Defense contractors in the DoD supply chain need CMMC certification to remain eligible for federal contracts. Citrin Cooperman's Risk Advisory team provides compliance consulting from initial gap assessment through C3PAO certification — tailored to your contracts, your timeline, and your certification level.
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The Clock Is Ticking
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is no longer a future requirement. Phase 1 enforcement went live in November 2025. New DoD solicitations are now including CMMC requirements, and contractors must have the right certification status at the time of award — not after.
There is no grace period for new contract awards. Organizations that are not certified when a contract requires it cannot bid. Industry estimates put the current supply of Certified CMMC Assessors at fewer than 800 nationwide, against a projected need of 2,000 to 3,000. C3PAOs in defense corridor regions are already scheduling into late 2026.
Client Outcome
How We Have Helped Defense Contractors
Aerospace Firm Achieves Full CMMC Compliance in Eight Weeks
A mid-sized aerospace firm engaged Citrin Cooperman to assess their CMMC readiness and identify gaps across their environment. Our team delivered a streamlined remediation plan, implemented policies and procedures, assisted with deployment of controls, and documented all required practices. Within eight weeks, the client achieved full CMMC compliance and gained the evidence package needed to confidently pass insurer and customer security reviews.