CMMC Level 2 Certification Achieved With Zero POA&Ms
Client
Management and Engineering Technologies International, Inc. (METI)
Industry
Defense, Management & Engineering Services
Compliance
CMMC Level 2 (NIST SP 800-171 / DFARS 252.204-7012)
How Nexeris took METI from a mountain of documentation gaps to a 100% compliant C3PAO audit outcome, satisfying all 110 requirements without a single Plan of Action and Milestones.
The Challenge
Management and Engineering Technologies International, Inc. (METI), a defense firm providing management and engineering services to federal agencies, handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across complex program environments. With CMMC Level 2 certification required to maintain and grow their DoD contract portfolio, METI faced a significant challenge: a mountain of documentation requirements and a compliance posture that needed systematic gap closure across the full CMMC spectrum.
They Needed More Than a Consultant: METI needed specialized resources capable of analyzing where they stood, organizing a sizeable list of action items, and working through each one methodically to ensure every security gap was closed and every documentation requirement was met before the C3PAO assessor arrived. An advisory-only engagement would not be enough.
The company needed a partner who could take full ownership of scoping, documentation development, evidence validation, and audit representation, working side by side with the internal team from start to finish.
The Solution
Nexeris delivered a multi-phase, hands-on engagement covering every requirement from initial scoping through direct C3PAO audit representation.
Scoping and Data Flow Diagrams: Nexeris defined precise assessment boundaries and developed data flow diagrams to establish a clear, defensible picture of METI’s CUI environment, laying the foundation for every subsequent phase of the engagement.
SSP and Policy Development: Nexeris recreated METI’s System Security Plan (SSP) and authored more than 14 NIST SP 800-171 policy and procedure documents, building a complete, audit-ready documentation suite from the ground up.
Risk Assessment and Incident Response TTX: Nexeris executed a NIST 800-30 Risk Assessment and facilitated an Incident Response tabletop exercise, satisfying key procedural requirements and preparing METI’s team for assessor scrutiny.
Evidence Repository and Audit Representation: Nexeris built a structured evidence repository with pre-audit validation and provided direct C3PAO audit representation and interview support, standing with METI through every stage of the assessment.
The Results
METI passed their official C3PAO audit and achieved CMMC Level 2 certification by fully satisfying all 110 requirements with zero Plan of Action and Milestones. The result was the strongest possible audit outcome, protecting METI’s DoD contract eligibility and positioning them for continued growth in the defense market.
Zero POA&Ms
100% of CMMC Level 2 requirements satisfied, the strongest possible C3PAO audit outcome
Complete Documentation Suite
Full SSP and 14+ NIST SP 800-171 policy and procedure documents authored and validated by Nexeris
Full Audit Coverage
Scoping, evidence repository, and structured pre-audit validation completed before the assessor arrived
Direct Audit Representation
C3PAO audit representation and interview support provided throughout the assessment
Client Perspective
“METI worked in close partnership with Nexeris in pursuit of our CMMC Level 2 certification. We were facing a mountain of documentation requirements and needed additional resources capable of assisting with analyzing our compliance position across the CMMC spectrum, helping to organize and attack a sizeable list of action items, and then working with us to ensure that all gaps were closed and that all documentation was accomplished. The Nexeris team worked side by side with us in a professional manner and added great value through their efforts. They are organized, efficient, and on top of their game; a pleasure to work with. We have now passed our C3PAO audit and know that Nexeris was instrumental in us achieving that goal. We view them as an asset and trusted partner and will continue to work with them into the future.”
— Ernest Osborn
Sr. Vice President, METI
Key Takeaways
Systematic Gap Closure Drives Zero-POA&M Outcomes: Early scoping combined with comprehensive documentation development and rigorous evidence validation eliminates the last-minute scramble that produces POA&Ms. When every gap is identified and closed before the assessor arrives, a clean audit is the result.
Side-by-Side Partnership Outperforms Advisory-Only Models: Working directly alongside the client through every phase, from initial scoping to live C3PAO interview support, ensures no requirement slips through the cracks and the client team is prepared and confident on assessment day.
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