reviews, and CMMC or NIST 800-171 assessments.
We focus on building defensible documentation, organizing evidence, and establishing clear ownership so your team knows exactly what to show, where it lives, and how to respond.
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Every engagement follows a clearly defined scope, timeline, and deliverables.
Clients know exactly what will be delivered, how long it will take, and what outcomes to expect—without open-ended consulting engagements.
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We focus on what assessors actually look for, not theoretical controls. Evidence is mapped, validated, and organized for real-world review.
We identify where evidence exists, where gaps remain, and how to organize it so your organization can respond confidently to requests.
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Outputs are designed for leadership clarity, not technical overwhelm. You can quickly understand where you stand and what needs attention.
Executives receive a clear view of current readiness posture, key risks, and prioritized next steps.
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Everything is structured to hold up under prime contractor requests and formal assessments, not just internal review.
Documentation, evidence, and ownership are aligned so organizations can respond with confidence.
What this means for you: readiness that holds up in real conversations, not just on paper.
Ongoing Readiness Support
Evidence Maintenance + vCISO-lite
CMMC and NIST readiness doesn’t stop once documentation is created.
Evidence drifts, systems change, and requirements evolve.
This optional support helps keep your readiness organized, current, and defensible over time—without adding internal burden or requiring a full-time security leader.
Evidence Maintenance
We keep your evidence map current as systems, tools, and processes change - proof is always organized, owned, and ready when requested.
POA&M Progress Tracking
We monitor remediation progress, adjust priorities as conditions change, and help ensure POA&Ms remain realistic, relevant, and defensible.
Questionnaire & Prime Request Support
When primes, customers, or internal stakeholders request security information, we help you respond clearly and consistently—without last-minute scrambling.
Executive Guidance (vCISO-lite)
We provide ongoing advisory support to help leadership understand risk, make informed decisions, and maintain alignment between security, compliance, and operations.
Periodic Readiness Reviews
We conduct structured check-ins to reassess posture, identify new gaps, and confirm continued alignment with CMMC and NIST 800-171 expectations.
The Result: Defensible Readiness
You leave with a clear, defensible understanding of your readiness—so when a prime contractor, customer, or assessor requests documentation, your response is calm, organized, and complete.
If you're unsure whether your SSP, POA&M, or supporting evidence would hold up under real review, a short readiness call is the fastest way to understand where you stand and what to do next.