C3PAO Assessments
C3PAO Assessments
Seamless Assessments for CMMC Compliance
Efficient, Expert-Led Assessments for CMMC Compliance
Third-party assessments are a required final step to achieving CMMC compliance — but not all C3PAOs (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations) are made equal. The right C3PAO will deliver an efficient, cost-effective, and accurate assessment that minimizes business disruption and assessment time.
SP6 is an industry-leading C3PAO with 15+ years of experience evaluating companies against complex cybersecurity frameworks like NIST 800-171. With SP6, you can trust that your assessment is conducted as quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively as possible.
Do You Need a C3PAO Assessment?
If your organization is a contractor or subcontractor for the Department of Defense (DoD) and handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) as part of contract execution, the answer is most likely yes.
Any organization that handles CUI as part of a DoD contract must comply with CMMC security requirements. To achieve certification, organizations are required to undergo an independent third-party assessment, which is where a C3PAO comes in. A C3PAO conducts the formal assessment to verify that your organization meets the CMMC standards required to protect sensitive information.
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What to Expect in an SP6 C3PAO Assessment
SP6 is authorized to perform CMMC Level 2 Assessments. Our assessment approach and methodology is in alignment with NIST 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7020 requirements, and we follow the formal CMMC Certification Assessment Process (CAP). Our CCAs and CCPs provide a structured, transparent process designed to minimize disruption and keep you informed every step of the way.
Scoping and Readiness: We begin with a scoping call to define the boundaries of your assessment and validate your readiness to proceed. Shortly after the scoping call, we provide a detailed, executable statement of work outlining the scope, cost, and estimated timeline for the assessment. You’ll receive a clear lead time based on our current assessment schedule.
Contract and Scheduling: Upon execution of the contract, we confirm the schedule and provide a target start date for your assessment. We align our schedule with your availability to minimize operational impact.
The Assessment Process: Assessments typically take 6–8 weeks to complete, depending on the size of your organization, the volume of compliance documentation, and the number of individuals to be interviewed. We provide you with daily progress updates to keep you informed throughout the process.
Final Report and Certification: Upon completion of the assessment, we inform you of your final compliance status and provide a formal report within one week. If you meet the requirements, SP6 issues your certificate of compliance and reports it to the governing body for CMMC. If there are findings that result in allowable Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), you have 180 days to address them. SP6 includes the reassessment of POA&M items in the original assessment fee.
Why Choose SP6 for C3PAO Assessments?
Unparalleled Expertise
Our Certified CMMC Assessors and Professionals have 15+ years of experience helping companies comply with meticulous cybersecurity frameworks like NIST 800-171, CMMC, and DFARS. With hundreds of assessments under their belt, our assessors guarantee an accurate, efficient, and cost-effective assessment process.
Streamlined Certification
Many C3PAOs focus solely on accuracy — we focus on accuracy and efficiency. We understand that time is money, so we’ve built our process to minimize delays and reduce friction. From scoping to scheduling, our goal is to get you through the certification process as quickly and smoothly as possible without compromising quality.
Cost-Effectiveness
SP6 prioritizes cost-effectiveness. We help you avoid unnecessary expenses by tailoring the scope of the assessment to your actual compliance needs, ensuring that you only invest in what’s essential for certification.
Objective Evaluation
Unbiased, independent evaluation is central to the CMMC Code of Ethics. Our team is committed to conducting objective assessments that provide a clear, accurate picture of your compliance status.
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