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CMMC Compliance Services

End-to-end CMMC advisory, managed security operations through Cybertorch, and AI-powered compliance automation through NISTCompliance.ai — purpose-built for the Defense Industrial Base.
CMMC is now a binding DoD requirement

The CMMC Challenge for Defense Contractors

CMMC Phase 1 took effect November 10, 2025. Phase 2 — mandatory C3PAO certification — begins November 2026. With only ~80 authorized C3PAOs and 16,000+ organizations needing assessments, the bottleneck is real. Contractors that aren’t already preparing risk losing contract eligibility.

Quzara delivers the three things every DIB contractor needs to get and stay CMMC certified: strategic advisory services, outsourced security operations through FedRAMP High Authorized Cybertorch MDR (www.cybertorch.com), and AI-powered compliance package generation through NISTCompliance.ai (www.nistcompliance.ai). One partner. Complete CMMC coverage.

What Is CMMC?

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the Department of Defense’s framework for verifying that defense contractors have implemented adequate cybersecurity controls to protect sensitive government information. CMMC was codified through the final rule at 32 CFR Part 170 (effective December 2024) and the companion 48 CFR DFARS rule (effective November 2025), making CMMC a binding contractual requirement under DFARS 252.204-7021.

CMMC applies to every organization in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) that handles Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) — primes, subs, and their managed service providers. There are three levels: Level 1 (15 controls, self-assessment), Level 2 (110 NIST 800-171 controls, C3PAO assessment), and Level 3 (enhanced requirements from NIST 800-172, not yet fully defined). Most defense contractors need Level 2.

CMMC Timeline: Where We Stand in 2026

Phase 1 (Nov 2025 — ACTIVE NOW): Level 1 and Level 2 self-assessments required. C3PAO assessments at contracting officer discretion. DFARS 252.204-7021 is now appearing in solicitations.

Phase 2 (Nov 2026): Mandatory Level 2 C3PAO certification assessments required at award. This is the deadline most contractors are preparing for.

Phase 3 (Nov 2027): Level 2 certification required at option exercise. Level 3 DoD-led assessments introduced for high-value CUI contracts.

Phase 4 (Nov 2028): Full CMMC implementation across all covered DoD contracts.

As of February 2026, DFARS 252.204-7019 has been deleted and 7020 renumbered. All assessment obligations now flow through CMMC under DFARS 252.204-7021.

CMMC Advisory Services

Quzara has delivered NIST, FedRAMP, and CMMC advisory services since 2015. Our CMMC consultants provide gap assessments against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 requirements, SSP development and review, POA&M management, evidence collection strategy, C3PAO assessment preparation, and ongoing ISSO support. We work as an extension of your team through certification and beyond.

Deliverables: Gap analysis report, SPRS score estimate, prioritized remediation plan, SSP framework, POA&M initialization, evidence collection strategy, and C3PAO assessment readiness review.

Procurement advantage: SBA 8(a) certified and WOSB/EDWOSB, eligible for set-aside contracts through GSA MAS and HACS vehicles across all SIN categories.

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Three Pillars of Quzara CMMC Compliance

Quzara delivers complete CMMC coverage through three integrated capabilities.

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CMMC Advisory Services
Gap assessments against all 110 NIST 800-171 requirements, remediation roadmaps, SSP and POA&M development, C3PAO assessment preparation, evidence collection strategy, and ongoing compliance program management. From initial assessment through certification and beyond.
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Cybertorch Managed Security
FedRAMP High Authorized MDR with a 24/7 U.S.-citizen-only SOC on Azure Government. Inherit proven security controls, reduce your CMMC scope, and satisfy continuous monitoring requirements. Your MSP must be CMMC certified — Cybertorch exceeds that standard with FedRAMP High authorization. Learn more at www.cybertorch.com.
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NISTCompliance.ai
AI-powered compliance automation that generates audit-ready SSPs, POA&Ms, and evidence packages. Automated gap analysis, control mapping across NIST 800-171, real-time compliance dashboards, and Auditor Co-Pilot for C3PAO evidence review. Reduce 80% of manual compliance work. Learn more at www.nistcompliance.ai.
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Why Defense Contractors Choose Quzara for CMMC

FedRAMP High Authorized MDR and U.S.-Only SOC Quzara Cybertorch is FedRAMP High Authorized, operating on Azure Government at DoD IL-4. When your security operations provider holds the highest federal authorization, your CMMC compliance inherits proven, audited controls — reducing your scope, your risk, and your cost. Every analyst is a U.S. citizen. No offshore. No exceptions. Learn more at www.cybertorch.com.
AI-Powered Compliance Automation NISTCompliance.ai automates gap analysis, SSP generation, POA&M tracking, and evidence management. Purpose-built LLMs trained on FISMA, FedRAMP, and CMMC frameworks deliver accurate compliance guidance. The Auditor Co-Pilot lets assessors interact with your evidence repository in real time. Learn more at www.nistcompliance.ai.
GSA HACS, 8(a), and Microsoft-Native Security Quzara holds GSA MAS with HACS SINs in every category including IHEM. SBA 8(a) and WOSB/EDWOSB certifications enable set-aside and sole-source contracts. Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) participant with deep Sentinel, Defender XDR, and GCC High expertise.
Proven Track Record Since 2015 Since 2015, Quzara has delivered compliance advisory and managed security to federal agencies and defense contractors. Recognized on the MSSP Alert Top 250, selected for FedRAMP JAB Prioritization, and trusted by organizations from DIB small business to large enterprise. We helped accelerate FedRAMP authorizations for CrowdStrike, Privoro, Ceribell, and others.