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Get a straight answer
Read clear guides on CMMC suspension, SPRS scoring, and what still applies to your contracts.
For defense contractors · SPRS · CMMC · ops leads
Know whether your SPRS score can survive scrutiny
DefensibleScore is a free check and plain-language guidance for contractors who need an honest NIST SP 800-171 story—especially while CMMC Phase II rules are shifting. We focus onwhether someone can safely sign the score andFalse Claims Act exposure, not checkbox theater.
About 3 minutes · No CUI required · We are not a C3PAO and do not issue CMMC certifications
Policy pulse (14 Sep): Class deviation implements the Phase 2 pause in contracting instructions. Self-assessment + DFARS 7012 remain. Task Force report not yet public. Where things stand →
Why “defensible” beats “high”
- Optimistic scores fall apart when someone asks for evidence
- A real person has to stand behind the number in SPRS
- Suspension headlines do not erase DFARS or prime flow-downs
- Small shops need clear guidance—not enterprise software jargon
How it works
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Run the free check
A short questionnaire flags weak evidence, optimistic scoring, and signature risk—without asking for CUI.
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Fix what matters
Use the results and guides to rebuild a score you can stand behind—before anyone signs.
For operations & compliance leads
Map status, run a gap process, and drive remediation—without turning this site into a CUI-bearing GRC tool. Full 110-control sheets live in the Pro Pack or apaid Gap engagement.
Free workbook (email) ·Cleared to Sign (book) ·Pro Template Pack · $199 ·glossary. We prepare you for assessment paths—we do not certify.
Guides
CMMC Reform Task Force RFI: Closed — What Happens Next
The DoD CMMC Reform Task Force RFI comment window closed 14 August 2026. Class Deviation 2026-O0025 Rev 3 (3 Sep) implements the Phase 2 pause in contracting instructions; the Task Force report is not yet public. Archival filing template included.
CMMC Gap Analysis Process: From Status Map to Honest Report
How to run a NIST 800-171 / CMMC Level 2 gap analysis: inputs, workshops, scoring integrity, deliverables, and when DIY ends and a paid gap engagement starts.
CMMC Program Cadence: Keep SSP, POA&M, and SPRS Defensible
Quarterly control sampling, SSP/POA&M maintenance, change management, and SPRS re-entry—how ops runs CMMC readiness after the first scramble.
CMMC Remediation Roadmap: 30/60/90 Days After the Gap
Prioritize NIST 800-171 gaps by weight and risk, assign owners, build evidence, and run a 30/60/90 remediation plan ops can manage—without certification theater.
How to Map CMMC / NIST 800-171 Status (Without Theater)
Build a defensible 110-control status register: columns, status definitions, owners, evidence types, and weights—before gap analysis or SPRS signature.
DFARS & CMMC Contract Checklist: Map Obligations Before You Score
What operations and contracts should extract from DFARS clauses and flow-downs to decide SPRS, self-assessment, and CMMC path—without treating a blog as law.
CMMC Help in the Tri-Cities & East Tennessee
Practical CMMC and SPRS defensibility guidance for defense subcontractors in Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and East Tennessee—plus a free non-CUI check.
Tri-Cities & regional guidance →