Problem briefCMMC readiness

What does it take to keep CMMC readiness current?

Review the applicable CMMC requirement, assign the work, connect the evidence, and keep the record current for the next contract or assessment.

Review CMMC requirements Read the decision guides

Requirement to review

Track the CMMC requirement from system scope through review.

Requirement view
  1. 01 Requirement Applicable
  2. 02 System scope Defined
  3. 03 Work Assigned
  4. 04 Evidence Reviewable
  5. 05 Review Current
When system scope or assigned work changes, review the affected evidence and CMMC status. Deep Fathom requirement record

01Source requirement

Review the governing requirement.

These pages explain the source requirement and its practical implications. A contracting officer defines solicitation requirements. Assessors, customers, and counsel make their own determinations.

  1. 01

    CMMC requirements are contract-specific. The contract, task order, delivery order, or subcontract establishes the applicable level and scope. A generic checklist cannot establish either.

    DFARS 252.204-7021 official source

  2. 02

    DFARS 252.204-7021 requires a contractor, where the clause applies, to maintain the required current CMMC status and complete a current annual affirmation for covered systems used in performance.

    DFARS 252.204-7021 official source

  3. 03

    Maintain a record of requirements, accountable owners, implementation work, evidence, and changes that affect a CMMC representation.

    32 CFR part 170 CMMC Program final rule official sourceNIST SP 800-171A official source

BoundaryResponsibility

Prepare the record for review.

Deep Fathom organizes the requirement, work, and evidence record. The contracting office establishes solicitation and contract requirements. A C3PAO determines assessment results. Counsel and customers make their own legal and qualification decisions.

02Decision guides

Answer the buyer question before the decision.

Short, source-backed answers for teams reviewing a requirement, making a representation, or committing time to a pursuit.

01 When is CMMC required for a defense contract?Review the applicable CMMC clause and the contract or subcontract requirement it supports. 02 What is required for CMMC Level 2?Start with the level stated in the requirement, then scope the systems and evidence that support performance.

03Platform workflow

Assign the work. Keep evidence with the requirement.

Deep Fathom records requirements, accountable owners, work, evidence, and decisions so the team can prepare for the next review.

  • Record applicable requirements as assigned work with accountable owners.
  • Keep evidence connected to the controls and claims it supports.
  • Review changes before the next assessment, affirmation, or contract deadline.

Review CMMC requirements

Review the CMMC requirement before the next deadline.

Tell our team about the solicitation, contract, customer request, or assessment date. We will show which Deep Fathom workflow can organize the requirement, assigned work, and evidence.

  • The contract requirement and decision date
  • The system scope, work, or evidence that needs review
  • The decision the team needs to support

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05Related reading

Related resources

CMMC assessment timelinePlan the stages and decisions before an assessment date creates avoidable rework. CUI boundary scopingStart with what systems and information are actually in scope. Prepare for a CMMC assessmentA practical readiness sequence for the evidence and conversations ahead.

SourcesReviewed

Read the governing material.