Pease ANGB Space Force
Portsmouth NS Shared w/ME
NH National Guard Army/Air
Explore defense contracting opportunities, state programs, MEP centers, and CMMC compliance resources for New Hampshire.
New Hampshire's Defense Footprint
New Hampshire supports Pease ANGB and shares Portsmouth Naval Shipyard with Maine.
Defense Contractors in New Hampshire
New Hampshire contractors support Pease ANGB and National Guard operations.
- Pease ANGB: Air National Guard base hosting space operations and refueling missions.
- New Hampshire National Guard: Supports military and cyber defense operations.
New Hampshire MEP and State Programs
NH MEP supports small businesses with technology and cybersecurity readiness.
New Hampshire MEP Programs
NH MEP helps small businesses prepare for NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC requirements.
- NH MEP: nhmep.org
- CISA Region 1: Boston field office serves New Hampshire.
CMMC Compliance: What Defense Contractors Need to Know
CMMC Level 2 requires 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls. Apply for an in-kind CGA grant.
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.
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. New Hampshire 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.