Massachusetts manufacturers working within Department of Defense supply chains must comply with CMMC Level 1 (17 controls) or Level 2 (110 controls aligned with NIST 800-171). Preparation costs for a 20–100 employee manufacturer typically range from $30,000 to $100,000+, depending on existing security maturity. Remediation timelines average 4–9 months.
Who Actually Needs CMMC?
You likely require CMMC if:
- You handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- Your contract includes DFARS clauses
- You are part of a DoD supply chain
What Does CMMC Cost?
Typical breakdown:
- Gap assessment: $5,000–$15,000
- Security upgrades: $20–$50 per user/month
- Documentation & remediation: $10,000–$40,000
- Third-party audit: $20,000–$60,000
Common Compliance Mistakes
- No documentation
- Weak access controls
- Lack of network segmentation
- Waiting until contract renewal
Real Example
A 55-employee defense supplier completed remediation in 7 months and secured a multi-year contract renewal valued at over $2 million.
Start Your CMMC Preparation
Schedule a CMMC gap assessment to understand your current compliance posture and receive a detailed remediation roadmap.
