CMMC
Win and keep DoD work—without turning your operation upside down.
If you want to win or maintain Department of Defense contracts, IT compliance is no longer optional—and CMMC is quickly becoming the gatekeeper for participation in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
Moonshot supports manufacturers and DoD contractors with a practical, end‑to‑end approach to CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 alignment—from early scoping and gap identification through remediation planning and long‑term sustainment. Our goal is simple: help you move toward CMMC readiness without disrupting production, over‑engineering your environment, or handing you a binder you can’t maintain.
CMMC Is Here — What Changed and Why It Matters Now
CMMC 2.0 is no longer a future concern.
The Department of Defense has finalized the rule integrating CMMC into DFARS (Title 48 CFR), with enforcement beginning November 10, 2025 and a three‑year phased rollout that will increasingly place CMMC requirements directly into DoD contracts.
CMMC is designed to ensure organizations that handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) implement adequate, verifiable cybersecurity practices. For Level 2, the framework aligns with NIST SP 800‑171, raising expectations around consistency, documentation, and operational maturity.
Bottom line: CMMC is becoming a contractual requirement, not a theoretical standard—and preparation now reduces cost, risk, and disruption later.
Who This Is For (and Why Manufacturing Is in the Crosshairs)
CMMC readiness matters if you are a:
- Manufacturer supporting defense or aerospace programs
- Prime contractor or subcontractor handling FCI and/or CUI
- Organization experiencing flow‑down requirements from a prime
- Supplier whose IT environment touches engineering data, ERP systems, or controlled documentation
Manufacturing environments are frequently targeted because the stakes are high:
- Production downtime impacts revenue immediately
- Intellectual property and design data are high‑value targets
- Supplier ecosystems expand risk beyond your own network
- Human‑targeted attacks (phishing, impersonation, invoice fraud) remain the most common entry point
CMMC brings these realities into scope—and expects controls that actually function in real operating environments.
CMMC Levels We Support
Moonshot supports CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 programs.
We are not a C3PAO, and we do not perform certification assessments. Instead, we focus on helping organizations prepare, align, and sustain their cybersecurity and compliance posture so they are better positioned when contractual requirements apply.
Supports organizations handling Federal Contract Information, with foundational cybersecurity practices and self‑assessment requirements during early rollout phases.
Applies to organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information, aligning with NIST SP 800‑171 and requiring stronger technical controls, documentation, and operational discipline.
Why Moonshot for CMMC
A full‑stack MSP/MSSP + Compliance partner—built for real‑world operations
Moonshot is a full‑stack MSP/MSSP with dedicated compliance services, allowing you to bring IT operations, security, and compliance execution under one roof—instead of coordinating multiple vendors or translating requirements between auditors and technicians.
What makes our approach different:
Single accountable partner - Managed IT, managed security, and compliance support delivered together—so controls are implemented, monitored, and maintained, not just documented.
Manufacturing & DiB reality - We understand production pressure, shop‑floor constraints, OT‑adjacent systems, and the need to protect ERP and engineering data without stopping the work.
Long‑term sustainment mindset - CMMC isn’t a one‑time project. We help build programs that hold up over time as systems, users, and contracts change.
Plain‑English guidance - “We’re fluent in compliance—let us translate.” We turn frameworks into clear, executable steps your team can actually follow.
Resources & Education
We break down lingo barriers with in-depth knowledge on framework definition, usage, and application.
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Moonshot FAQs
CMMC for Manufacturers & DoD Contractors
No. Moonshot is not a C3PAO. We support CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 readiness, alignment, and sustainment so your environment, controls, and documentation are stronger when contractual requirements apply.
Security and compliance are related but not the same. Compliance defines requirements and evidence expectations. Security operationalizes and sustains them. Many organizations have tools in place that are inconsistently implemented or poorly documented—CMMC exposes those gaps.
Our goal is to reduce disruption, not create it. Manufacturers can’t pause production to “do compliance,” so we focus on practical scope decisions, prioritized remediation, and controls that fit operational reality.
CMMC is being integrated directly into DoD contracting through DFARS (Title 48 CFR). As the rollout progresses, cybersecurity posture increasingly becomes a condition of doing business, not a differentiator.
Other Compliance Frameworks
CMMC
HIPPA
ISO 27001
SOC2
PCI DSS
Ready to Get Clarity?
If you’re unsure where you stand—or how CMMC will impact your contracts—start with a conversation.
