Compliance Acceleration: CMMC, NIST, and FedRAMP Readiness
A structured compliance readiness engagement that identifies control gaps, implements remediation plans, and prepares evidence packages — accelerating the path to certification or authorization.
Challenge
- Unclear current compliance posture with undocumented security controls
- Significant gap between existing practices and required control frameworks
- Tight certification timelines with limited internal compliance expertise
Approach
- Conduct gap assessment against target framework (CMMC, NIST 800-171, FedRAMP)
- Prioritize remediation activities based on risk and certification timeline
- Implement technical controls and document policies, procedures, and evidence
- Prepare System Security Plan (SSP), POA&M, and assessment-ready evidence packages
Typical Outcomes
- Clear, prioritized remediation roadmap with resource and timeline estimates
- Implemented technical controls closing highest-risk gaps
- Assessment-ready documentation packages reducing certification timeline
Procurement Paths
- GSA MAS for compliance assessment and advisory services
- NASA SEWP V for security tooling supporting compliance controls
- DoD ESI for covered security products
Partner Technology Examples
- Tenable
- Elastic Security
- Palo Alto Networks
- Microsoft Azure
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CMMC 2.0 and who needs to comply?
CMMC 2.0 is a DoD framework requiring defense contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to meet specific cybersecurity practices. Level 1 applies to all prime and subcontractors; Level 2 and 3 apply to contractors handling CUI or critical programs.
How does Norseman support CMMC 2.0 readiness?
Norseman provides gap assessments against NIST SP 800-171, remediation roadmaps, System Security Plan (SSP) development, and technical implementation of required controls. Norseman procures required tools through ITES-4H, GSA MAS, and CIO-CS.
What contract vehicles support compliance engagements?
Compliance advisory and implementation services are available via CIO-CS (NITAAC), GSA MAS Professional Services, and ITES-4H. Technology products required for compliance are available across all Norseman contract vehicles.