CMMC Compliance Services for Las Vegas & Nevada

Las Vegas Defense Contractors: CMMC 2.0 Is Here

The Department of Defense is rolling out CMMC 2.0 requirements in new contracts right now. If your Las Vegas business works with the DoD — as a prime contractor or anywhere in the supply chain — you need to be CMMC certified or risk losing contracts worth millions.

Nevada is home to some of the nation's most critical military installations: Nellis Air Force Base, Creech Air Force Base, the Nevada Test and Training Range, and the Nevada National Security Site. Hundreds of Las Vegas businesses support these installations, from IT services and engineering firms to construction companies and logistics providers. All of them will need CMMC certification to continue working with the DoD.

What Is CMMC 2.0?

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the DoD's framework for ensuring that defense contractors protect sensitive government information. CMMC 2.0 streamlined the original five-level model into three levels:

• Level 1 — Foundational: 17 basic cyber hygiene practices from FAR 52.204-21. Required for businesses handling Federal Contract Information (FCI). Self-assessment allowed.
• Level 2 — Advanced: All 110 security controls from NIST SP 800-171. Required for businesses handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Most businesses need a third-party C3PAO assessment.
• Level 3 — Expert: NIST SP 800-172 enhanced controls for the most sensitive DoD programs. Government-led assessment required.

Most Las Vegas defense contractors and subcontractors need Level 2 certification, which requires implementing all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls and passing a third-party assessment.

The Cost of Waiting

The CMMC phased rollout means new contracts are already requiring certification. Once a Request for Proposal (RFP) includes CMMC requirements, it's too late to start — the preparation process takes months. Businesses that start now will be positioned to win contracts that competitors can't bid on.

Beyond contract eligibility, CMMC compliance protects your business from data breaches, ransomware, and the legal liability that comes with mishandling government information. It's not just a checkbox — it's a competitive advantage.

Our CMMC Compliance Services

702MSP provides end-to-end CMMC preparation for Las Vegas and Nevada businesses:

• Gap Assessment: We evaluate your current security posture against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls and identify exactly what needs to change
• System Security Plan (SSP): We create the comprehensive documentation that describes your security environment, policies, and control implementations
• Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M): For controls not yet fully implemented, we create a prioritized remediation roadmap with realistic timelines
• Technical Controls Implementation: We configure and deploy the security controls — access controls, encryption, audit logging, multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection, network segmentation, and more
• Policy & Procedure Development: We write the security policies, incident response plans, and standard operating procedures required for compliance
• Employee Security Training: We train your team on security practices, acceptable use, and their role in maintaining compliance
• C3PAO Assessment Preparation: We prepare your evidence package and coordinate with your Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization to ensure you pass the first time
• Ongoing Compliance Monitoring: After certification, we provide continuous monitoring and annual reviews to maintain your compliance posture

NIST SP 800-171: The Foundation of CMMC Level 2

CMMC Level 2 is built on the 110 security controls in NIST Special Publication 800-171. These controls span 14 families:

• Access Control (22 controls)
• Awareness and Training (3 controls)
• Audit and Accountability (9 controls)
• Configuration Management (9 controls)
• Identification and Authentication (11 controls)
• Incident Response (3 controls)
• Maintenance (6 controls)
• Media Protection (9 controls)
• Personnel Security (2 controls)
• Physical Protection (6 controls)
• Risk Assessment (3 controls)
• Security Assessment (4 controls)
• System and Communications Protection (16 controls)
• System and Information Integrity (7 controls)

702MSP has hands-on experience implementing every one of these control families. We don't just hand you a checklist — we build the technical infrastructure, configure the tools, and create the documentation that satisfies assessors.