NIST 800-171 Readiness

NIST Special Publication 800-171 defines 110 security requirements across 14 control families for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems. Compliance has been mandatory for DoD contracts since 2017 via DFARS 252.204-7012. CMMC 2.0 (effective December 2024) now requires third-party assessment for most contracts involving CUI. CUI includes technical data, export-controlled information (ITAR/EAR), defense specifications, contract performance data, PII of government employees, law enforcement sensitive information, critical infrastructure data, and R&D data. Smaller contractors (under 100 employees, single site) can achieve compliance in 1-3 months. Larger organizations with multiple sites and complex IT need 3-6 months. We develop your System Security Plan (SSP) from your actual environment - not from templates. We document your SPRS score (maximum 110, minimum -203), create your POA&M with specific remediation steps, interim mitigations, responsible parties, and completion dates. Critical: Your SPRS score is visible to all DoD contracting officers. False Claims Act violations apply for inflated scores. An outdated SSP creates additional legal exposure. We ensure your documentation accurately reflects your implementation status.