Getting ready is a project. Staying ready is an operating model. We provide structured, recurring support so your CMMC posture doesn't degrade between assessments.
Author: Velocity CMMC Team · Reviewer: Velocity CMMC Review Team · Last reviewed: July 21, 2026
Contract language, current regulations, and official CMMC program guidance control ongoing status and affirmation expectations.
Last reviewed July 21, 2026 for current CMMC program sources.
DFARS clause 252.204-7021 requires contractors to maintain "current" CMMC status for the duration of the contract. That means annual self-affirmation of continuous compliance — not a one-time certification event. Controls drift, technology changes, and personnel turn over. Without an active maintenance model, a status that was accurate at assessment can become inaccurate before the next renewal window.
Under DFARS 252.204-7021, "current" is time-bounded and tied to annual affirmation. Losing current status mid-contract can affect contract eligibility. Most contractors treat CMMC as a project with a finish line — it is not.
New employees miss security training. Cloud configuration changes. Patches fall behind. Policies go unstated. A new external service provider appears without documentation. Each of these is a CMMC gap waiting to surface.
Scheduled drift reviews, policy maintenance, evidence refresh, and affirmation preparation turn CMMC from a periodic stress event into a predictable operational rhythm.
Three plan levels matched to the size of your team and the complexity of your environment. Every plan includes annual affirmation support and a defined evidence review cycle.
For small contractors with a stable environment and internal IT capability
For contractors with an internal IT team or MSP that needs compliance coordination
For contractors without internal compliance resources or with complex environments
| Cadence | Deliverable | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Annually | Full posture review against 110 NIST 800-171 practices | All plans |
| Annually | SPRS score recalculation and affirmation preparation | All plans |
| Annually | Policy review and update | All plans |
| Quarterly | Drift review — controls, technology changes, personnel changes | Co-managed + Full |
| Quarterly | Evidence refresh and collection log update | Co-managed + Full |
| Quarterly | POA&M status review | Co-managed + Full |
| Monthly | Compliance advisory and on-demand question response | Full only |
| As needed | New contract review and CMMC obligation check | Full only |
The contractors that lose DoD eligibility mid-program don't usually fail an assessment. They let their posture drift after initial certification and miss the affirmation window. Our managed support plans are designed to prevent exactly that.
Related: Managed Compliance package · evidence upkeep proof previews · our CMMC consulting approach · SPRS, Affirmation & POA&M Guide · SSP & POA&M Documentation Support · Readiness Assessment
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