Level 1 covers the 17 basic cyber hygiene practices required of any DoD contractor handling Federal Contract Information (FCI). It is the minimum bar to remain eligible for DoD contracts, and it requires an annual self-assessment submitted to SPRS.
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Federal Contract Information (FCI) is information provided by or generated for the government under a contract. If your work involves any government-furnished data, specifications, or deliverables, you likely handle FCI.
No. Level 1 is self-assessed. You do not need a C3PAO. However, your score must be submitted to SPRS and affirmed annually by a senior company official.
DoD contracts increasingly require CMMC compliance as a condition of award. Without a valid SPRS score and affirmation, you may be disqualified from new DoD contract awards.
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