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CMMC Level 2 Assessment & Certification
Get CMMC Certified. Protect Your Contracts.
Get CMMC Level 2 certified before C3PAO slots fill. Fortreum is Cyber-AB authorized with senior assessors and streamlined timelines.
The Cost of Waiting
C3PAO Slots Are Filling. Contractors Who Wait Get Cut Out.
~80 C3PAOs. 80,000 contractors. Assessment slots fill fast. Start early or risk missing your window when contract deadlines hit.
- Miss the certification window, lose the contract
- Non-compliant subs are already being cut from prime supply chains
- Every month you wait narrows your access to available C3PAOs
- Pick the wrong assessor and your chances of repeating the entire process go up
Mission Alignment
Self-Attestation For Those With CUI Is Over. Your Next Contract Requires Proof.
If your contract handles CUI, self-attestation is no longer enough. You need C3PAO certification, annual affirmations, and POA&M closure within 180 days. Fortreum builds the strategy that holds up through all of it.
How It Works
From Gap Assessment to Certified. No Surprises.
CMMC Readiness Assessment
We map your posture against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 controls, identify gaps by severity, and deliver a prioritized remediation plan. You know where you stand before formal assessment begins.
Gap Remediation
Support
We guide your team through documentation, SSP development, and control implementation on a timeline that protects your certification schedule.
C3PAO Level 2 Certification Assessment
Fortreum conducts your official assessment, completes POA&M documentation, and submits results to eMASS. Senior assessors on every engagement.
Continuous Compliance
Support
We support your annual affirmation process so your certification stays current and year-three reassessment starts from a position of strength.
Technical Foundation
How We Conduct a CMMC Level 2 Assessment
The Assessment Standard
We evaluate all 110 NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 controls across your full CUI environment per the CMMC Assessment Guide Level 2. Every control. No exceptions.
Structural Independence
Fortreum does not sell implementation tools, GRC software, or remediation services. No conflicts of interest between our advisory and assessment roles. Cyber-AB authorized and independently verified.
Technology Enabled Efficiency
AI-driven automation collects evidence and identifies gaps faster. Your team spends effort on control development and risk mitigation
Built for the Full Three-Year Cycle
Annual affirmation support and POA&M tracking are built into every engagement. Year-three reassessment planning starts at kickoff, not when your certification is about to expire.
The Assessment Standard
We evaluate all 110 NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 controls across your full CUI environment per the CMMC Assessment Guide Level 2. Every control. No exceptions.
Structural Independence
Fortreum does not sell implementation tools, GRC software, or remediation services. No conflicts of interest between our advisory and assessment roles. Cyber-AB authorized and independently verified.
Technology Enabled Efficiency
AI-driven automation collects evidence and identifies gaps faster. Your team spends effort on control development and risk mitigation
Built for the Full Three-Year Cycle
Annual affirmation support and POA&M tracking are built into every engagement. Year-three reassessment planning starts at kickoff, not when your certification is about to expire.
CMMC Services
Everything You Need to Get Certified and Stay Eligible.
Assessment Readiness Review
Identify gaps before a formal C3PAO assessment to reduce the risk of failing a formal assessment, avoid costly rework, and
avoid risk of penalties and exposure tied to the False Claims Act.
Authorized C3PAO Assessment
Satisfy DoD’s mandatory third-party requirement so your Level 2 status is recorded in eMASS and defensible in any solicitation.
NIST SP 800-171 Gap Analysis
Pinpoint exactly which of the 110 controls are deficient so remediation is targeted, not a full-scope rebuild.
POA&M Development and Management
Track unmet controls within the 180-day closure window so your conditional certification never lapses.
Annual Affirmation Support
Keep your SPRS record current between assessment cycles so your contract eligibility is never in question.
Continuous Authorization via XRAMP
Manage CMMC alongside every other framework obligation so year-three reassessment doesn’t restart from zero.
