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Governance, Risk, Audit & Privacy · Intermediate

CMMC Level 1

CMMC level for contractors handling only FCI, requiring the 15 FAR 52.204-21 safeguarding requirements and an annual self-assessment.

Definition

Level 1 (Foundational) requires all 15 requirements to be met, with no POA&Ms allowed. Results and an annual affirmation by a senior official are submitted to SPRS.

Example

A janitorial services contractor with FCI completes an annual Level 1 self-assessment.

Exam tip

No POA&Ms are permitted at Level 1.

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