IT Services for Government Contractors & Nonprofits
Secure, compliant, and budget-conscious IT for government contractors, federal agencies, associations, and nonprofits in Maryland, Virginia, and DC — built around compliance requirements and the funding realities of mission-driven organizations.
IT Built for Mission-Driven Organizations and Government Standards
Government contractors in the DMV region face some of the most demanding cybersecurity compliance requirements in any sector. The Department of Defense now requires CMMC certification for all contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information, and FedRAMP authorization is increasingly required for cloud services used by federal agencies. Nonprofits face a different challenge — donor data protection, grant compliance, and maximizing every technology dollar without a dedicated IT budget. Metro Point IT understands both. We help government contractors achieve the compliance certifications their contracts require, and we help nonprofits build secure, reliable IT that stretches every dollar further.
Compliance Frameworks We Support
- CMMC 2.0 — Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
- FISMA — Federal Information Security Modernization Act
- FedRAMP — Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program
- NIST SP 800-171 — Protecting CUI in non-federal systems
- NIST SP 800-53 — Security controls for federal systems
- StateRAMP — State-level cloud security authorization
Compliance Deep Dive
CMMC 2.0
What It Is
DoD requirement for all contractors handling Federal Contract Information or CUI. Three levels — Level 1 (17 practices), Level 2 (110 practices, NIST 800-171 aligned, third-party assessment required for most CUI contractors), Level 3 (134+ practices). Full rollout underway.
How We Help
CMMC readiness assessment mapping current controls against all required practices, gap remediation, NIST SP 800-171 control implementation, System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) development, and C3PAO assessment preparation.
NIST SP 800-171
What It Is
Defines 110 security requirements across 14 control families for protecting CUI in non-federal systems. Required under DFARS clause 252.204-7012 for all DoD contractors handling CUI. Self-attestation is now actively scrutinized by DoD.
How We Help
Implementation of all 110 controls, System Security Plan development, ongoing compliance processes, and scored self-assessment preparation under the DoD Assessment Methodology.
FISMA / FedRAMP
What It Is
FISMA requires federal agencies to secure their information systems. FedRAMP provides standardized security assessment for cloud services used by federal agencies. Contractors supporting federal agencies increasingly need to demonstrate FISMA-aligned environments.
How We Help
NIST SP 800-53 control assessment and implementation, security documentation for agency authorization, and continuous monitoring obligation support.
Government & Nonprofit IT We Provide
CMMC Readiness & Compliance
Full CMMC 2.0 gap assessment, control implementation, SSP development, and C3PAO assessment preparation.
Explore Cybersecurity ServicesCybersecurity & Endpoint Protection
NIST-aligned endpoint protection, MFA, email security, and continuous monitoring for contractor environments.
Explore Cybersecurity ServicesManaged IT Support
Flat-rate IT with documentation and audit trails satisfying government contractor compliance requirements.
Explore Managed IT SupportBackup & Disaster Recovery
Encrypted compliant backup and recovery meeting federal data retention and continuity requirements.
Explore Backup & RecoveryMicrosoft 365 Government Cloud
M365 GCC and GCC High deployment for contractors requiring FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments.
Explore Microsoft 365 ServicesNetwork Security & Access Control
CUI-compliant network segmentation, access controls, encrypted VPN, and boundary protection.
Explore Network ServicesWhy Metro Point IT for Government & Nonprofits
CMMC & NIST Expertise
Direct experience implementing NIST 800-171 and preparing contractors for CMMC assessments in the DMV's dense government contracting community.
Nonprofit-Friendly Pricing
Structured for smaller headcounts. Microsoft and Google nonprofit licensing discount qualification assistance.
Documentation Ready
Every change and control documented, giving you the audit trail compliance requires.
DMV Government Sector Experience
Maryland and Virginia are the heart of US government contracting. We know the landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CMMC and which contractors need it?
CMMC 2.0 applies to virtually all defense contractors. Level 1 covers contractors handling Federal Contract Information. Level 2 covers those handling CUI — most contractors on sensitive defense programs. If your contracts include DFARS 252.204-7012 you likely have CUI and need Level 2.
What is the difference between CMMC self-assessment and third-party certification?
Level 1 allows annual self-attestation. Level 2 for most CUI contractors requires triennial third-party assessment by a C3PAO. The DoD's False Claims Act enforcement means inaccurate self-attestation can trigger federal fraud investigations. Metro Point IT ensures your environment genuinely meets requirements before you attest.
Does my nonprofit need HIPAA or other compliance frameworks?
Nonprofits providing healthcare or handling PHI are subject to HIPAA. Those accepting credit card donations need PCI-DSS consideration. State privacy laws apply if collecting personal data from Maryland, Virginia, or DC residents. We assess your specific situation.
How do you help nonprofits reduce IT costs?
We qualify nonprofits for Microsoft 365 Nonprofit plans (up to 300 free licenses), Google for Nonprofits (free Workspace), and TechSoup discounts. Our flat-rate plans are structured for smaller headcounts and we help build multi-year technology plans that fit grant cycles.
What is a System Security Plan and do I need one?
An SSP describes your information system, applicable security requirements, and how they are implemented. NIST SP 800-171 requires one for any contractor handling CUI. The DoD Assessment Methodology scores CMMC compliance partly on SSP completeness. Metro Point IT develops your SSP as part of CMMC readiness.