Defense Compliance Frameworks
The Full Defense Compliance Stack. Assessed by People Who Know It Cold.
CMMC Level 1 · CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) · NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 · DFARS 252.204-7021 · FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency · DoD Cloud
Compliance Automation Leaders Across Public Sector Frameworks
Our AI-native cyber compliance automation platform owns the patent on AI-driven mapping across regulatory standards. Our approach is designed to reduce manual mapping work while improving audit traceability through structured, control-level mappings that clearly show how each requirement is supported.
Assessors Who Have Worked These Intersections Before.
CMMC, FedRAMP, and DFARS requirements overlap in ways that catch unprepared contractors. Fortreum’s assessors have navigated every intersection. You will not be their learning curve.
Trusted by the Defense Industrial Base
Defense Contractors Choose Fortreum Because Certification Has to Be Right the First Time.
AI-Enabled Efficiency
AI-driven automation surfaces gaps faster and cuts duplicate work — freeing up your internal security team for higher-value tasks. Consolidate CMMC with FedRAMP, SOC 2, and ISO to stretch your compliance budget.
Proven & Trusted
Top global software providers, high-tech leaders, and defense contractors trust Fortreum. Accredited across FedRAMP, GovRAMP, CMMC L2/L3, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and DoD IL. Avoid costly rework with a team that knows requirements, controls, and speaks your language.
Perfect score on Palantir’s CMMC Level 2 assessment
110/110
Fortreum assessed Palantir in September 2025. Every required practice implemented. Zero findings.
FAQs
Before You Choose a C3PAO, Get These Questions Answered.
When does CMMC Level 2 C3PAO certification become mandatory?
CMMC Level 2 C3PAO certification becomes mandatory in Phase 2, beginning November 10, 2026. Phase 1 is active now and CMMC requirements are already appearing in solicitations. Don’t wait for your next RFP to find out where you stand.
How long does CMMC Level 2 certification take?
CMMC Level 2 certification typically takes 6-12 months from initial gap assessment to final certification, depending on your organization’s current security posture and control maturity. Organizations with mature NIST SP 800-171 controls can achieve certification in under 6 months with targeted advisory support. Organizations starting from scratch typically require 9-12 months for control implementation and documentation. Assessment capacity is tightening industry-wide as demand increases, so early gap assessment and advisory support help defense contractors accelerate their certification timeline and maintain flexibility to meet contract deadlines.
What happens if we have gaps we can’t close before the C3PAO assessment?
CMMC Level 2 allows POA&Ms for specific controls under strict conditions, but you have exactly 180 days from your final findings briefing to close them. Miss that window and your conditional certification is revoked. Fortreum identifies these gaps before assessment, not during it.
Do our subcontractors need CMMC certification too?
Yes. If CUI flows to subcontractors on a contract with a C3PAO requirement, those subcontractors need the same level of CMMC certification. Prime contractors are already disqualifying non-compliant subs.
Government Contracting Details
Core Competencies and Corporate Data
Field | Details |
|---|---|
Company Name | Fortreum |
Headquarters | Lansdowne, VA |
Founded | 2020 |
CMMC Authorization | C3PAO — Cyber-AB Authorized |
NAICS Code(s) | 541519 |
ISO Accreditations | ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701 — ANAB issued |
CAGE Code | 8P3J& |
UEI | ZRZLZA93V1K3 |
Socio-Economic Certifications | Small Business |
Contract Vehicles | – |
Core Competencies
- CMMC Level 1 & Level 2 C3PAO Certification Assessment
- NIST SP 800-171 & 800-53 Gap Analysis, Remediation Advisory & SSP Development
- FedRAMP 3PAO Assessment (Top 5 Assessor)
- Penetration Testing, Red Teaming & Offensive Security
- Continuous Authorization & Multi-Framework Compliance (XRAMP)
INSIGHTS & RESOURCES
Research, Guidance, and Tools for Your Compliance Journey