Pennsylvania · Northeastern US
Pennsylvania CMMC Grants for Manufacturers: Army Depots, Defense Logistics, and DVIRC Support
Pennsylvania supports a significant defense manufacturing ecosystem through two major Army depots, the Defense Logistics Agency, and a thriving technology corridor in Pittsburgh. With CMMC Phase 2 third-party certification suspended in July 2026 pending a DoD review, and Phase 1 self-assessment obligations still fully in force, a gap assessment is the essential first step, and the Cyber Grants Alliance grant can cover it.
- 3Major Pennsylvania defense sites
- 2Pennsylvania Army depots
- 100Grants available
CMMC Phase 2 status: under DoD review. DoD suspended the CMMC Phase 2 third-party certification requirement in July 2026 pending a program review. Phase 1 self-assessment against NIST SP 800-171 remains mandatory now, and self-certified compliance carries more liability with third-party verification on hold.
Why it matters here
Where does Pennsylvania's defense work come from?
Pennsylvania's defense infrastructure is anchored by Letterkenny Army Depot and Tobyhanna Army Depot, which handle electronics maintenance and repair for the entire DoD. This creates extensive contracting opportunities in supply chain management and precision manufacturing.
Chambersburg
Letterkenny Army Depot
DoD's east coast depot for missile and munitions maintenance. The depot generates contracting in logistics, precision manufacturing, and specialized equipment.
Tobyhanna
Tobyhanna Army Depot
The DoD's largest electronics maintenance facility. Tobyhanna handles communications, radar, and electronic warfare systems for all military branches.
Statewide
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA operations throughout Pennsylvania support supply chain management for fuel, food, medical supplies, and industrial equipment for the entire DoD.
Your local partner
Who is Pennsylvania's CMMC and manufacturing partner?
The Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC) serves as Pennsylvania's Manufacturing Extension Partnership center, providing specialized assistance to manufacturers in the Philadelphia region and throughout the state. Through dvirc.org, DVIRC connects Pennsylvania manufacturers with cybersecurity resources and defense contracting support.
Cybersecurity readiness
DVIRC offers technology assessments and CMMC gap evaluation tools that can help manufacturers identify their current compliance status.
Defense contracting support
DVIRC assists small businesses with SAM.gov registration, proposal development, and subcontracting opportunities in the defense supply chain.
More resources
What other cybersecurity support can Pennsylvania businesses use?
Pennsylvania businesses can access additional cybersecurity support through state programs and regional partnerships designed to protect the defense manufacturing supply chain.
Pittsburgh Tech Corridor
Strong capabilities in robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing, with applications in defense production and supply chain management.
Lehigh Valley Manufacturing
One of the largest manufacturing clusters in the Northeast, with capabilities in metals, chemicals, and precision manufacturing for defense applications.
PA Dept. of Community and Economic Development
State programs supporting workforce training, technology adoption, and international trade for Pennsylvania manufacturers.
The grant
How much does a CMMC gap assessment cost in Pennsylvania?
Through the CMMC gap assessment grant, it is an in-kind award. You receive the assessment itself, delivered by a certified partner. 100 grants are available.
Confirm you qualify
Open to U.S. defense contractors and manufacturers in the supply chain that hold or pursue DoD contracts and have not yet completed a CMMC assessment.
Get assessed against NIST 800-171
A certified partner reviews your current controls and identifies the gaps that stand between you and CMMC Level 2.
Leave knowing where you stand
You receive a prioritized list of your compliance gaps by severity, so you know what to fix first.
Questions
Frequently asked questions: Pennsylvania CMMC grants
Who qualifies for the CMMC gap assessment grant in Pennsylvania?
The grant is open to U.S. defense contractors and manufacturers in the DoD supply chain that hold or are pursuing DoD contracts and have not yet completed a CMMC assessment. Pennsylvania businesses supporting Army depots or DLA are typical candidates.
How much does a CMMC gap assessment cost in Pennsylvania?
Through the Cyber Grants Alliance program, the assessment is delivered as an in-kind grant. You receive the assessment itself from a certified partner. 100 grants are available.
What is Pennsylvania's MEP center?
The Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (DVIRC) serves as Pennsylvania's Manufacturing Extension Partnership center, providing specialized assistance to manufacturers in the Philadelphia region and throughout the state. Through dvirc.org, DVIRC connects Pennsylvania manufacturers with cybersecurity resources and defense contracting support.
Is CMMC Level 2 enforcement still happening on November 10, 2026?
No. DoD suspended the CMMC Phase 2 third-party (C3PAO) certification requirement on July 13, 2026, pending a program review, so there is no confirmed enforcement date at this time. Phase 1 self-assessment against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls remains mandatory now, and self-certified SPRS scores carry more liability while third-party verification is paused. A gap assessment is still the essential first step.
Do subcontractors in Pennsylvania need CMMC?
If your contract or a prime's contract involves Controlled Unclassified Information, CMMC requirements generally flow down to subcontractors that handle that information. A gap assessment is the fastest way to confirm what applies to you.
Ready when you are
Apply for your CMMC gap assessment grant
100 in-kind awards. Confirm eligibility and submit in minutes.
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