Pearl Harbor Hickam AFB
Schofield Barracks
Camp Smith HQ
Explore defense contracting opportunities, state programs, MEP centers, and CMMC compliance resources for Hawaii.
Hawaii's Strategic Defense Position
Hawaii is critical to US Indo-Pacific strategy, hosting major Army, Air Force, and Navy installations.
Defense Contractors in Hawaii
Hawaii contractors support Pacific military operations in logistics, aviation, and IT services.
- Pearl Harbor-Hickam AFB: Joint base integrating Air Force and Navy operations across the Pacific. Logistics and aviation maintenance contracting.
- Schofield Barracks: Army installation supporting Indo-Pacific rapid deployment operations.
- Camp Smith: Hawaii Army National Guard headquarters.
Hawaii's MEP and State Programs
INNOVATE Hawaii is Hawaii's MEP center supporting defense-adjacent manufacturers.
Hawaii MEP Programs
INNOVATE Hawaii helps small businesses with NIST-based cybersecurity assessments.
- INNOVATE Hawaii: Hawaii's MEP provides cybersecurity and technology adoption support. innovatehawaii.org
- CISA Region 9: Serves Hawaii through the Honolulu field office.
CMMC Compliance: What Defense Contractors Need to Know
CMMC Level 2 requires 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls for contractors handling CUI.
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: The CMMC Level 2 foundation. 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 and manufacturers who handle CUI. Hawaii small businesses encouraged to apply.
- 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.