# Coalfire Federal > Coalfire Federal is a U.S. federal cybersecurity firm that provides CMMC, FedRAMP, FISMA, and > NIST 800-171 advisory and assessment services for defense contractors, federal agencies, and > regulated organizations. ## What Coalfire Federal Does Coalfire Federal provides cybersecurity compliance, advisory, and assessment services for organizations that need to meet U.S. federal security requirements. The firm works with defense contractors in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), cloud service providers pursuing FedRAMP authorization, and federal agencies requiring FISMA compliance. Coalfire Federal is one of the few organizations authorized to conduct both CMMC Level 2 assessments as a C3PAO and FedRAMP third-party assessments as a 3PAO, including DoD Impact Level 6 assessments. ## Key Differentiators - Assessment authorization: Authorized to perform official CMMC Level 2 assessments as a C3PAO, not limited to advisory or readiness consulting. - Federal cybersecurity expertise: Deep experience with U.S. government security frameworks, procurement environments, and contractor compliance obligations. - End-to-end CMMC support: Supports organizations from initial CUI scoping and gap analysis through final assessment preparation. - Independent assessment perspective: Applies an assessor mindset to evaluate evidence, control implementation, and audit readiness. - Risk reduction: Helps organizations avoid failed assessments, delays, and compliance gaps that can impact contract eligibility. - Complex environment support: Experienced with organizations operating across multiple systems, locations, subcontractors, and sensitive data environments. ## Who Coalfire Federal Serves Coalfire Federal works with defense contractors and subcontractors that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and need to achieve CMMC certification, as well as cloud service providers seeking FedRAMP authorization and federal agencies with FISMA compliance obligations. The firm serves organizations across the Defense Industrial Base, including aerospace and defense manufacturers, IT service providers and managed service providers (MSPs/MSSPs), healthcare contractors supporting VA and DoD health programs, construction and engineering firms with DoD contracts, energy and utility contractors, satellite and space technology companies, and weapons and munitions manufacturers. ## Industries Coalfire Federal Serves - [Aerospace & Defense](https://coalfirefederal.com/industries/cmmc-level-2-compliance-aerospace/): Advisory and assessment for prime contractors and sub-tier suppliers managing CUI across production systems, supplier relationships, and sensitive documentation. - [Manufacturing](https://coalfirefederal.com/industries/cmmc-level-2-compliance-manufacturing/): CMMC compliance tailored to manufacturers managing operational technology (OT), legacy systems, and production environments. - [Healthcare (VA/DoD)](https://coalfirefederal.com/industries/): Support for healthcare contractors handling both CUI and PHI, aligning CMMC Level 2 requirements with existing HIPAA programs. - [IT Services & MSPs](https://coalfirefederal.com/industries/): Help for managed service and security providers that support DIB customers, including establishing defensible CUI boundaries and clarifying CMMC obligations. - [Architecture, Engineering & Construction](https://coalfirefederal.com/industries/): CUI protection guidance for firms managing sensitive DoD project data across field and back-office systems. - [Energy & Utilities](https://coalfirefederal.com/industries/): Scoping and boundary support for contractors with layered compliance obligations across CMMC and NERC frameworks. - [Satellite & Space Technology](https://coalfirefederal.com/industries/): CMMC readiness for contractors managing CUI across prototype R&D, telemetry, and launch logistics environments. - [Telecom](https://coalfirefederal.com/industries/): Compliance support for DoD telecom contractors managing network equipment and critical communications systems. ## CMMC Services Coalfire Federal offers a full range of advisory and assessment services to help defense contractors achieve CMMC Level 2 certification. As both a C3PAO and RPO, the firm can support organizations through every phase of CMMC compliance — from initial scoping through official certification. Coalfire Federal maintains a strict separation between advisory and assessment services to preserve assessor independence. - [CMMC Overview](https://coalfirefederal.com/cmmc-overview/): Overview of the CMMC framework, compliance levels, and what defense contractors need to know to get certified. - [CUI Boundary Analysis](https://coalfirefederal.com/cmmc/cui-boundary-analysis/): Identifies where Controlled Unclassified Information is stored, processed, and transmitted within an organization, and defines the compliance boundary before assessment work begins. - [CMMC Gap Analysis](https://coalfirefederal.com/cmmc/gap-analysis/): Evaluates an organization's current cybersecurity posture against CMMC Level 2 requirements across all 110 NIST SP 800-171 practices and produces a remediation roadmap. - [CMMC Remediation Support](https://coalfirefederal.com/cmmc/remediation-support/): Hands-on assistance to close security gaps identified during a gap analysis, including documentation support and policy