Stop Losing DoD Contracts.
Get CMMC Compliant Faster.
Defense contractors handling CUI face a compliance gauntlet: 110 NIST 800-171 controls, a DFARS-mandated SSP, SPRS score reporting, and now mandatory CMMC certification. GovDataHosting eliminates the infrastructure compliance burden so your team focuses on winning contracts — not configuring cloud security.
Compliance Infrastructure, Pre-Built for the DIB
Most defense contractors spend 6–12 months trying to make generic cloud environments comply with NIST 800-171. We eliminate that problem with a purpose-built, pre-authorized platform where the heavy lifting is already done.
Control Inheritance at Scale
Inherit 325+ pre-documented NIST 800-53 / NIST 800-171 controls from our FedRAMP High authorized environment. Dramatically reduce your assessment scope from day one.
Assessment-Ready in Under 90 Days
Our structured onboarding and pre-built SSP templates mean you can enter the C3PAO assessment queue in under 90 days — not 12 months. Beat the CMMC backlog before Phase 2 hits.
SSP + POA&M Documentation Included
We provide CUI-scoped System Security Plans, Plan of Action & Milestones templates, and continuous monitoring artifacts — the documentation evidence that assessors actually audit.
Infrastructure Compliance Guarantee
We guarantee our infrastructure and platform services will meet all government security assessment requirements. You only need to ensure your application layer satisfies its requisite controls.
Why Defense Contractors Can't Afford to Wait
CMMC is now a contract eligibility condition — not a future obligation. The consequences of non-compliance are immediate and severe.
How GovDataHosting Changes the Equation
Instead of building compliance from scratch — buying, configuring, and documenting a cloud environment that meets NIST 800-171 — you deploy on infrastructure that is already compliant, already documented, and already assessed. Our FedRAMP High P-ATO covers hundreds of controls that your C3PAO assessor can inherit directly, compressing your preparation timeline from months to weeks.
The result: you enter the C3PAO queue faster, with a significantly smaller assessment scope, and achieve a passing SPRS score with evidence that holds up under DoD scrutiny.
Which CMMC Level Applies to Your Contracts?
CMMC compliance is tied to the sensitivity of information your systems process, store, or transmit. Understanding your level determines your assessment path — and how GovDataHosting can most efficiently accelerate it.
Federal Contract Information
Applies to contractors that process, store, or transmit Federal Contract Information (FCI). Basic cybersecurity hygiene practices verified through annual self-assessment posted to SPRS.
- 17 foundational cybersecurity practices
- Annual self-assessment and SPRS submission
- Senior official annual affirmation required
- GDH infrastructure covers access, media, and physical controls
Controlled Unclassified Information
Applies to contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Fully mapped to NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2. Third-party C3PAO assessment required for most contracts by November 2026.
- Full alignment with all 110 NIST 800-171 Rev 2 controls
- C3PAO third-party certification every 3 years
- Annual continuous compliance affirmation
- GDH pre-inherits majority of NIST 800-171 controls
- POA&M support for conditional compliance path
- DFARS 252.204-7012 & 7021 clause compliance
Critical National Security Programs
Required for the most sensitive programs involving advanced persistent threat (APT) risks. Incorporates 24 additional controls from NIST SP 800-172 on top of a valid Level 2 certification.
- 110 NIST 800-171 + 24 NIST 800-172 enhanced controls
- DIBCAC government-led assessment every 3 years
- Valid Level 2 certification is a prerequisite
- GDH FedRAMP High infrastructure exceeds L2 baseline
- Advanced threat monitoring and SIEM included
We Own the Infrastructure Controls.
You Own the Application.
GovDataHosting guarantees that all infrastructure and platform services will meet government security assessment requirements — assessed, documented, and continuously monitored.
CMMC compliance is a shared responsibility model. We take full ownership of the hard part: the underlying cloud environment. Our FedRAMP High P-ATO covers the infrastructure, network, virtualization, physical security, access management, and security operations layers. Your obligation is scoped to your application — ensuring your software implements its specific security controls correctly.
This shared model transforms a 110-control assessment into a focused, application-layer exercise. No more arguing with your cloud provider about STIG configurations or trying to prove encryption-at-rest across a generic environment. Our evidence package travels with you into your C3PAO assessment.
Download Compliance Scope DocumentHow GovDataHosting Accelerates Every Stage
From initial SPRS scoring through ongoing continuous monitoring, our bundled platform maps directly to the DFARS / CMMC compliance lifecycle — eliminating the multi-vendor complexity that slows most contractors down.
CUI Scoping & Enclave Design
Define your CUI boundary and architect a compliant enclave that minimizes CMMC assessment scope from day one.
SSP & NIST 800-171 Gap Analysis
We provide a pre-populated System Security Plan covering all inherited infrastructure controls, with a targeted gap list for your application layer only.
Remediation & POA&M
Address remaining application-layer gaps with our ISSO support team. Document open items in POA&M format with SPRS-ready scoring evidence.
C3PAO Assessment & SPRS Submission
Enter the assessment queue with a complete evidence package. We coordinate with your C3PAO and provide real-time technical response during the assessment.
Continuous Compliance & Annual Affirmation
CMMC requires annual affirmation and triennial re-certification. Our ConMon service maintains your compliance posture and prepares evidence for renewal automatically.
DIY vs. GovDataHosting: The CMMC L2 Race
The clock is already running. Phase 2 C3PAO assessments become mandatory in November 2026. See how the timelines compare.
