CMMC Level 2 Certification Achieved With Zero Surprises
Client
Global Com, Inc.
Industry
Defense Contracting, Government IT Services, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Network Systems Integration
Compliance
CMMC Level 2 (NIST SP 800-171 / DFARS 252.204-7012)
How Nexeris handled end-to-end CMMC Level 2 audit preparation and representation for a federal systems integrator, protecting DoD contract eligibility without disrupting operations.
The Challenge
Global Com, Inc., a premier systems integrator and infrastructure provider serving federal agencies and defense programs since 1996, handles sensitive projects requiring the processing of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). With DoD contract renewals approaching and CMMC mandates looming, achieving CMMC Level 2 certification was critical to maintaining contract eligibility.
The Stakes Were High: Translating the 110 security requirementsof NIST SP 800-171 across complex physical network infrastructure, cloud systems, and operational security environments posed a significant challenge. Global Com faced potential internal resource burnout, high operational friction, and direct risk to revenue if system scoping or audit documentation fell short during C3PAO evaluation.
The company needed a partner who could take full ownership of the compliance engineering process, scope the environment precisely, author every required artifact, and stand with them through the assessment itself.
The Solution
Nexeris delivered an end-to-end, all-inclusive CMMC Level 2 engagement backed by the Nexeris Audit Victory Guarantee.
System Scoping and Architecture Design: Nexeris worked closely with Global Com’s leadership to define precise CUI boundaries across physical, network, and operational environments, isolating audit scope to minimize complexity and cost.
Turnkey Artifact and Documentation Generation: Rather than burdening Global Com’s internal team, Nexeris authored all required compliance documentation, including the System Security Plan (SSP), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and customized domain policies tied to real, defensible evidence.
Audit Representation and Defense: Nexeris acted as the primary compliance partner and technical advocate during the C3PAO assessment, managing evidence collection, defending control implementations, and ensuring no surprises on assessment day.
The Results
Global Com achieved full CMMC Level 2 certification readiness and passed their C3PAO assessment, securing eligibility for upcoming DoD task orders and maintaining uninterrupted past-performance credibility across government agencies.
Certified Audit Success
Successfully scoped, prepared, and represented through C3PAO assessment to achieve CMMC Level 2 certification with complete confidence
Contract Protection and Growth
Continuous eligibility maintained for high-value federal and DoD infrastructure contracts
Turnkey Compliance Architecture
100% of required artifacts, including SSPs, custom policies, and system boundaries, authored and organized by Nexeris
Internal Teams Stayed On Contract Delivery
Internal IT and engineering teams freed to focus on core operations and contract delivery throughout the engagement
Client Perspective
"I am a registered CMMC Certified Assessor, so I had high expectations when we brought Nexeris in for our Level 2 documentation set. They met them. Every policy tied back to real evidence, and the artifacts were organized the way an assessor actually wants to see them, not just a pile of documents. When we went through assessment, they were there to support every step of the way. There were no surprises and no scrambling. We got our Level 2 certification. That outcome is a direct result of the work they put in up front. If you're a contractor going for CMMC, these are the people you want building your documentation."
— Sam Baker
Vice President, Information Technology, Global Com, Inc.
Key Takeaways
Precise Scoping Eliminates Friction: Defining and isolating CUI boundaries early prevents audit scope creep, dramatically cutting remediation costs and operational overhead before assessment day.
Turnkey Delivery Outperforms Advisory Models: Handing clients complete, custom-built SSPs and policy frameworks accelerates audit readiness far faster than self-implementation or advisory-only engagements.
Direct Representation Delivers Confidence: Having experienced compliance advocates represent the client directly to C3PAO assessors ensures technical evidence is clearly communicated, driving clean audit outcomes.
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