NIST & CMMC Compliance: New Requirements for All Federal Contractors
Jul 22, 2025If you’ve come across terms like CMMC or NIST 800-171 in solicitations and felt unsure - you're not alone. To remain eligible for Federal Government Contracts, Contractors must meet current cybersecurity and supplier risk assessment standards.
Federal agencies are raising the bar on cybersecurity and performance standards. Many small business Contractors are being quietly disqualified from opportunities simply because they don’t understand what these requirements mean or how to meet them.
Understanding CMMC requirements is no longer optional - it's essential if you want to stay competitive in today’s Government Contracting environment.
Here's what every vendor should know:
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What CMMC is and how it impact your ability to win contracts
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What NIST 800-171 compliance means for your business
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How to protect your eligibility and credibility as a Federal Contractor
If you're unsure about any of this, there’s a solution. Coach & Mentor Michelle Brown has developed CMMC Level 1 Program to help you maintain your status as a Federal Contractor, while you continue to win government contract awards. The training is step by step and can be completed in 24 hours. The course is designed to walk you through CMMC Level 1 step by step, while also providing you a foundation for understanding CMMC mandated by the DOD. The CMMC Program officially launched on Wednesday, July 30th. Click Here to Pre-Order – the training will be available for purchase later today.
📩 We’ll notify the DLA Community as soon as the program opens.
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