CMMC & NIST 800-171 Compliance

CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance are now baseline requirements for DoD contract eligibility. JC3 helps clients move from uncertainty to audit-ready compliance with a practical, right-sized approach.  Our team includes CMMC Registered Practitioners, ensuring alignment with current requirements while avoiding unnecessary complexity and cost. We support:

  • CMMC Level 1 & Level 2 readiness preparation
  • NIST SP 800-171 gap assessments and self-assessments
  • Development of System Security Plans (SSP)
  • Creation and management of POA&Ms
  • Policy, procedure, and control implementation
  • Training and sustainment for ongoing compliance

Market Research

JC3 helps clients determine where their technology and services best fit within the federal market.
We apply a structured, data-driven approach to align your capabilities with agency priorities, mission needs, and budget cycles—ensuring focus on the most viable opportunities. Our approach includes:

  • Assessing technology fit based on TRL, functionality, pricing, and operating characteristics
  • Aligning offerings to agency strategies, mission needs, and funding priorities
  • Conducting target market analysis to identify high-probability opportunities
  • Sizing and prioritizing markets based on accessibility and competitive position
  • Sequencing market entry to optimize timing and likelihood of success

Engagement Strategy and Capture Management

With target markets defined, JC3 builds and executes engagement strategies that position you to win. We support:

  • Identification of customer needs and mission priorities
  • Development of targeted collateral and positioning
  • Structured contact plans (industry days, RFIs, direct outreach)
  • Customer engagement and discovery to refine solution fit
  • Definition of sales cycles, requirements, and pathways to award
  • Identification of R&D and early-stage funding opportunities

Proposal Development & Execution

From targeted support to fully outsourced proposals, JC3 delivers compliant, competitive submissions aligned to evaluation criteria. Capabilities include:

  • Proposal planning, organization, and management
  • Win theme development and positioning
  • Technical writing and content development
  • Compliance management and review
  • Cost proposal development and alignment

Strategic Partner Development

We help clients determine when and how to engage partners—and define the right partner profile to support growth. JC3 supports:

  • Partner strategy and ecosystem design
  • Target identification and outreach
  • Role definition and teaming alignment

Program and Project Management

JC3 provides experienced program and project management support across federal initiatives, including defense and R&D programs. Our team brings proven expertise in:

  • Program execution and oversight
  • Government project delivery
  • Test planning and execution

DD Form 2345 / JCP Certification Support

JC3 assists clients in obtaining certification through the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP), enabling access to controlled unclassified technical data. We support:

  • Preparation and review of DD Form 2345
  • Submission coordination and validation
  • Ensuring compliance with DoD and Canadian technical data regulations

Our approach ensures accurate, complete submissions and timely certification.