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FCI vs CUI
Level 1 protects Federal Contract Information (FCI) with 17 basic practices. Level 2 protects Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and maps to all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls.
Defense-grade compliance, simplified
CMMC readiness.
CMMC readiness.
Connected from the start.
CMMC Pulsar is a game changer for organizing your readiness work. Start with Level 1 software at $399/year, or work with Federal Bid Partners for $3,000 end-to-end CMMC Level 1 readiness support, led by a Registered Practitioner. One connected approach to scope, policies, evidence, and your next review.
✓ CMMC Registered Practitioner-led
✓ FAR 52.204-21 & NIST 800-171 aligned
✓ AI-powered evidence & export
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CMMC PULSAR™ · OPS
Level 1 · 17 practices
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Level 2 · 110 controls
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CMMC is phasing into DoD solicitations — readiness is becoming a condition of award
Level 1 = 17 practices to protect FCI
Level 2 = 110 controls mapped to NIST SP 800-171
Primes are flowing requirements down to subcontractors
No CMMC posture can mean no contract
CMMC Pulsar from $399/year · FBP Level 1 service $3,000 · 877-420-8206
Federal Bid Partners · RP-led
We stay involved from start to finish.
Our $3,000 end-to-end CMMC Level 1 readiness service connects FCI scoping, gap review, policy drafting, evidence organization, self-assessment preparation, and affirmation guidance.
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Prefer to run the workspace yourself?CMMC Pulsar Level 1 software starts at $399/year. Guided scope, controls, evidence, AI-assisted diagrams, and exports in one place.
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The $3,000 fee covers the defined Level 1 professional-readiness scope. Software subscriptions, technical remediation labor, and third-party fees are separate. Level 2 and NIST consulting require their own scope and quote.
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The framework
What CMMC is — and why it now decides who wins DoD work.
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the Department of Defense's program for verifying that contractors actually protect the sensitive information they touch. It turns cybersecurity from a checkbox into a contract-eligibility requirement: handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and you must prove your safeguards.
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Levels in plain terms
Level 1: 17 self-assessable safeguarding practices (FAR 52.204-21).
Level 2: 110 controls with documented policies, processes, and objective evidence (NIST SP 800-171 / DFARS 252.204-7012).
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Why teams stall
Most contractors don't fail on intent — they lose months on interpretation, scoping, and evidence that won't hold up. A guided program plus the right software removes the guesswork.
Educational overview, not legal advice. Always confirm your exact contract clauses, scope, and assessment pathway. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense.
The stakes
Compliance is now mission readiness — not paperwork.
The DoD spends hundreds of billions a year, and increasingly treats cybersecurity as part of that readiness. Prime contractors flow CMMC requirements straight down to their subs. Weak baseline controls don't just create risk — they delay onboarding, raise remediation cost, and can lock you out of awards entirely.
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It's tied to real budget
With FY2026 national defense funding near $890B, the contracts are real — and so is the expectation that vendors protect the data behind them.
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Flow-down is everywhere
Primes push DFARS / CMMC clauses to subcontractors. If you can't show a defensible posture, you become the weak link they replace.
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Trust wins teaming
A documented, evidence-backed program improves vendor assessments, speeds onboarding, and makes you the easy "yes" on a teaming decision.
The clock is running
No CMMC. No contract. It's that simple.
CMMC is moving from "coming soon" to "in the solicitation." Contractors who wait will scramble to retrofit controls under deadline pressure — losing bids to competitors who are already certified-ready. The contractors who win are the ones who treat compliance as a capability, not a fire drill. Get ahead of it with CMMC Pulsar Level 1 software from $399/year or FBP’s $3,000 practitioner-led Level 1 readiness support.
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Level 1 professional-service fee
Choose how you move forward
CMMC Pulsar software. FBP expertise.
A clear software plan and a defined professional-service scope, with a team you can call.
CMMC Pulsar
$399/year
A game changer for keeping your CMMC readiness work connected.
- Guided scope and control workflows
- Evidence, policy, and documentation organization
- AI-assisted network diagrams
- Exports for your next review
Level 1 annual plan. Other plans and monthly options at checkout.
End-to-end readiness support
$3,000 fixed fee
Senior guidance from the first scope discussion through your preparation handoff.
- FCI scoping and readiness gap review
- Business-specific policy drafts
- Evidence organization and mapping
- Self-assessment and affirmation preparation
Defined Level 1 scope confirmed before engagement. Software, remediation labor, and third-party fees are separate.
More support for your next bid
Discuss the work your business actually needs.
- Level 2 / NIST readiness consulting
- Government proposal writing
- SAM registration and renewal assistance
- Capability statements
Other engagements are priced for their own scope. SAM.gov registration and renewal are free through the government.
Federal Bid Partners
A real team behind your next step.
Talk with our Registered Practitioner-led team about the right path for your environment. CMMC Pulsar software helps you organize the work; FBP’s $3,000 Level 1 service provides professional support from scoping to self-assessment preparation.
Your company implements and maintains safeguards, validates evidence, completes its assessment, and submits its affirmation. Readiness assistance and software do not confer certification.
CMMC Level 1 · FAR 52.204-21
The 17 Level 1 practices — interactive checklist.
Level 1 is the baseline for safeguarding FCI. Walk the practices below, grouped by domain. Check each as you review it — your readiness meter updates live, just like it does in CMMC Pulsar™.
