Why defense contractors trust Intech Pacific for CMMC
- The only CMMC Level 2 Certified MSP in the Hawaii and Guam region
- The only Hawaii and Guam MSP with official CCPs and CCAs on staff
- The only Hawaii and Guam MSP providing full end-to-end CMMC compliance management
- Repeatable, assessment-ready processes built for C3PAO certification success
- Vendor-independent guidance aligned to assessment success
Why CMMC readiness stalls without the right strategy
CMMC compliance touches technology, policies, people, and proof. For CMMC Level 1, contractors struggle to scope Federal Contract Information (FCI) and document their annual self-assessment. CMMC Level 2 is harder still — NIST 800-171 controls must be implemented and continuously operated everywhere Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) lives. Without clear scope, a prioritized roadmap, and the right service model, teams waste time and money and enter assessment unprepared.
How Intech Pacific supports CMMC Level 1 and Level 2
- FCI and CUI scoping and boundary validation
- Gap analysis and remediation aligned to CMMC Level 1 or NIST 800-171 for Level 2
- System Security Plan (SSP) and POA&M development support
- Security control implementation and validation
- Audit-ready evidence strategy and artifact organization
- C3PAO assessment prep, including interview coaching and evidence walkthroughs
- Advisory, co-managed, fully managed, or enclave-based delivery options
How it works
Discover and Scope
Confirm whether you handle FCI or CUI, define your scope, and identify the correct CMMC level.
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Analyze and Plan
Measure your posture, identify gaps, and build a roadmap tied to contract and assessment timelines.
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Implement and Document
Close gaps, establish compliant configurations, and build the documentation and evidence your self-assessment or C3PAO review requires.
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Assess and Maintain
Prepare you for assessment day and keep your CMMC compliance from drifting over time.
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Choose the right CMMC service model
Each model matches your internal IT resources and accelerates readiness. Many contractors start with a gap assessment, then move into the model that fits best.
CMMC Overwatch
Expert guidance that augments your IT team as your outsourced CMMC compliance leadership. We lead scoping, planning, documentation, evidence strategy, and C3PAO assessment prep using your existing technology stack.
CMMC Sentry
A co-managed service adding a standardized cybersecurity tool stack to our certified guidance. We deploy and manage security tools alongside your IT team to implement NIST 800-171 controls, prevent compliance drift, and prepare for C3PAO certification.
CMMC Command
A fully managed service for contractors with limited or no internal IT. We take complete ownership of IT operations, cybersecurity tooling, CMMC compliance, documentation, and ongoing evidence readiness through certification.
CMMC Enclave
A secure, isolated Azure GCC environment purpose-built for CUI. By isolating Controlled Unclassified Information into a dedicated boundary, an enclave offers a faster, less expensive, less disruptive path to C3PAO certification. Pair it with Overwatch, Sentry, or Command based on the support you need.
Not sure if you need CMMC Level 1 or CMMC Level 2
Level 1 covers Federal Contract Information (FCI) and requires foundational safeguards plus an annual self-assessment. Level 2 covers Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and requires NIST 800-171 controls and a formal C3PAO assessment. Unsure which applies? We'll confirm it in a short discovery meeting.
Client Results across CMMC services
Defense contractors choose Intech Pacific because our certified team turns complex requirements into real readiness. We help clients reduce scope, improve evidence quality, accelerate remediation, and walk into assessment day with confidence.
Intech Pacific Assists PacMar Technologies in Achieving CMMC Level 2 Certification
"Bringing Intech Hawaii on board 12 months ago was the turning point in our CMMC journey,” said Mitchel Kagawa. “We needed a partner who truly understood the DoD landscape and could translate complex NIST requirements into actionable technical solutions. Intech’s local presence and 'Security-First' approach gave us the confidence and the infrastructure we needed to successfully navigate the C3PAO assessment with CG Silvers Consulting."
Mitchel Kagawa
IT Director
Terence Tang
CMMC Certified Assessor, CISSP
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FAQ
We're unsure about our CMMC scope — what's the best way to start, and what levels do you support?
The best first step is a short discovery meeting where we confirm whether you handle Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), identify the correct CMMC level, and outline the fastest path to readiness based on your contracts and environment. We support both CMMC Level 1 and CMMC Level 2 — helping you implement required safeguards, build documentation, and prepare for your annual self-assessment (Level 1) or your C3PAO certification process (Level 2). Many organizations begin with a CMMC Gap Assessment, which evaluates your environment against CMMC Level 1 or NIST 800-171 and produces a prioritized remediation roadmap before you invest heavily in tools or changes.
What is Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and why does it matter for our scope?
Controlled Unclassified Information is sensitive government data that requires specific safeguarding under federal regulations. Identifying exactly where this data lives in your environment is the critical first step to determining whether you need CMMC Level 2 and how large your assessment scope will be. If you handle FCI or CUI and fail to meet the required CMMC level, you risk losing eligibility to bid on new Department of Defense contracts — and may lose current contracts when they come up for renewal.
How is each service model different — Overwatch, Sentry, Command, and the CMMC Enclave?
Each matches a different level of internal IT capability. Overwatch provides certified compliance leadership and assessment prep while you use your existing technology stack. Sentry adds a managed cybersecurity tool stack in a co-managed model alongside your IT staff. Command is fully managed for organizations with little or no internal IT — we own IT operations, security tooling, compliance, and evidence readiness through certification. The CMMC Enclave is a secure, isolated Azure GCC environment for CUI that reduces assessment scope and can pair with any of the three.
Do we need to replace our current IT provider, and how long does readiness take?
No — flexible models like CMMC Overwatch and CMMC Sentry are designed to augment your existing internal IT staff or current IT vendor. We provide the compliance leadership and specialized security tools while your team continues managing daily technical operations. Timelines depend on your current security posture, the size of your environment, and the service model you choose — readiness can take from a few months to over a year. Partnering with our certified experts helps you avoid common delays and accelerate your path to certification.
Is Intech Pacific a C3PAO, and will you support us during the actual assessment?
No — Intech Pacific is a CMMC Level 2 Certified Managed Service Provider, not an authorized C3PAO. We act as your dedicated guides and implementers, using the official CMMC Certified Professionals (CCPs) and CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs) on our staff to prepare your organization to confidently pass its official assessment. When the third-party C3PAO arrives, we stand by your side throughout the certification process — helping you respond to assessor questions, locate evidence quickly, and address any issues during the assessment window.