A government contractor responsible for handling Controlled Unclassified Information needed to demonstrate compliance with NIST SP 800-171 before a critical contract renewal review. Our security consultants conducted a gap assessment, developed required documentation, remediated deficiencies, and implemented security controls across the environment. The organization passed its customer review with zero major findings and successfully renewed a federal contract valued at $75M.
Government Contractor
Secured $75M Contract Renewal Through Compliance Modernization
NIST 800-171 compliance assessment, SSP development, POA&M remediation, and security control implementation supported a successful contract renewal.
Executive Summary
The Engagement at a Glance
Challenge
Where the Organization Stood
A federal contractor handling Controlled Unclassified Information needed to demonstrate cybersecurity compliance before a major contract renewal review.
CUI Protection Requirements
Contract obligations required compliance with NIST SP 800-171 security controls.
Documentation Gaps
System Security Plans and supporting compliance evidence were incomplete.
Renewal Deadline
The compliance program needed to be completed before contract review deadlines.
Solution
What We Did
Gap Assessment
Comprehensive review of security controls against NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
SSP Development
System Security Plans and compliance documentation created and updated.
POA&M Remediation
Outstanding security deficiencies remediated and tracked through closure.
Control Implementation
Required technical and administrative controls implemented across the environment.
Results & Outcomes
What Changed
110
Controls Implemented
Security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
0
Major Findings
Customer review completed without significant compliance issues.
$75M
Contract Renewed
Multi-year federal contract successfully renewed.
100%
Review Readiness
All required documentation and evidence prepared before assessment.
Key Takeaways
What Made This Engagement Work
Documentation Is Critical
Assessors expect evidence that controls are operating effectively.
Readiness Reduces Risk
Early assessments identified gaps before formal review activities began.
Compliance Supports Growth
Meeting contractual cybersecurity obligations protected future revenue.
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