FAQ
Questions contractors ask before starting.
Is CMMC Level 1 really only about 15 requirements?
Level 1 centers on 15 basic safeguarding requirements for Federal Contract Information. The work still needs structure: scope, implementation, evidence, self-assessment readiness, and leadership confidence before affirmation.
When does Level 2 become necessary?
Level 2 generally matters when Controlled Unclassified Information is involved or the solicitation requires that level. The path can be more complex because NIST SP 800-171, the SSP, POA&M, evidence quality, and assessment route all matter.
Are you a C3PAO?
No. Federal Bid Partners provides readiness support, evidence organization, and administrative guidance. We help you get organized before assessment or self-assessment decisions, but we do not issue CMMC certifications.
What makes your process different?
The work is founder-led by a two-brother company, supported by CMMC Registered Practitioner guidance and master's-level cybersecurity education. You get senior attention, practical sequencing, and clean deliverables instead of generic policy bundles.