Government Contractor IT Challenges We Solve
Government contractors face stringent cybersecurity requirements to participate in federal supply chains. Askbuc provides compliance and security solutions for DoD, federal, and state contractors.
CMMC Compliance (DoD Supply Chain)
Achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 or 3 required for DoD contracts. NIST 800-171 implementation, System Security Plan (SSP) development, Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) management, and third-party assessment preparation. Continuous monitoring to maintain compliance.
FedRAMP Authorization
Achieve Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization for cloud service providers serving federal agencies. FedRAMP Moderate or High authorization, continuous monitoring, incident response, and annual assessments. Support for both agency ATO and JAB P-ATO paths.
CUI & Classified Data Protection
Protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified data per NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 requirements. Encryption at rest and in transit, access controls, audit logging, and secure enclaves. Support for SCIF requirements and classified program work under appropriate clearances and NDAs.
Supply Chain Risk Management
Implement supply chain risk management (SCRM) controls required for defense contractors. Vendor risk assessments, software supply chain security, hardware provenance verification, and compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012. Protection against counterfeit components and foreign ownership concerns.
Government Contractor Compliance Frameworks
Askbuc helps government contractors meet federal cybersecurity requirements and maintain contract eligibility.
CMMC (DoD Contractors)
- NIST 800-171 implementation
- System Security Plan (SSP)
- C3PAO assessment prep
- Continuous monitoring
FedRAMP (Cloud Providers)
- NIST 800-53 controls
- Security assessment report
- ConMon requirements
- Annual assessments
ITAR (Export Control)
- Technical data protection
- Foreign person restrictions
- Access controls & logging
- Registration compliance
Regional Government Contractor Expertise
Askbuc understands the unique requirements of the regional defense industrial base.
The Chicago and Northwest Indiana region hosts a significant defense and aerospace industrial base—from precision manufacturing suppliers to software development firms, logistics providers to specialized engineering services. Many of these organizations participate in Department of Defense supply chains, requiring CMMC certification to maintain contract eligibility. Others provide cloud services to federal agencies, requiring FedRAMP authorization. Still others work on classified programs requiring facility clearances and SCIF infrastructure.
Government contractors face a unique challenge: cybersecurity requirements that often exceed those of commercial industry, combined with the need to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or classified data while maintaining operational efficiency. A single cybersecurity incident can result in loss of contract eligibility, suspension from federal procurement, and mandatory breach reporting to the DoD Cyber Crime Center.
Askbuc provides IT infrastructure and cybersecurity services specifically engineered for government contractors. Our approach recognizes that compliance is not a one-time project but an ongoing operational requirement. We implement controls that satisfy CMMC, FedRAMP, and NIST requirements while supporting the actual work of defense contracting—all conducted under strict NDAs that respect the sensitive nature of government contract work.