CMMC Consultant in
Colorado Springs, CO

Principal-led CMMC compliance for defense contractors at Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB, Fort Carson, and across the Colorado Springs defense industrial base.

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8 ATOs Authored
0 Failed Assessments
110 NIST Controls
TS/SCI Active Clearance

Built for Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is the epicenter of America's space and defense mission. From Peterson Space Force Base to Schriever SFB to Fort Carson, local defense contractors need CMMC compliance that understands the military context — not generic IT consulting dressed up as cybersecurity.

Founded by a Marine Corps veteran. The consultant who scopes your engagement is the same person who executes it. No handoffs. No junior analysts.

The CDS Difference

Credentials

Registered Practitioner

CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP) with CISSP, CISM, and CCSP certifications. MBA from CU Boulder. MS Cybersecurity. Over a decade in defense cybersecurity across USMC, IC, MDA, and USSF programs.

Delivery

Principal-Led

No account managers. No handoffs. The person on your discovery call is the person reviewing your controls, building your SSP, and standing next to you on assessment day. You're paying for expertise, not overhead.

Ownership

Veteran-Owned

Marine Corps veteran with SDVOSB certification pending. Understands the mission, the culture, and the stakes. Your compliance partner speaks the same language as your customer.

Fixed-Scope Engagements

No hourly billing surprises. Every engagement is scoped during a confidential discovery call based on your environment, timeline, and compliance requirements.

Level 1

Self-Assessment Support

FAR 52.204-21 review (15 controls), remediation recommendations, and SPRS submission guidance for FCI-only contractors.

$4,000 – $8,000

Level 2

Gap Assessment

Full 110-control NIST 800-171 assessment with validated SPRS score, SSP gap analysis, POA&M, and executive summary briefing.

$12,000 – $25,000

Level 2

Gap + Remediation

Assessment plus hands-on remediation guidance, policy development, and implementation oversight. Most common engagement.

$35,000 – $65,000

Level 2

Full Certification Prep

End-to-end advisory from gap analysis through successful C3PAO assessment. SSP development, evidence package, and assessment coordination.

$55,000 – $95,000

Ongoing

Monthly Retainer

Quarterly posture assessments, documentation updates, and incident response coordination. Stay certified — not just get certified.

$2,500 / month

The cost of compliance is a fraction of the first contract it helps you win.

Small defense contractors deserve the same caliber of compliance expertise as the largest primes. The companies keeping the defense supply chain alive shouldn't be left behind.

Colorado Springs CMMC Questions

Yes. Cornelius Digital Solutions is based in Colorado Springs and specifically serves defense contractors near Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB, and Fort Carson. Veteran-owned (SDVOSB pending) with active TS/SCI clearance.
Start with a comprehensive gap assessment against NIST 800-171 controls, followed by systematic remediation and documentation. CDS delivers assessment-ready documentation in 45–60 days — significantly faster than the industry average of 12–18 months.
Most need CMMC Level 2 because they handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). If your contracts reference DFARS 252.204-7012 or involve space systems, you likely need Level 2.
From $4,000 for basic Level 1 support to $95,000 for full Level 2 certification prep. CDS offers phased approaches to spread costs over time.
Yes. CMMC Level 2 bifurcation allows self-assessment for many contracts. Only contracts with CUI prioritization of critical or above require third-party C3PAO assessment.
Look for: CMMC Registered Practitioner certification, active security clearance, proven track record, local presence, and veteran ownership. Prioritize zero failed assessments and principal-led engagements — not firms that hand you off to junior staff.
CDS delivers gap assessments and remediation roadmaps in 45–60 days. Full certification readiness typically takes 6–12 months. Start early — the November 2026 enforcement deadline is approaching.
Space contractors working with Space Force, Space Systems Command, or classified programs typically require Level 2 due to CUI handling. Active clearances and space system security expertise are often needed.

Ready to Start Your CMMC Journey?

Schedule a confidential discovery call to assess your compliance posture and define the clearest path to CMMC certification.

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Serving Peterson SFB · Schriever SFB · Fort Carson · Colorado Springs Defense Contractors