CMMC Readiness Florida: Pre-Assessment & Remediation for Defense Contractors
Florida is a critical hub for the United States Defense Industrial Base (DIB). As a top-five state for Department of Defense (DoD) contract awards, Florida is home to thousands of organizations—from the Space Coast’s aerospace leaders to Orlando’s simulation innovators and Tampa’s defense technology specialists—that must now meet the mandatory requirements of the CMMC Final Rule.
As of November 10, 2025, the DoD has begun integrating CMMC requirements into new solicitations. For Florida contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), achieving CMMC Level 2 Readiness is no longer a future goal; it is a current business necessity to maintain contract eligibility.
Your Florida-Based CMMC Readiness Partner
Auditwerx is a Candidate C3PAO focused exclusively on CMMC Readiness and pre-assessment services. It is important for Florida contractors to understand the Conflict of Interest (COI) regulations established by the Cyber Accreditation Board (Cyber AB). Under these rules, a single firm cannot provide both the readiness/consulting work and the final certification assessment for the same organization.
At this time, Auditwerx specializes in CMMC Readiness Services. We provide technical gap analysis, remediation guidance, and mock assessments needed to prepare you for a successful audit. By specializing in readiness, we offer a conflict-free path, ensuring that when you do engage an independent C3PAO for your final certification, your environment and documentation are fully prepared to pass the first time.
Our U.S. based team is here to support your compliance efforts. Our work is never outsourced, and our commitment to transparency ensures that you are kept informed during every step of your CMMC Readiness assessment.
Speak to a Compliance Specialist.
Why Florida Contractors Face Unique CMMC Challenges
Florida’s defense ecosystem is geographically diverse, and each region faces specific compliance demands based on the nature of their DoD work:
- The Space Coast (Melbourne/Titusville): Aerospace and satellite subcontractors must secure complex supply chains involving highly sensitive technical data.
- Orlando (The Simulation Hub): Research and development firms involved in modeling and simulation must protect proprietary code and CUI across collaborative networks.
- Tampa Bay (MacDill AFB/CENTCOM/SOCOM): Technology and logistics providers supporting the combatant commands must meet high-availability and high-security logging requirements.
- Jacksonville: Maritime and manufacturing contractors face the challenge of securing legacy industrial control systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) to meet CMMC standards.
Florida CMMC Readiness Services
Our Florida-based team provides the localized expertise needed to navigate the NIST SP 800-171 requirements. Our readiness services include:
1. Florida-Regional Gap Analysis
We perform a technical review of your current environment to identify “Not Met” controls. This phase is critical for determining your current SPRS score and identifying the remediation steps needed to reach the required 110-point threshold.
2. Remediation Consulting for Local IT Teams
Our consultants work directly with your internal IT staff or Florida-based MSPs to provide technical configuration guidance. We help you move beyond the checklist to implement sustainable security practices, such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), FIPS-validated encryption, and robust access controls.
3. Documentation & SSP Development
The System Security Plan (SSP) is the foundation of your CMMC assessment. We assist in drafting and refining your SSP, as well as the necessary policies and procedures that serve as objective evidence for an assessor.
4. CMMC Mock Assessments
Before you schedule your final assessment with an external C3PAO, we will perform a “Mock Assessment.” This simulation identifies any remaining documentation or technical gaps, ensuring you don’t risk a failed assessment or a difficult 180-day POA&M window.
The Risks of Delay
With the Acquisitions Rule now in effect, the 180-day window for remediating deficiencies is strictly enforced. Florida contractors that wait until a contract is out to bid to begin their readiness journey may find themselves locked out of the competition due to the time required for implementation and the current shortage of available assessment windows.
Ready to begin your CMMC readiness journey? Contact our Auditwerx today to schedule a consultation and ensure your organization is prepared for the next phase of DoD compliance.
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