Trusted by Top 5 Defense Contractors

Most of the DIB isn't ready. We fix that.

Stehrling gets defense contractors CMMC certified, Level 1 and Level 2. Whether you have a technology stack in place or you're starting from scratch, we build the compliance program that gets you through a certified third-party assessment. On the first attempt.

100%
First-Attempt Pass Rate
15+
Years Experience
Top 5
Defense Contractors Trust Us
CCAs & CCPs
On Staff
The Reality

CMMC is harder than you think. That's the point.

Most organizations underestimate what certification actually requires. Especially the half that technology alone can't solve.

CUI Scoping Is Harder Than You Think

Most organizations can't accurately identify where CUI lives, how it flows, or who touches it. Get this wrong and your entire assessment scope is off.

110 Controls, Zero Shortcuts

CMMC Level 2 requires full implementation of all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls. Partial implementation won't pass a certified third-party (C3PAO) assessment.

Compliance Is an Organizational Discipline

Assessors don't just review your tools. They review your policies, your procedures, and whether your organization actually follows them. That's not an IT problem. It's a people and process problem.

Our Proven Process

From where you are today to certified.

One program. Five phases. We meet weekly until it's done, and stay after.

1

Assess

Gap analysis against all 110 controls. Understand exactly where you stand.

2

Scope

Map CUI flows, define boundaries, and right-size your assessment scope.

3

Implement

Policies, procedures, training, and technical controls. Built for your organization, validated weekly.

4

Validate

Full mock assessment by our Certified CMMC Assessors (CCAs). No surprises on the day that counts.

5

Maintain

Quarterly SSP reviews, POA&M management, regulatory monitoring, and reassessment readiness.

The Difference

CMMC has two halves. Most organizations are missing one or both.

Certification requires technical controls (your tools and infrastructure) and organizational controls (your policies, procedures, training, and how your people operate). Some organizations have a technology stack in place. Some are starting from scratch. Either way, the C3PAO is assessing both halves, and technology alone has never passed an assessment.

❌  What Most Organizations Have

Regardless of where they're starting

Some or no technical controls in place
No System Security Plan, policies, or documented procedures
No CUI scoping or defined assessment boundary
No training program, incident response plan, or insider threat program
No idea what a C3PAO assessment actually looks like

✓  With Stehrling

A complete compliance program, wherever you're starting from

All 110 controls addressed, technical and organizational
Technology partners brought in when needed. We orchestrate the right solution for your environment.
Policies, procedures, and documentation tailored to your organization
CCAs, Certified CMMC Professionals (CCPs), and engineers who know your environment
Mock assessment before your C3PAO date, no surprises

We hold the toolbox. We're not in it.

100% first-attempt pass rate. Every client. Every assessment.

Client Results

Every client. First attempt. Certified.

We have a 100% first-attempt pass rate across every engagement. Here's what that looks like.

$2.4B+ in DoD programs unlocked
CMMC Level 2 certified on the first attempt. 6,500+ employees trained on CUI handling. Scalable framework deployed across 40+ divisions.
Fortune 250 Aerospace Manufacturer
$20B revenue, 58,000 employees
First-attempt CMMC L2 certification
Built a unified compliance program across a multi-cloud environment spanning Azure, AWS, and on-premise systems. Zero-trust alignment achieved campus-wide.
Major SEC Research University
$900M+ annual research activity
100+ sites assessed and roadmapped
Enterprise-wide gap assessment across three mission domains. Prioritized remediation plan delivered to senior leadership with full visibility into compliance risks.
Global Defense & Services Provider
10,000+ employees, 3 countries
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An independent firm focused exclusively on CMMC compliance for defense contractors and the DIB.

Fredericksburg, VA