In order to become certified, a DoD supplier must go through the CMMC certification process. This process is not self-certified. Instead, an organization seeking certification (OSC) must use the skills of third-party accredited vendors chosen from the CMMC-AB marketplace, in order to achieve certification.
The CMMC Four-Step Evaluation Process
There are four steps in the CMMC evaluation process: prepare, plan, perform, and report.
1) Prepare: Vendors must assemble their required documentation for review by the certification body. The requested documentation may vary depending on the size and complexity of the organization.
2) Plan: The certification body will review the documentation and develop a testing plan. The plan will be tailored specifically to the vendor’s organization and will identify which controls will be tested during the on-site visit.
3) Perform: The certification body will conduct its on-site visit and test the controls identified in the plan.
4) Report: The certification body will issue a report that includes its findings and recommendations. If no major issues are found, the vendor will be certified at the desired level. If there are issues that need to be addressed, the certification body will work with the vendor to create a corrective action plan.
Completing the CMMC evaluation process is vital for any DoD supplier who wants to do business with the government. The process can seem daunting, but working with a third-party accredited vendor from the CMMC-AB marketplace can help ensure a successful outcome.
The CMMC Four-Step Evaluation Process
There are four steps in the CMMC evaluation process: prepare, plan, perform, and report.
1) Prepare: Vendors must assemble their required documentation for review by the certification body. The requested documentation may vary depending on the size and complexity of the organization.
2) Plan: The certification body will review the documentation and develop a testing plan. The plan will be tailored specifically to the vendor’s organization and will identify which controls will be tested during the on-site visit.
3) Perform: The certification body will conduct its on-site visit and test the controls identified in the plan.
4) Report: The certification body will issue a report that includes its findings and recommendations. If no major issues are found, the vendor will be certified at the desired level. If there are issues that need to be addressed, the certification body will work with the vendor to create a corrective action plan.
Completing the CMMC evaluation process is vital for any DoD supplier who wants to do business with the government. The process can seem daunting, but working with a third-party accredited vendor from the CMMC-AB marketplace can help ensure a successful outcome.
