Independent Readiness Assessment & Consulting (via Teaming)

The contract enables a subcontractor to provide independent pre-assessment gap analyses, tailored remediation roadmaps, and compliance guidance to tenants pursuing CMMC Level 2 readiness. The focus is on supporting organizations in understanding and addressing cybersecurity requirements without interfering with or influencing the formal certification process, ensuring the consulting remains objective and non-affiliated with any third-party certification body. Services are designed to help tenants systematically close compliance gaps, align with NIST SP 800-171 controls, and build sustainable security practices aligned with CMMC Level 2 standards. Work is being procured under a subcontract through the University of Maryland - College Park, specifically through its Maryland office, with a NAICS code of 541611 indicating management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 3, 2026, and responses are due by July 9, 2026. The place of performance and specific point of contact details are not provided, but the work is expected to be delivered remotely or through virtual engagement consistent with consulting services. The effort emphasizes independence, expertise, and actionable outcomes to prepare tenants for audit readiness without guaranteeing or facilitating certification.