What every small business needs to know about CMMC compliance before working with DOD

If you're trying to win Department of Defense contracts, understanding PIEE, CMMC, and your SPRS score isn't optional, it's the baseline. In this episode, Randie Ward breaks down exactly how to register inside PIEE, why CMMC compliance levels matter more than ever, and why a negative SPRS score doesn't mean you're disqualified. This is the practical, no-fluff walkthrough every small business needs before bidding on DOD work.

How to register inside PIEE and navigate the training tiles for SBIRS, SPRS, and WAWF
Why CMMC compliance levels are now mandatory for any business working with the Department of Defense
What the SPRS score actually measures and how the 110-question NIST self-assessment works
Why having a negative SPRS score is normal at the start and doesn't disqualify you from an award
A real story about a tribal-owned business navigating its first CMMC assessment with Army Corps of Engineers

EPISODE CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction to the Federal Help Center podcast
0:49 - Overview of PIEE and what it manages
1:14 - How RFPs RFIs and payments flow through PIEE
1:50 - Registering for PIEE and finding training resources
2:33 - Introduction to SBIRS and required payment systems
3:09 - What CMMC is and why it is here to stay
4:06 - Understanding CMMC security levels and requirements
4:30 - How SPRS scores work and the NIST self-assessment
5:21 - Why your CMMC level depends on the type of work
6:11 - Real story of a negative SPRS score with Army Corps
7:55 - Closing thoughts and community call to action

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