DoD assigns self-assessments and third-party assessments by level and by solicitation, and contractors need to align their approach to the rule, the DFARS clause, and the data in scope.
CMMC limits POA&Ms to Levels 2 and 3 and requires remediation and a recorded closeout assessment within 180 days of the Conditional CMMC Status Date.
The Joint Surveillance Program pairs DIBCAC with a C3PAO for a high‑rigor NIST SP 800‑171 assessment that can position a contractor for CMMC Level 2 once program conditions fit.
How SPRS scoring works under DFARS 7019/7020. The scoring methodology, common deductions, posting cadence, and what CMMC changes about it.
How to run a defensible POA&M under CMMC.
How to author a System Security Plan for NIST 800-171 that survives C3PAO review.