NowenKLC Consulting
UnclaimedAuthorized C3PAO providing independent cybersecurity assessments and compliance guidance for defense contractors and other organizations handling sensitive information.
Overview
KLC Consulting is an authorized C3PAO that specializes in cybersecurity maturity assessments and compliance services for the Defense Industrial Base and other organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information. The firm provides objective validation of security posture, readiness assessments, gap analyses, and guidance to help clients achieve and maintain certification under applicable defense cybersecurity standards. Serving a range of industries including manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, software development, and MSPs, KLC Consulting supports clients through every stage of assessment, remediation planning, and ongoing compliance, emphasizing practical, collaborative engagement and risk-based approaches.
Mission statement
To empower organizations to achieve and sustain cybersecurity maturity through objective assessments, practical guidance, and collaborative engagement, enabling them to protect critical information and maintain eligibility for DoD contracts.
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Claim KLC ConsultingUse your email at klcconsulting.net.What we offer
CMMC Level 2 Assessment Bundle
Achieve CMMC compliance confidently with our bundled assessment services.
klcconsulting.net →COTS Exemption Consulting
Obtain COTS exemptions to reduce compliance costs and avoid unnecessary CMMC requirements.
klcconsulting.net →Gap Analysis
Identify compliance gaps and create an actionable remediation roadmap for CMMC certification.
klcconsulting.net →Annual SPRS Affirmation
Ensure compliance with annual SPRS affirmation to maintain your CMMC certification.
klcconsulting.net →Market segments
Market size by segment
Growth potential (CAGR)
CMMC Third-Party Assessment
Independent assessments conducted by authorized C3PAOs to validate compliance with CMMC Level 2 requirements for Department of Defense contractors.
Products: CMMC Level 2 Assessment Bundle
CMMC Readiness and Mock Assessment
Pre-assessment scoping, mock readiness assessments, and remediation guidance to prepare organizations for formal CMMC evaluation.
Products: CMMC Level 2 Assessment Bundle, Gap Analysis
SPRS Attestation and DoD Compliance Reporting
Services that verify and affirm SPRS submissions and maintain eligibility for Department of Defense contracts through independent attestation and reporting.
Products: Annual SPRS Affirmation, Gap Analysis
COTS Exemption Advisory
Advisory services to determine commercial off-the-shelf exemption eligibility and prepare required documentation to reduce scope and cost of CMMC/NIST SP 800-171 compliance.
Products: COTS Exemption Consulting
More information about our offering
CMMC Level 2 Assessment Bundle
Official Level 2 certification assessment combined with a mock readiness assessment. This bundle includes remediation window guidance and substantial savings on the mock assessment, providing clients with a robust preparation strategy for the official evaluation.
- Save 50% On Mock AssessmentCombine your readiness mock assessment with the official Level 2 assessment for substantial savings.
- Achieve Official CertificationComplete the CMMC Level 2 assessment to obtain your certification for DoD contract eligibility.
- Confirm Your ReadinessConduct a mock assessment to uncover vulnerabilities and enhance preparation ahead of the official evaluation.
- Plan Your RemediationUtilize the recommended window to resolve issues identified in the mock assessment before the official certification.
COTS Exemption Consulting
Assistance to determine if products qualify for a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) exemption and to prepare the required documentation to avoid unnecessary CMMC/NIST 800-171 costs.
- Provide Comprehensive PackageThis package aids clients in compiling necessary documentation to showcase their products as COTS, thus securing exemptions.
- Assess Product QualificationsA thorough analysis ensures that products meet the necessary criteria, guiding clients in strategizing their compliance efforts.
- Clarify Eligibility RequirementsExpert insights assist in navigating the complexities surrounding COTS qualifications and documentation.
Gap Analysis
Identify compliance gaps, assess SPRS score, and provide a remediation roadmap. Helps large and small companies create a practical CMMC program and prepare for assessment.
- Pinpoint Compliance IssuesCritically evaluates existing procedures to spot deficiencies and ensure full compliance.
- Strategic Compliance RoadmapDelivers a clear action plan that outlines steps toward achieving CMMC compliance.
