CMMC Compliance Services for Defense Contractors
PCShards guides defense contractors through every phase of CMMC certification — from initial gap assessment to the day you pass your C3PAO audit. Michigan-based, nationally capable, with a Certified CMMC Professional on staff.
Nathan Lundquist, CCP / RP
Certified CMMC Professional & Registered Practitioner
CCP
Certified CMMC Professional
RP
Registered Practitioner
15+ yrs
Security Experience
L1 & L2
Levels Supported
What Is CMMC?
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification is a Department of Defense framework that requires defense contractors to prove their cybersecurity practices before bidding on or retaining DoD contracts. The final rule took effect in late 2024, and enforcement is being phased into new contracts now.
Enforcement is live. CMMC requirements are appearing in new DoD contracts now. If you handle CUI or FCI, the time to prepare is today — not when the contract clause appears.
Level 1 — Self-Assessment
- Who needs it
- Contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI)
- Controls
- 17 basic practices from FAR 52.204-21
- Assessment
- Annual self-assessment submitted to SPRS
Level 2 — C3PAO Certification
- Who needs it
- Contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Controls
- All 110 NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 controls
- Assessment
- Third-party assessment by an authorized C3PAO every 3 years
How We Get You Certified
End-to-end compliance — one team from gap assessment through certification and beyond.
Gap Assessment
We evaluate your current environment against every applicable NIST 800-171 control. You get a prioritized findings report, your current SPRS score, and a clear picture of what needs to change.
Documentation
We develop your System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), policies, and procedures — built to the standard assessors expect, not boilerplate templates.
Remediation
We implement the technical and administrative controls needed to close gaps: endpoint protection, encryption, MFA, access controls, logging, backup, and more. We do the work — not just advise.
Audit Preparation
Mock assessments, evidence packaging, and interview coaching for your team. When your C3PAO arrives, there are no surprises — we are in the room with you.
SPRS Optimization
We calculate your score accurately and target the controls that improve it fastest. Every point matters when prime contractors are evaluating subcontractor risk.
Ongoing Monitoring
CMMC is not a one-time event. We provide continuous compliance monitoring, annual reassessments, policy reviews, and security awareness training to keep you audit-ready year-round.
Why Choose PCShards
We do the work, not just the consulting
Most CMMC consultants hand you a findings report and wish you luck. We implement the controls, deploy the tools, write the documentation, and manage the technology that keeps you compliant. One partner — assessment through certification.
Credentialed staff, not outsourced assessors
Nathan Lundquist holds both the Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) and Registered Practitioner (RP) credentials with 15+ years of hands-on security experience. Your compliance engagement is led by someone who understands both the framework and the technical reality of implementing it.
All-inclusive pricing — no hidden costs
Our competitors quote a low monthly rate but exclude security tooling, compliance documentation, on-site visits, after-hours support, and vendor coordination. Our rate includes all of it. You get one invoice with no surprises, not five invoices from five vendors you have to manage yourself.
Michigan-based, nationally capable
Headquartered in Washington, MI with on-site capability across Michigan and remote services nationwide. Local enough for hands-on deployments, experienced enough for complex multi-site environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to achieve CMMC Level 2?+
Organizations with some existing controls typically reach certification readiness in 6 to 12 months. Starting from scratch, plan for 12 to 18 months. We build a realistic timeline during the gap assessment.
What does CMMC compliance cost?+
Cost depends on your organization size, CUI scope, and current posture. Our approach focuses on right-sizing your compliance boundary to reduce unnecessary scope. We provide a detailed estimate after the initial assessment — no surprises.
Can you reduce the number of controls we need to implement?+
Yes. CUI boundary scoping is one of the most impactful things we do. We conduct a data flow analysis and help you architect a well-defined compliance boundary — often using network segmentation, enclaves, or cloud-based CUI environments like PreVeil — to minimize systems in scope.
Do you work with subcontractors or only primes?+
Both. Many of our clients are small to mid-sized subcontractors who handle CUI as part of larger defense programs. CMMC flows down through the supply chain — we tailor our services to subcontractors' smaller teams and tighter budgets.
What is the difference between a gap assessment and a C3PAO assessment?+
A gap assessment is our internal diagnostic to identify where you fall short — it produces a findings report and remediation plan. A C3PAO assessment is the official third-party certification audit. Think of our gap assessment as the practice exam and the C3PAO as the final.
Ready to start your CMMC journey?
Schedule a free consultation. We will assess where you stand, build a realistic timeline, and give you a clear path to certification — no obligation.
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