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CMMC Compliance · Fort Collins, Colorado — Northern Colorado's Defense & Research Hub

CMMC Compliance for Fort Collins Defense Contractors

Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University, a growing aerospace and technology sector, and dozens of companies supporting defense research programs. As DoD-funded research and defense contracts increasingly flow into Northern Colorado, CMMC requirements are becoming a reality for Fort Collins businesses. Workplace IT provides CMMC compliance services for Fort Collins defense contractors and research organizations.

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CMMC in Fort Collins

CMMC Compliance for Fort Collins Defense Contractors

Fort Collins may not have military bases within city limits, but it has one of Colorado's most active defense research communities. Colorado State University receives significant DoD research funding, and its affiliated companies and spin-offs frequently handle Controlled Unclassified Information that triggers CMMC requirements.

Beyond CSU, Fort Collins hosts a growing number of aerospace, electronics, and technology companies that support defense prime contractors along the Front Range and nationally. Many of these businesses are discovering their subcontractor status puts them squarely in the CMMC compliance requirement.

Workplace IT serves Fort Collins defense contractors and research organizations with remote CMMC consulting for most engagement phases and on-site support when needed. Our Denver location is approximately 65 miles from Fort Collins — close enough for regular visits when required.

  • Experience with university-affiliated research CMMC requirements
  • SBIR and STTR contractor compliance support
  • Remote CMMC consulting for Fort Collins businesses
  • On-site support available — 65 miles from Denver
  • Gap assessments, SSP writing, and C3PAO prep
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring included
Fort Collins Defense Community
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Colorado State University
DoD-funded research — Engineering & CS
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Aerospace Supply Chain
Component suppliers for defense primes
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Defense Technology Firms
Electronics, sensors, and systems
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Research Organizations
SBIR/STTR recipients and R&D firms
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Defense Logistics
Supply chain and distribution contractors
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IT & Cyber Contractors
DoD program support and cybersecurity
Free CMMC Gap Assessment

Not sure where to start? We offer a free initial CMMC gap assessment for Fort Collins defense contractors — no commitment, no sales pressure. Just an honest look at where you stand against the 110 NIST 800-171 controls.

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CMMC Services

Full CMMC Compliance Services for Fort Collins

From gap assessment to C3PAO certification and beyond, Workplace IT provides every service Fort Collins defense contractors need.

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CMMC Gap Assessment
Evaluate your current environment against all 110 NIST 800-171 controls. Get a clear, prioritized report and remediation roadmap before you talk to a C3PAO.
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SSP & Documentation
We author your System Security Plan, Plan of Action & Milestones, and all required policy documentation across all 14 CMMC domains — written to survive assessor scrutiny.
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Technical Remediation
MFA, endpoint protection, network segmentation, logging, and encryption — we implement the technical controls your gap assessment identifies, not just document them.
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C3PAO Preparation
Mock assessments, evidence organization, staff interview prep, and documentation review. Walk into your official C3PAO assessment fully prepared.
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Ongoing Monitoring
Continuous compliance monitoring, annual reviews, and policy updates keep your Fort Collins business audit-ready as requirements evolve.
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Managed IT + CMMC
Combine CMMC compliance with full managed IT support. One partner, one monthly fee — helpdesk, cybersecurity, compliance, and incident response included.
FAQ

CMMC Fort Collins — Common Questions

Do CSU research contractors need CMMC compliance?
Yes — if your CSU-affiliated research involves DoD funding and generates or handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), CMMC requirements apply. This includes SBIR and STTR recipients, research labs with DoD grants, and companies that license or commercialize DoD-funded technology. The level of CMMC required depends on the sensitivity of the research data involved.
Does Workplace IT serve Fort Collins businesses?
Yes. While we're based in Denver, we provide full CMMC consulting services to Fort Collins businesses. Most of the CMMC engagement — gap assessments, documentation review, policy writing, and virtual training — can be done remotely. For physical security assessments or hands-on technical work, our team can be on-site in Fort Collins in about an hour from our Denver office.
What if we're a subcontractor to a prime in Colorado Springs or Denver?
CMMC requirements flow down through the supply chain. If the prime contractor you support handles CUI and your work touches that information, you have CMMC obligations regardless of your own location. We frequently work with Fort Collins subcontractors whose prime is based in Colorado Springs, Denver, or even out of state.
How is CMMC different for research organizations vs manufacturers?
The 110 NIST 800-171 controls apply equally regardless of industry, but how they're implemented looks different. Research organizations tend to have more dispersed data environments — laptops in multiple locations, cloud research platforms, external collaborators — which requires careful scoping of what's in your CMMC boundary. Workplace IT has experience scoping and documenting research environments specifically.
What does CMMC compliance cost for a Fort Collins research company?
The initial gap assessment is free. Full project costs depend on your environment size and current security posture. Research organizations with 5-25 people typically find the engagement more manageable than larger manufacturers because the environment is smaller — though data scoping can be complex. We provide fixed-fee pricing after the gap assessment.

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