Schriever Space Force Station
Buckley SFB Space Delta 4
Fort Carson Army
Explore defense contracting opportunities, state programs, MEP centers, and CMMC compliance resources for Colorado.
Colorado's Defense and Space Footprint
Colorado is one of the most strategically important states for US space operations, home to multiple Space Force and Air Force installations.
Defense Contractors in Colorado
Colorado contractors work with Schriever, Buckley, and Fort Carson in space cybersecurity, IT, logistics, and advanced technology.
- Schriever Space Force Station: Primary home to Space Delta operations and satellite command. Critical space cybersecurity contracting opportunities.
- Buckley SFB: Space Delta 4 and 460th Space Wing. Missile warning, space surveillance, and satellite operations.
- Fort Carson: Army installation focused on infantry and Stryker brigade operations. Contracts in logistics, IT, and security services.
- Air Force Academy: Cadet training and defense technology research.
Colorado MEP and State Programs
Manufacturer's Edge is Colorado's MEP center, providing cybersecurity and technology adoption support.
Colorado MEP Programs
Manufacturer's Edge helps small businesses assess NIST SP 800-171 readiness and navigate CMMC requirements.
- Manufacturer's Edge: Colorado's MEP provides technology assessments and cybersecurity readiness support. manufacturersedge.com
- CISA Region 8: Denver field office serves Colorado with no-cost cybersecurity advisories.
- Colorado Office of Cybersecurity: Partners with CISA on critical infrastructure protection for defense-adjacent businesses.
CMMC Compliance: What Defense Contractors Need to Know
CMMC Level 2 requires 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls. A professional gap assessment is the critical first step.
CMMC Phase 2 Update
DoD suspended the CMMC Phase 2 third-party (C3PAO) certification requirement on July 13, 2026, pending a program review: there is no confirmed enforcement date at this time. Phase 1 self-assessment against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls remains mandatory now.
- NIST SP 800-171: 110 controls across 14 domains including Access Control, Incident Response, and Audit.
- Gap Assessment: Identifies gaps and ranks them by severity. Apply for an in-kind CGA grant.
CGA National CMMC Gap Assessment Grant
100 in-kind grants. Sponsored by Capital Cyber Compliance.
Who Is Eligible?
Defense contractors, subcontractors, and manufacturers who handle CUI. Colorado space and tech contractors encouraged to apply.
- What You Get: Professional gap assessment against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls.
- What It Costs: Nothing. Apply now.
How to Get Started
Taking the first step toward CMMC compliance starts with understanding where your organization stands.
- Step 1: Complete the CGA Grant Application at cybergrantsalliance.org/cmmc-gap-assessment-grant. Applications take under 10 minutes.
- Step 2: If approved, you will be connected with an independent certified assessor who will conduct your gap assessment within 2 to 4 weeks.
- Step 3: Review your prioritized gap list and decide what to fix first. Remediation and implementation help is available separately from Capital Cyber Compliance.
- Step 4: Once remediation is complete, schedule your official CMMC certification assessment with an accredited C3PAO.
Ready to Start Your CMMC Journey?
Apply for the CGA National CMMC Gap Assessment Grant. 100 in-kind grants.
This post is for informational purposes only. Cyber Grants Alliance is a nonprofit providing grant access. Capital Cyber Compliance provides in-kind grants and professional assessment services.