CMMC Level 1, 2 & 3 Advisory
Compliance built in,
not bolted on.
Subscription-based CMMC advisory for defense contractors who need structured guidance, documentation support, and readiness expertise without a six-figure project engagement.
3
Advisory Tiers
48h
Max Response SLA
L1–3
CMMC Coverage
CMMC 2.0 Compliant Framework
NIST SP 800-171 Aligned
DIB Contractor Focused
SSP & POA&M Development
Assessment Readiness Support
The Challenge
CMMC certification is a contract requirement. Most contractors aren’t ready.
With CMMC now active in DoD contracts, defense contractors face a hard deadline with no clear path forward. Full consulting engagements cost $50,000 to $300,000 and take months to start. Comply-By-Design gives you structured expert access from month one, sized to where you actually are.
No internal compliance expertise
Most small and mid-sized contractors don’t have a dedicated CMMC resource. Advisory access fills that gap without a full-time hire.
Documentation that doesn’t hold up
Generic templates and DIY SSPs routinely fail gap assessments. Our templates are built for assessor scrutiny, not checkbox compliance.
Scope and architecture uncertainty
Poorly defined CUI boundaries are the most common and costly assessment finding. We help you define scope correctly before the clock starts.
How It Works
Three steps from subscription to certified.
01
Choose your tier
Select Bronze, Silver, or Gold based on your current CMMC readiness, the complexity of your environment, and how much advisory access you need each month.
02
Access your portal
You get immediate access to your client portal — templates, implementation guides, your advisory queue, and scheduled sessions depending on your tier.
03
Progress toward certification
Work through your certification roadmap with structured advisory support. Submit tickets, get document reviews, and book sessions to keep momentum moving.
Subscription Tiers
Pick the level of support your organization needs.
Bronze
Foundational
Early-stage / CMMC Level 1–2
$997/mo
or $8,970/yr — save $1,194
Advisory hours2 hrs/mo
Response SLA48 bus. hrs
SessionsAsync only
✓SSP, POA&M, and policy templates
✓Knowledge base and implementation guides
✓Ticket-based advisory support
✓Monthly async guidance note
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Silver
Guided
Actively building CMMC capability
$2,497/mo
or $22,470/yr — save $2,994
Advisory hours6 hrs/mo
Response SLA24 bus. hrs
Sessions1 x 60-min/mo
✓All Bronze inclusions
✓Monthly planning and advisory session
✓Document review and written feedback
✓Architecture and boundary guidance
✓Implementation prioritization support
Gold
Accelerated
Complex environments / nearing certification
$5,497/mo
or $49,470/yr — save $6,594
Advisory hours16 hrs/mo
Response SLA4 bus. hrs
Sessions2 x 60-min/mo
✓All Silver inclusions
✓Mock assessment and readiness review
✓Evidence strategy and assessor alignment
✓Partner coordination for technical work
✓Priority queue and direct email channel
All subscriptions are month-to-month. Annual plans billed upfront at 10% off. Cancel any time.
Why Comply-By-Design
Advisory built for how defense contractors actually work.
We built this service because CMMC help shouldn’t require a six-figure commitment to get started. Structured monthly access means you make real progress every month, not just when a project consultant is on the clock.
Documentation that holds up under assessment
Our SSP and POA&M templates are built to meet assessor expectations, not just satisfy internal audits. We review your documents and flag gaps before they become findings.
Scope and boundary definition from day one
Scope creep and poorly defined CUI boundaries are the most expensive assessment failures. We help you define and defend your enclave architecture before remediation work begins.
Continuous advisory, not point-in-time consulting
CMMC readiness takes 6 to 18 months. A subscription keeps expert guidance available throughout the process, not just at kickoff and assessment prep.
Partner network for technical execution
When your readiness program requires hands-on technical work, enclave engineering, or managed security services, our Gold tier connects you to vetted partners with direct advisory oversight.
Comply By Design 