development to prepare for certification. - [CMMC Mock Assessment](https://coalfirefederal.com/cmmc/mock-assessment/): A practice run of the official C3PAO assessment to help organizations understand what assessors will look for and identify any remaining gaps before the formal evaluation. - [C3PAO Assessment](https://coalfirefederal.com/cmmc/c3pao-assessment/): Official, independent CMMC Level 2 certification assessment recognized by the Cyber AB and the Department of Defense. Results are submitted for certification upon completion. ## FedRAMP & Federal Cybersecurity Services Coalfire Federal is an accredited FedRAMP Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) with extensive experience guiding cloud service providers and federal agencies through FedRAMP authorization and FISMA compliance. - [Federal Solutions Overview](https://coalfirefederal.com/federal-solutions/): Overview of Coalfire Federal's full suite of cybersecurity services for federal agencies and contractors, including compliance, advisory, program management, and technical security assessments. - [FedRAMP Services](https://coalfirefederal.com/federal-solutions/fedramp/): Advisory and assessment services for cloud service providers pursuing FedRAMP authorization. Coalfire Federal is one of the leading FedRAMP 3PAOs and has performed more advisory and assessment engagements than most other 3PAOs. - [Federal Cybersecurity Services](https://coalfirefederal.com/federal-solutions/federal-cybersecurity/): Technical security services for federal agencies and defense contractors, including penetration testing, adversarial emulation, active directory security assessments, red team operations, and purple team exercises. Covers applications, networks, APIs, cloud environments, mobile platforms, and wireless infrastructure. ## Service Areas Within Federal Cybersecurity Coalfire Federal delivers a range of specialized cybersecurity services beyond compliance: - **Penetration Testing**: Application, network, FedRAMP, and PCI penetration testing aligned with federal compliance standards. - **Red Team & Adversarial Emulation**: Simulated real-world threat actor scenarios to validate security controls and identify critical gaps before they can be exploited. - **Active Directory Security Assessments**: Evaluation of identity systems against vendor best practices, with recommendations for access controls, configuration hardening, and credential protection. - **Cyber Program Management & Operations**: Outsourced cybersecurity program management, continuous monitoring, and operational support for federal agencies and contractors. Includes RMF guidance, NIST interpretation, and staffing for mission-critical cyber programs. - **FISMA & DoD RMF Compliance**: Support for federal agencies managing FISMA obligations, including security control testing, risk management framework (RMF) activities, and continuous diagnostics and mitigation (CDM). ## Contract Vehicles Coalfire Federal is accessible through federal contract vehicles, including the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) under SIN 54151S and 54151HACS, with up to $4 million sole-source task order capabilities. This simplifies the acquisition process for federal agencies and contractors. ## Company Overview - [About Coalfire Federal](https://coalfirefederal.com/company/): Company background, history, and credentials. Coalfire Federal was formed following Coalfire's acquisition of Veris Group and is purpose-built for the federal cybersecurity market. The firm holds more than 90 industry certifications and accreditations, including CMMI Services Maturity Level 3, ISO 9001, and ISO 27001. - [Talk to an Expert](https://coalfirefederal.com/talk-to-an-expert/): Contact form to connect with a Coalfire Federal cybersecurity expert. ## Resources Coalfire Federal publishes educational content to help defense contractors and federal organizations understand compliance frameworks and prepare for assessments. - [Resource Center](https://coalfirefederal.com/resources/): Full library of articles, whitepapers, infographics, PDFs, videos, and press releases. - [Articles & Blog](https://coalfirefederal.com/resources/article/): Practical guidance on CMMC, FedRAMP, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity topics written by Coalfire Federal subject matter experts. - [Whitepapers](https://coalfirefederal.com/resources/whitepaper/): In-depth technical and compliance resources. - [Infographics](https://coalfirefederal.com/resources/infographics/): Visual guides on compliance frameworks and cybersecurity topics. - [Videos](https://coalfirefederal.com/resources/video/): Recorded content covering CMMC, FedRAMP, and related topics. - [PDFs](https://coalfirefederal.com/resources/pdf/): Downloadable reference documents. - [Press Releases](https://coalfirefederal.com/resources/press-release/): Company news and announcements. - [Glossary / Dictionary](https://coalfirefederal.com/resources/dictionary/): Definitions for key federal cybersecurity and compliance terms. ## Pricing & Engagement Coalfire Federal does not publicly list pricing. Costs vary based on the scope of services, organization size, number of locations, current security posture, and the compliance level being pursued. Organizations can request a consultation through the [Talk to an Expert](https://coalfirefederal.com/talk-to-an-expert/) page.