DIY / Generic Cloud
GovDataHosting Platform
Everything a Defense Contractor Needs in One Contract
Stop paying 4–6 vendors to cobble together a compliant environment. Our bundled platform delivers IaaS, SECaaS, and compliance documentation in a single contract available through GSA MAS and NASA SEWP V.
CMMC Compliance Bundle
Our flagship offering for defense contractors targeting CMMC Level 2 certification. Includes infrastructure, documentation, ISSO support, and C3PAO preparation services.
- FedRAMP High cloud infrastructure (AWS GovCloud)
- Pre-built SSP covering 325+ inherited controls
- ISSO as-a-service for application layer guidance
- SPRS score calculation and submission support
- C3PAO coordination and assessment preparation
Managed Infrastructure (IaaS)
AWS GovCloud compute, storage, networking, and managed database services with all DISA STIG configurations pre-applied and maintained.
- DISA STIG-hardened VMs and containers
- FIPS 140-2 validated encryption everywhere
- CUI-isolated network enclaves
- High-availability architecture with 99.9% SLA
Security Operations (SECaaS)
24/7 US-citizen security operations center, SIEM, continuous monitoring, and incident response — all required by DFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC.
- 24/7 SOC with US citizen analysts only
- SIEM and log management (NIST 800-171 AU controls)
- Vulnerability scanning and patch management
- Cyber incident reporting per DFARS 252.204-7012
Compliance Documentation
Professional-grade compliance artifacts that hold up under C3PAO and DIBCAC scrutiny — not boilerplate templates, but evidence-backed documentation packages.
- System Security Plan (SSP) with control evidence
- Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M)
- Incident Response Plan and procedures
- Configuration baselines and STIG evidence reports
ISSO as-a-Service
On-demand Information System Security Officer support for defense contractors that don't have dedicated compliance staff — or who need expert backup for their existing team.
- Dedicated ISSO assignment for your program
- Control gap analysis and remediation guidance
- SPRS scoring and CMMC affirmation support
- C3PAO assessment technical coordination
Continuous Monitoring (ConMon)
CMMC is not a one-time event. Maintain annual affirmation requirements and be ready for triennial re-certification with automated continuous monitoring and reporting.
- Automated control health dashboards
- Monthly and annual compliance reporting
- Drift detection and remediation alerts
- Re-certification preparation and scheduling
Defense Contractor CMMC Questions, Answered
Is CMMC actually being enforced today, or can we still wait?
CMMC Phase 1 went live November 10, 2025. DFARS clauses 252.204-7025 and 252.204-7021 now appear in new DoD solicitations and contracts. While Phase 2 (mandatory C3PAO third-party assessments) begins November 2026, prime contractors are already flowing down requirements to subcontractors — and there are fewer than 85 authorized C3PAOs for 80,000+ organizations. Waiting means losing your place in the assessment queue and potentially losing contract eligibility.
How does deploying on GovDataHosting actually reduce our CMMC assessment scope?
Our FedRAMP High P-ATO documents over 325 NIST 800-53 controls, the majority of which directly map to NIST 800-171 control families. Because our infrastructure controls are already assessed and documented, your C3PAO assessor can inherit that evidence rather than re-testing it. Your assessment scope is reduced to application-layer controls — access control within your app, CUI data handling, and application-specific audit logging — instead of the full 110-control NIST 800-171 baseline.
What does your infrastructure compliance guarantee actually cover?
GovDataHosting guarantees in writing that all infrastructure and platform services will satisfy government security assessment requirements. This covers the physical data center, hypervisor, networking, operating system hardening (DISA STIGs), encryption (FIPS 140-2), security monitoring, and incident response infrastructure. If an assessor identifies a deficiency in any infrastructure-layer control, we remediate it at our cost. You are responsible only for ensuring that your application layer implements its specific controls correctly.
We already use commercial AWS or Azure. Do we need to migrate?
Commercial AWS or Azure are not eligible environments for handling CUI under DFARS 252.204-7012 — only government-designated regions (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government) with appropriate authorization meet the requirement. If you're using commercial regions, you are already out of compliance. GovDataHosting runs natively on AWS GovCloud with a FedRAMP High P-ATO, giving you the pre-authorized environment that CMMC and DFARS require. Migration services are included in our onboarding to minimize disruption.
How does DFARS 252.204-7012 relate to CMMC?
DFARS 252.204-7012 has required NIST 800-171 compliance and cyber incident reporting since 2016 — it is the contractual foundation. CMMC 2.0 is the verification mechanism that proves contractors are actually implementing those NIST 800-171 controls rather than self-certifying. The new DFARS 252.204-7021 clause adds the CMMC certification status requirement on top of 7012. GovDataHosting addresses both: our platform satisfies the DFARS 7012 secure environment requirement, and our CMMC compliance bundle prepares you for 7021 certification.
What contract vehicles can we use to procure GovDataHosting services?
GovDataHosting services are available through GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and NASA SEWP V — the two most common vehicle paths for defense contractors procuring IT services. These vehicles streamline acquisition, eliminate the need for a sole-source justification, and allow faster time-to-contract than a full open competition. Our team can help identify the best procurement path for your program office's requirements and acquisition timeline.
Ready to Get CMMC Compliant Faster?
Don't wait for Phase 2 to force your hand. Schedule a CMMC readiness consultation with our defense contractor specialists and get an honest assessment of where you stand — and how quickly we can close the gap.