Protect your contracts, secure your future: CMMC Level 1 & Level 2 readiness for the Defense Industrial Base
Our CMMC service offerings – Level 1 and Level 2, are designed to support companies at different stages of compliance readiness. We partner with you to assess, prepare, implement, and sustain the cybersecurity controls needed to win and execute government contracts with confidence.
Why CMMC Matters for Your Contract Eligibility
At Benigens Group Consulting, we understand that cybersecurity is no longer optional for government contractors , it’s a critical part of your compliance posture and your competitive edge.
Whether you’re a prime or subcontractor working in the defense industrial base (DIB), if you handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), you must align with the CMMC program.
What is Level 1?
Under the CMMC program (Phase 1 implementation), Level 1 addresses basic cyber hygiene and applies when companies handle only FCI, not CUI. It requires meeting 15 security controls aligned with FAR 52.204-21 and annual self-assessment and affirmation.
Our Level 1 service includes:
Gap analysis of your current controls against the 15 required practices
Creation or enhancement of policies, procedures, user awareness training and documentation aligned with the Level 1 requirements.
Self-assessment preparation: we help you document results, fill out the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) affirmation and prepare any supporting evidence.
Post-assessment support: once your self-assessment is complete, we help you maintain ongoing compliance with updates and readiness for contract audits or change in scope.
Why it matters?
Achieving Level 1 readiness enables you to bid and perform on DoD contracts requiring CMMC Level 1, demonstrating to primes and Government customers that you take cybersecurity seriously. It positions you for future levels as your business grows.
What is Level 2?
Level 2 is required when contractors handle CUI and aligns with the 110 security requirements of NIST SP 800‑171 Rev 2. It may require either a self-assessment every three years (for certain contracts) or certification by a C3PAO every three years. Annual affirmation is also required.
Our Level 2 service includes:
Road-map planning: prioritized remediation plan including timeline, budgets, roles/responsibilities (POA&M – Plan of Actions & Milestones) where applicable.
Policy and procedure development: system security plan (SSP), incident response plan, configuration management, access control, encryption, monitoring, and other required controls.
Pre-assessment support: optional mock assessment, documentation review and readiness verification prior to formal assessment (or self-assessment).
Post-certification support: continuous compliance monitoring, ongoing maintenance of the controls and documentation, trending and update of the POA&M as needed, and support for contract changes, audits or renewals.
Why it matters?
Why Partner with Benigens Group Consulting
Deep government contracting experience
Having supported clients in federal contracting for years, we understand the contract vehicles, solicitation language and bid requirements where CMMC readiness often shows up.
End-to-end support
From business development through contract performance, we integrate CMMC readiness into your lifecycle so it becomes a differentiator — not an afterthought.
Tailored to your scale
Whether you’re a small subcontractor just entering the defense supply chain or a prime needing robust processes, we tailor our approach to meet your size, budget and readiness level.
Focused on sustained compliance
Achieving the certificate or self-assessment is just the beginning. We partner with you to maintain the posture, train your teams, track changes and ensure you stay audit-ready.
Clarity & competitive edge
We help you craft your narrative for bids, include your compliance posture in pre-qualifications and present cybersecurity as a strength to government customers and primes.
Get Started Today
Ready to turn cybersecurity compliance into a strategic advantage? Contact us or call (281) 223-9485 to schedule your complimentary CMMC readiness consultation. Let’s secure your contracts and secure your growth.