The defense industrial base in Washington, DC
Washington is where much of the Department of Defense’s headquarters work happens, and many of the firms that support it are small professional services, IT, engineering and facilities companies. Their contracts and subcontracts increasingly carry DFARS 252.204-7012 and the CMMC clause, DFARS 252.204-7021.
In the District itself, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the Washington Navy Yard sit alongside federal headquarters across the city, with the Pentagon just over the Potomac in Arlington. For a DC firm, CMMC usually arrives one of two ways: directly in a prime award, or as a flow-down from a larger prime that needs its subcontractors to show they protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
DC contractors often hold several contracts with different clauses at once. The first job is to read those clauses together and set one sensible scope, so you do not build a Level 2 environment where Level 1 is all you need.
Defense hubs in and near Washington, DC
These are well-known public installations and industry clusters, listed for orientation only. Galaxy Consulting does not claim to work with these installations or with their contractors.
| Hub | General mission area |
|---|---|
| The Pentagon (Arlington, VA) | Department of Defense headquarters |
| Washington Navy Yard | Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) headquarters |
| Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling | Joint Navy and Air Force base; Defense Intelligence Agency headquarters |
| Fort Lesley J. McNair | Army installation and National Defense University |
| Fort Meade (MD) | NSA, U.S. Cyber Command and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) |
How we work with Washington, DC contractors
Galaxy Consulting works remotely and on site by arrangement from its base in Fort Washington, Maryland. Washington, DC is part of our home market, so on-site sessions, office walk-throughs and evidence reviews are straightforward to schedule.
- Free 30-minute readiness call. We read your clauses and talk through your likely level.
- Scope and level determination. We map your system boundary and separate FCI from CUI, so Level 1 or Level 2 covers only what it must.
- Gap assessment. A practice-by-practice review with a written gap report, a prioritized remediation roadmap and an SPRS score estimate. See what a NIST 800-171 gap assessment includes.
- Remediation and documentation. Control implementation support, the System Security Plan (SSP), policies, procedures and POA&M.
- Self-assessment and SPRS support. Help with your self-assessment, SPRS submission and annual affirmation.
The full list is on our CMMC services page.
Where CMMC stands today
The CMMC program rule, 32 CFR Part 170, took effect on December 16, 2024, and the contract clause, DFARS 252.204-7021, on November 10, 2025, which started Phase 1. On July 13, 2026 the Department of War (DoD) suspended the move to Phase 2. During the suspension, new requirements may only call for Level 1 (Self) or Level 2 (Self), and DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171 still apply. Read what the Phase 2 suspension means.
Who you would work with
Galaxy Consulting, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Cyber-AB authorized CMMC Registered Provider Organization (RPO), with a Registered Practitioner (RP) on staff to guide your CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 self-assessment preparation. Galaxy has affirmed its own CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 self-assessments in SPRS.
Other markets we serve
We support defense contractors in every state. These pages describe the defense industrial base in other areas where we work remotely and on site by arrangement; see all markets we serve.
- CMMC in Maryland
- CMMC in Northern Virginia
- CMMC in San Antonio, TX
- CMMC in Honolulu, Hawaii
- CMMC in San Diego, CA
- CMMC in Seattle, WA
- CMMC in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
- CMMC in Missouri
- CMMC in Colorado
- CMMC in Los Angeles, CA
- CMMC in Arizona
- CMMC in Utah
- CMMC in Huntsville, AL
- CMMC in Florida
- CMMC in Dayton, OH
- CMMC in Massachusetts
- CMMC in Oklahoma
- CMMC in North Carolina
- CMMC in Georgia
Frequently asked questions
Do DC contractors that only provide professional services need CMMC?
If your DoD contract or subcontract has you handle Federal Contract Information or Controlled Unclassified Information on your own systems, CMMC applies to you whatever service you provide. Level 1 covers FCI and Level 2 covers CUI.
Can you work with our team in person in DC?
Yes, by arrangement. Galaxy Consulting is based in Fort Washington, Maryland, just south of the District, and works on site across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia as well as remotely.
Where is Galaxy Consulting based?
Galaxy Consulting is based in Fort Washington, Maryland, in Prince George’s County just south of DC. We work remotely and on site by arrangement across Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia, and remotely with contractors nationwide.
Can Galaxy Consulting certify my company for CMMC?
No. Galaxy Consulting advises and prepares; it does not certify. As a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) we help you get ready and support your self-assessment. Official CMMC Level 2 certification assessments are conducted by an authorized C3PAO, and Level 3 assessments by DCMA’s DIBCAC.
Related CMMC pages
- CMMC overview: what an RPO does and how we help
- CMMC services and the free readiness call
- What a CMMC Registered Provider Organization (RPO) can and cannot do
- What a NIST 800-171 gap assessment includes
- CMMC readiness across Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia
- All markets we serve nationwide
Book a free 30-minute call about CMMC in Washington, DC
Galaxy Consulting is a veteran-owned Cyber-AB Registered Provider Organization (RPO) based in Fort Washington, Maryland, working with Washington, DC contractors remotely and on site by arrangement. A free 30-minute readiness call covers your contract clauses, your likely CMMC level and what to fix first. No obligation.
General information, not legal advice. Check your own contract clauses with your contracting officer or counsel.