CMMC compliance for the 73% of DIB priced out of enterprise GRC.
CMMC 2.0 Phase 2 enforcement begins November 10, 2026. 80,000 DIB sub-contractors are required to certify. 99.5% are not. FileFlo for Defense is the only CMMC compliance platform built for the 73% of DIB sub-contractors that enterprise GRC platforms price out.
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CMMC 2.0 at a glance
- Level 1 Foundational: FCI handlers, 17 practices, annual self-assessment, 1-year validity
- Level 2 Advanced: CUI handlers, 110 NIST 800-171 r2 controls, C3PAO or self-assessment, 3-year validity
- Level 3 Expert: Highest-priority CUI, 110 + NIST 800-172 enhanced, DIBCAC government assessment, 3-year validity
The numbers: 80,000 DIB sub-contractors required to certify. 99.5% are not yet certified. $138K/year is the going rate for a CMMC consultant. $30K/year is the entry price for enterprise GRC platforms. FileFlo for Defense is built for the 73% of DIB that those platforms price out: $499 to $1,999 per month.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does CMMC enforcement actually begin?
CMMC 2.0 Phase 2 enforcement begins November 10, 2026. After that date, contracts containing the CMMC clause require certification at award. Don't wait for the deadline. C3PAO capacity is finite and 80,000 DIB sub-contractors are queueing up.
Do I need Level 1 or Level 2?
Level 1 if you handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) only: 17 practices, self-assessment. Level 2 if you handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): 110 NIST 800-171 controls, often C3PAO-assessed. Most DIB sub-contractors handling defense technical data need Level 2.
How much does CMMC compliance cost?
Without FileFlo: $138K/year for a CMMC consultant or $30K/year for an enterprise GRC tool. With FileFlo for Defense: $499-$1,999/month depending on tier. Plus the C3PAO assessment itself ($50K-$250K, paid to the C3PAO).
What is a POA&M?
Plan of Action & Milestones: a formal document listing controls you have not yet fully implemented, with planned remediation actions, target dates, and responsible parties. Required at CMMC Level 2 + 3. FileFlo generates yours in 90 minutes.
What's the difference between FCI and CUI?
Federal Contract Information (FCI) is non-public contract performance information, provided by or generated for the Government under contract. Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is information requiring safeguarding per the NARA CUI Registry (defense technical data, controlled procurement information, privacy data, etc.). The data type drives the CMMC level: FCI handlers need Level 1, CUI handlers need Level 2 or 3.
How long does a typical CMMC Level 2 certification take?
6-18 months from initial gap assessment to certification for a typical SMB DIB sub-contractor. Path: gap assessment (2-4 weeks), remediation planning (1-2 months), control implementation (3-9 months), pre-assessment readiness review (1 month), C3PAO assessment (1-2 weeks on-site plus reporting), final issuance (1-2 months). FileFlo compresses the implementation phase substantially by handling evidence collection and POA&M maintenance automatically.
Which existing tools does FileFlo for Defense integrate with?
Microsoft 365 GCC High (read-only OAuth scoped to compliance evidence), Google Workspace, AWS GovCloud, PreVeil for encrypted CUI handling. We pull evidence from where your team already works rather than asking you to migrate. Custom integrations on the Autopilot tier.
What about my Anthropic Zero Data Retention concern? Does my CUI train a model?
No. FileFlo uses Anthropic ZDR (Zero Data Retention), confirmed active. Your CUI, POA&M entries, and evidence artifacts never enter any AI training set. The model sees them transiently for classification + Felix playbook execution, then they're discarded. This is a contractual commitment with Anthropic, not a marketing claim.