SPRSSPRS Score
The Supplier Performance Risk System score (-203 to 110) reflecting a contractor's self-assessed compliance with NIST SP 800-171. Required for DoD contracts involving CUI.
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NIST SP 800-171
The NIST standard for protecting CUI in non-federal systems. Revision 2 — the revision DoD assesses — specifies 110 security requirements and forms the basis of CMMC Level 2 and DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance.
CMMC Level 2 (Advanced)
The mid-tier CMMC level requiring all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls. Third-party (C3PAO) assessment at this level was suspended as an award condition in July 2026 pending review; Level 2 self-assessment remains in force.
POA&M
A document identifying security weaknesses, the planned remediation actions, required resources, and scheduled completion dates for achieving full compliance.
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