Protect Controlled Unclassified Information. Meet federal requirements. Win DoD contracts. palmiq delivers the technical assessments, documentation, and remediation you need to achieve full NIST 800-171 compliance.
These are the problems defense contractors bring to palmiq every day. Here's how we solve them.
"We Don't Know Where Our CUI Lives."
palmiq conducts comprehensive CUI scoping and data flow mapping to identify exactly where controlled information is stored, processed, and transmitted across your network β including cloud environments, email systems, and third-party platforms.
"We Failed Our Self-Assessment."
Our gap assessment provides a control-by-control evaluation against all 110 NIST 800-171 requirements, producing a prioritized remediation roadmap with actionable steps to close every deficiency and improve your SPRS score.
"Our Documentation Is Incomplete."
palmiq develops and maintains your System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), network diagrams, CUI data flow documentation, and supporting security policies β all formatted for DoD assessment expectations.
"We Need CMMC but Don't Know Where to Start."
NIST 800-171 is the foundation of CMMC Level 2. palmiq aligns your gap assessment and remediation directly with CMMC certification requirements, so every dollar invested accelerates your path to certification.
What palmiq's NIST 800-171 Gap Assessment Includes
End-to-end compliance services from assessment through remediation and ongoing monitoring.
1. CUI Scoping & Boundary Definition
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Identify all systems, applications, and personnel that process CUI
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Map CUI data flows across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
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Define your assessment boundary to reduce scope and cost
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Classify assets as CUI, Security Protection, or Contractor Risk Managed
2. Control-by-Control Gap Analysis
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Evaluate every NIST 800-171 security requirement
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Document findings as MET, NOT MET, or NOT APPLICABLE
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Calculate your Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score
Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) with timelines
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Network architecture and CUI data flow diagrams
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Security policies aligned with NIST control families
4. Remediation & Implementation
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Prioritized remediation plan organized by risk severity
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Deploy Microsoft GCC High, Azure Government, FedRAMP solutions
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Configure endpoints, firewalls, SIEM, and identity management
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Ongoing advisory support throughout contract performance
17 NIST 800-171 Security Requirement Families
palmiq's gap assessment covers every control family, ensuring complete visibility into your security posture.
Access Control (AC) Awareness & Training (AT) Audit & Accountability (AU) Assessment & Monitoringt (CA) Configuration Management (CM) Identification & Auth (IA) Incident Response (IR) Maintenance (MA) Media Protection (MP)
Physical Protection (PE) Planning (PL) Personnel Security (PS) Risk Assessment (RA) System & Services Acq. (SA) System & Comms Protection (SC) System & Info Integrity (SI) Supply Chain Risk Mgmt. (SR)
Built for Defense Contractors. Backed by Certifications.
You must comply with NIST SP 800-171 if you:
GCC High & Azure Government
Expert deployment of Microsoft GCC High, Azure Government, Intune, Entra ID, and Defender for NIST-compliant environments.
GCC High & Azure Government
Enterprise-grade backup, endpoint protection, and disaster recovery aligned with NIST control families.
Assess + Implement
We don't just assess your gaps β we implement the solutions. From endpoint hardening to SIEM deployment, handled end to end.
GCC 360Β° Turnkey IT SolutionsHigh & Azure Government
Serving government agencies, defense contractors, and pharmaceutical companies across the Americas.
Ashburn, Virginia
Certified women-owned small business with deep roots in the federal contracting community. No long-term contracts required.
English & Spanish
Full service delivery in English and Spanish, supporting clients across the United States and Latin America.
"palmiq took us from a failing SPRS score to assessment-ready in under six months. Their team understood our CUI environment better than we did."
β IT Director, Defense Manufacturing Contractor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between NIST 800-171 and CMMC?
What is the difference between NIST 800-171 and CMMC?
How long does a NIST 800-171 gap assessment take?
How long does a NIST 800-171 gap assessment take?
What is an SPRS score and why does it matter?
What is an SPRS score and why does it matter?
Can palmiq help with both the assessment and the remediation?
Can palmiq help with both the assessment and the remediation?
Is NIST 800-171 Rev. 3 required yet?
Is NIST 800-171 Rev. 3 required yet?
Ready to Close Your NIST 800-171 Compliance Gaps?
Don't wait until your next contract renewal or DoD audit. palmiq gives you a clear, actionable path to compliance β backed by the engineering team that will implement every solution.
