NIST SP 800-171 Compliance Consulting for DoD Contractors
Win and keep defense contracts with a proven partner for NIST 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, and CMMC readiness. We deliver gap assessments, SSP/POA&M development, and remediation guidance that improves your SPRS score and stands up to assessor scrutiny.
- SPRS-aligned gap assessment with prioritized remediation
- SSP & POA&M built for auditor review
- DFARS 252.204-7012 workflows & incident reporting readiness
- CMMC readiness mapped from 800-171 controls
NIST 800-171 Services
- SPRS-Aligned Gap Assessment: Control-by-control review, scoring, and prioritized remediation plan.
- SSP & POA&M Development: Auditor-ready documentation tailored to scope and environments.
- DFARS 252.204-7012 Support: Incident reporting, flow-down, and safeguard validation.
- CMMC Readiness: Map 800-171 controls to CMMC practices; close gaps before assessment.
- Evidence & Artifacts: Samples and templates to accelerate audit preparation.
- Continuous Monitoring: Vulnerability management, patch cadence, metrics, and status reporting.
What 800-171 Covers
NIST SP 800-171 defines security requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems. Meeting these requirements supports DFARS compliance and is foundational for CMMC readiness.
Control Families
- Access Control (AC)
- Audit & Accountability (AU)
- Configuration Management (CM)
- Identification & Authentication (IA)
- Incident Response (IR)
- Media Protection (MP)
- Personnel Security (PS)
- Risk Assessment (RA)
- System & Comms Protection (SC)
Key Artifacts
- System Security Plan (SSP)
- Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
- Policies, Procedures, and Technical Standards
- Evidence Repository (screens, reports, tickets)
Our 800-171 Process
- Scope & Baseline: Define systems, enclaves, cloud, and CUI flows.
- Assess & Score: Review controls, calculate SPRS, document gaps.
- Remediate: Prioritized fixes, technical hardening, policy updates.
- Document: Build/update SSP & POA&M with mapped evidence.
- Validate: Readiness check and assessor-style walkthrough.
- Monitor: Monthly/quarterly cadence to maintain compliance.
Deliverables & Outcomes
Everything you need to document compliance, raise your SPRS score, and pass assessor scrutiny—delivered in plain English with repeatable templates.
Executive Briefing & 30/60/90 Plan
C-suite summary of risks, required actions, owners, and budget. Time-boxed roadmap broken into 30/60/90-day milestones with measurable outcomes.
SSP & POA&M (Assessor-Ready)
Current-state System Security Plan plus detailed Plan of Action & Milestones including control status, remediation tasks, owners, dates, and evidence references.
SPRS Scoring & Improvement Map
Transparent SPRS calculation with control-by-control notes and a prioritized list of point-recovery actions to lift your score before assessment.
Configuration Baselines & Procedures
Hardening baselines (e.g., Windows/Endpoint/Cloud) and step-by-step procedures for patching, account lifecycle, logging, and backup/restore validation.
Evidence Repository Checklist
Centralized list of screenshots, reports, tickets, and configs mapped to each requirement—so you can hand assessors exactly what they ask for, fast.
Control Mapping (800-171 ↔ CMMC ↔ 800-53)
Traceability matrix that shows equivalencies and inheritance, reducing duplicate work across overlapping frameworks and enclaves.
DFARS 252.204-7012 & IR Readiness
Incident reporting workflow, roles, and timelines; tabletop runbook and contact tree; evidence retention and communications templates.
Continuous Monitoring Kit
Monthly vulnerability scans, remediation tracking, log review cadence, and quarterly maturity checkpoints with KPI dashboard snapshots.
What this means for you
- Shorter assessor reviews with fewer follow-ups
- Documented, repeatable security operations
- Higher SPRS score before submitting to SPRS
- Reduced DFARS and contract risk exposure
- Clear ownership and timelines for remediation
- Audit evidence at your fingertips
Typical Timelines
- Gap Assessment (SMB scope): 2–4 weeks
- SSP/POA&M Build-Out: 2–6 weeks
- Readiness Validation: 1–2 weeks
Fixed-fee packages available based on scope and evidence readiness.
Get Your NIST 800-171 Gap Assessment
Start with a fast baseline, then move to remediation with clear artifacts and evidence.
Request a ProposalFAQs
Do I need an SSP and POA&M?
Yes. They’re required artifacts demonstrating how you implement and plan to complete controls.
How does SPRS scoring work?
We review each requirement, assign points, and create a remediation plan to raise your score before assessment.
Is 800-171 the same as CMMC?
No. 800-171 defines requirements; CMMC adds maturity/process expectations and assessment.
Can you help with incident reporting under DFARS?
Yes—our team documents workflows and ensures the right contacts, timelines, and evidence retention.
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