CMMC: Executive Readiness Without Noise
Spartan Cyber Security LLC
The New Reality
On November 10, 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) begins enforcing CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) through formal contract clauses (DFARS 252.204-7021 and 252.204-7025).
This is not a one-day cliff. CMMC will phase in over three years, with full coverage expected by 2028. The immediate impact is that new solicitations can require demonstrable cybersecurity practices — especially for organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Why It Matters
CMMC is more than a checklist. It is now a contractual obligation tied to eligibility, performance, and reputation. Contractors will be required to:
- Maintain a System Security Plan (SSP) aligned to NIST SP 800-171.
- File and update a Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score.
- Show evidence of mandatory controls (access, logging, incident response, encryption, and configuration management).
- Prepare for eventual certification by a Certified Third-Party Assessor Organization (C3PAO).
Failure to act means missed bids, stalled contracts, or post-award scrutiny.
Spartan’s Approach
Spartan does not market, advertise, or solicit. We advise.
Our leadership team — veterans of the military, federal law, and executive operations — understands that compliance is a long campaign, not a one-day exercise. The most effective path is a two-phase strategy:
- Bid Readiness: A defensible posture now — SSP, POA&M (Plan of Actions and Milestones), SPRS score, and mandatory controls implemented.
- Contract Performance Compliance: Full maturity and CMMC Level 2 certification once contract performance requires it.
This sequence ensures companies remain competitive without bankrupting themselves upfront, while still preparing for the full standard.
505.639.3883Executive Perspective
CMMC is not about fear or marketing slogans. It is about governance, discipline, and competitive advantage.
Spartan brings clarity where others bring noise. We translate federal obligations into practical executive action — protecting contracts, clients, and reputations.