Level 1 readiness checklist
Mark practices as reviewed to build your learning plan and your internal conversation with leadership.
Access ControlAC
Identification & AuthenticationIA
Media ProtectionMP
Physical ProtectionPE
System & Comms ProtectionSC
System & Information IntegritySI
Live data view
See your posture move — in real time.
CMMC Pulsar™ turns compliance into something you can actually watch progress. These charts mirror how the platform visualizes domain coverage and your readiness trajectory across a typical engagement.
Level 1 practices by domain
How the 17 baseline practices distribute across the six domains.
Readiness trajectory
A typical Level 2 engagement — controls implemented week over week.
Where the time goes — guided vs. going it alone
Estimated effort by phase. A Registered Practitioner + Pulsar™ compresses the slow, error-prone parts.
How it works
From kickoff to export in six guided steps.
Our Level 1 readiness engagement follows a defined preparation path, with responsibilities and scope confirmed before work begins.
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Scope
Define your FCI/CUI boundary and asset inventory.
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Gap analysis
Map current state to every required control.
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Implement
Stand up the controls with practitioner guidance.
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Evidence
Capture objective proof attached to each control.
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Review
Validate coverage and close remaining gaps.
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Export
Deliver a clean, assessment-ready packet.
Your call
Two ways to get CMMC-ready.
Choose software your team can run, professional Level 1 readiness support, or a conversation about both. Software subscriptions are separate from service fees.
End-to-end support with a Registered Practitioner
We stay involved through FCI scoping, gap review, policy drafting, evidence organization, and self-assessment preparation. The engagement helps your team understand what to do and maintain the work.
Discuss my Level 1 scope →A connected workspace your team can run
CMMC Pulsar brings scope, controls, evidence, policies, AI-assisted network diagrams, and documentation exports into one workflow. A practical change from scattered spreadsheets and disconnected files.
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AI-powered execution platform
Learn it here. Execute it in CMMC Pulsar™.
CMMC Pulsar is a connected CMMC readiness platform from Pulsar Technology LLC, a sister company of Federal Bid Partners. Level 1 starts at $399/year. Organize scope, control mappings, evidence, policy work, AI-assisted network diagrams, and documentation exports. For personal support from scoping through preparation, ask FBP about the $3,000 Level 1 readiness service.
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Guided scope & intakeSet your FCI/CUI boundary once; Pulsar keeps every control tied to it.
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AI gap analysisSurface missing controls and suggested remediation in minutes, not weeks.
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Evidence that sticksObjective proof attached to the exact requirement — no more orphaned files.
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Export-ready packetsGenerate clean, sign-ready documentation for assessors and primes.
"Know exactly what the assessor expects — then prove it, control by control."
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PRACTICAL GUIDES · FEDERAL BID PARTNERS
CMMC readiness. Proposal writing. SAM.gov.
Explore 17 source-linked guides and meet Weston Zloty, MBA, RP, a CMMC Registered Practitioner with an MBA in Cybersecurity Compliance, and Daniel Zloty, BA, PMP, whose MBA in Marketing is in progress. Weston is also preparing for the CPA and Enrolled Agent (EA) exams while completing his Master of Science in Accounting at Maryville University, with expected completion around June 2027.
Explore the contractor learning hub → New tools & free worksheet → Company news → Meet Weston & Daniel →
Questions
CMMC, answered plainly.
What do the $399/year and $3,000 prices cover?+
$399/year is the CMMC Pulsar Level 1 annual software plan. The $3,000 fixed professional fee covers FBP’s defined Level 1 readiness support: FCI scoping, gap review, policy drafting, evidence organization, self-assessment preparation, and affirmation guidance. Software subscriptions, technical remediation labor, and third-party fees are separate. Level 2 and NIST consulting are scoped and priced separately.
What's the difference between Level 1 and Level 2?+
Level 1 covers 17 basic practices to safeguard Federal Contract Information (FCI) and is typically self-assessed. Level 2 protects Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), aligns to all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, and carries heavier documentation and evidence expectations — often verified by a third party (C3PAO).
Do you replace an official assessment?+
No. We get you ready and build a defensible, evidence-backed posture and packet. Formal assessment pathways (self-assessment, affirmation, or C3PAO assessment) depend on your level and contract — we prepare you to walk into them with confidence.
What is a CMMC Registered Practitioner?+
A Registered Practitioner (RP) is an individual recognized within the CMMC ecosystem to provide CMMC consulting and implementation guidance. Every engagement is led by one, so you're working with someone who knows the framework — not generic IT advice.
How does CMMC Pulsar™ fit in?+
Pulsar is the AI-powered software where the work actually happens: scope, gap analysis, remediation tracking, evidence management, and export-ready packets — all synchronized. The Level 1 annual software plan starts at $399/year and is purchased separately from FBP’s $3,000 professional readiness service.
How long does it take?+
It depends on your environment and how quickly your team provides access and information. Level 1 can move fast; Level 2 / 800-171 takes longer because of the larger control set and evidence requirements. We set a realistic timeline during your free scope review.
Ready for a clearer CMMC plan?
Start with CMMC Pulsar Level 1 software at $399/year, or talk with a Registered Practitioner-led team about $3,000 end-to-end Level 1 readiness support. Call 877-420-8206 or send an inquiry.
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