Firethorne Tech

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Secure your DoD contracts

CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DFARS 252.204-7012 decide who gets to bid and who keeps their contracts. We deliver the compliance program and the IT operation behind it — from gap assessment to DIBCAC-ready.

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Why it matters

Defense contractors and subcontractors must comply with CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DFARS 252.204-7012 to bid on and maintain DoD contracts. That means protecting CUI, reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours, and proving it all with documentation an assessor will accept.

Services for defense contractors

Our approach

  1. 01

    Discovery & Gap Assessment

    NIST 800-171 control mapping, SSP and POA&M review, and a hard look at how CUI actually flows through your environment.

  2. 02

    Roadmap Development

    A staged Do Now / Do Next / Do Later plan — quick wins like MFA first, structural work scheduled around your contract timelines.

  3. 03

    Remediation & Implementation

    Segmentation, monitoring, hardening, and the documentation trail that proves each control — without disrupting delivery.

  4. 04

    Ongoing Management

    Continuous monitoring, patching, compliance reviews, and subcontractor supply-chain assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Do we need CMMC certification?

If you handle CUI or FCI anywhere in the defense industrial base — prime or subcontractor — yes. CMMC requirements are in DoD solicitations now, and certification determines eligibility.

What does DFARS 252.204-7012 require?

Two things: safeguard CUI according to NIST 800-171, and report cyber incidents to the DoD within 72 hours. Both require infrastructure and process most contractors don't have on day one — that's the gap we close.

Can you support ITAR requirements?

Yes — ITAR-controlled environments get isolated systems, access restricted to US persons, and the documentation to prove both. Our 100% US-based delivery model also keeps your supply chain clean.

We have an internal IT team. How does this work?

Co-managed is our most common defense engagement: your team keeps daily operations, we run the compliance program — assessments, documentation, remediation guidance, and assessor-facing preparation.

Can you guarantee we'll pass?

No provider can guarantee certification, and you should be wary of any that promise it. What we deliver is the preparation that makes passing the expected outcome: real controls, real evidence, mock audits before the real one.

Ready to secure your DoD contracts?

Start with a CMMC readiness assessment — know your level, your gaps, and your timeline before the contract clock makes the decision for you.

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