- Evaluate Compliance ReadinessHelps clients understand their current compliance level and readiness for CMMC certification.
- Customized Remediation StrategiesOffers specific solutions to address compliance challenges unique to different organizational sizes.
Annual SPRS Affirmation
Annual independent attestation of SPRS submission by an authorized C3PAO. This service ensures your compliance with the CMMC Program Rule and maintains your eligibility for DoD contracts.
- Affirms Compliance StatusConfirms that the organization continues to meet CMMC Level 2 requirements and accurately reflects its cybersecurity posture.
- Ensures SPRS ComplianceIndependent assessment validates that organizational practices align with compliance standards, fostering trust with the DoD.
Sources
Methodology and sourcing behind the figures and links shown above.
CMMC Third-Party Assessment
Estimate based on Defense Compliance Report’s target population for Level 2 (118,289 organizations) and published C3PAO assessment price ranges. Assuming certification is valid three years (annualized assessments = 118,289/3 ≈ 39,430 assessments/year) and using the midpoint of published C3PAO assessment fees ($30k–$60k → $45k average), annual market ≈ 39,430 × $45,000 ≈ $1.77B (rounded to $1.8B). Growth potential (CAGR ≈ 12%) reflects rapid rollout/mandates, low current certification penetration, and continued demand for third‑party assessments and readiness services during initial multi‑year adoption.
CMMC Readiness and Mock Assessment
No search results contained CMMC market size or growth data, so estimate derived from internal market-sizing logic. Assumptions: U.S. Defense Industrial Base ~300,000 contractors; average spend on pre-assessment scoping, mock CMMC readiness assessments, and remediation guidance estimated at $5k–$15k per organization (smaller firms at lower end, primes and larger suppliers higher). That range implies an annual addressable market of roughly $1.5B–$4.5B; midpoint used (≈$3.0B). Growth potential driven by phased DoD CMMC implementation, continued mandate enforcement, and recurring reassessments/remediation services — comparable cybersecurity compliance services typically grow in the low-to-mid double digits; applied a conservative CAGR of 12% for near-to-mid term adoption and services expansion. Key assumptions noted; numbers are estimates not from the provided search results.
SPRS Attestation and DoD Compliance Reporting
No explicit market-size or CAGR figures were found in the provided search results. I used the results to identify demand drivers (strong DoD emphasis on SPRS/SP 800-171 reporting, rising enforcement and supplier requirements) and applied a bottom-up estimate: assume roughly 100,000 DoD suppliers that handle CUI (subset of DoD supplier base) multiplied by an estimated average annual spending on SPRS attestation, reporting, and supporting services of ~$3–5k per supplier (initial assessments, POA&M support, ongoing reporting, tooling/subscription). That yields an estimated market around $300–500M (midpoint ~$400M). Growth potential is driven by increased enforcement, CMMC/DFARS activity, and ongoing compliance needs; I estimate a near-term CAGR ~10% given regulatory tailwinds and recurring service nature. These figures are high-level estimates and sensitive to assumptions about the number of CUI-handling suppliers and average spend per supplier.
COTS Exemption Advisory
Search results contained no explicit market-size or CAGR data for COTS exemption advisory. Estimate uses internal market hierarchy: U.S. DoD supplier base (~300,000 firms) with a conservative addressable subset needing CMMC/NIST COTS-exemption advisory (~25–35% → ~75k–105k engagements). Assuming an average advisory fee of ~$4,500–$6,500 per engagement (document preparation, eligibility assessment, consulting), implied annual market ≈ $0.45–$0.68B; midpoint ≈ $0.5B. Growth potential driven by CMMC rollout and broader NIST SP 800-171 enforcement, giving a near-term CAGR estimate of ~10%.
- KLC Consulting
- CMMC Level 2 Assessment Bundle
- COTS Exemption Consulting
- Gap Analysis
- Annual SPRS Affirmation
- an estimated 118,289 Defense Industrial Base organizations ... that will need CMMC Level 2 certification.
- Cost: $34,000 to $112,000 for implementation, plus $30,000 to $60,000 for the C3PAO assessment.
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