GSA CUI COMPLIANCE PARTNER
GSA CUI Confidence for Federal Contractors
GSA Ready Now runs GSA CUI gap assessments against all 97 NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 controls and the 9 GSA showstoppers, and provides managed security with 24/7 SOC monitoring and 1-hour incident reporting. With expert guidance, we help GSA contractors close compliance gaps, pass authorization, and keep CUI protected, without the guesswork.
RESOURCES
Where Can You Find GSA CUI Compliance Guides?
The guides below are free downloadable resources to help you understand the rules, identify gaps, and move toward authorization.
NIST 800-171 Rev 3 Overview
A plain-English walkthrough of all 17 control families and what Rev 3 changed from Rev 2.
Download GuideThe 9 GSA Showstoppers
Checklist of the controls GSA requires with no exceptions — no POA&M allowed. Know them cold.
Download ChecklistSSPP Readiness Kit
What a System Security and Privacy Plan looks like for GSA CUI contractors, with section prompts.
Request KitTHE CHALLENGE
Why Is GSA CUI Compliance So Hard for Federal Contractors?
Federal contractors handling CUI face a growing control catalog, hard deadlines, and zero tolerance for gaps in critical areas.
THE PROCESS
What Are the 7 Steps to GSA CUI Readiness?
A clear, repeatable path from initial scoping to continuous monitoring. Every engagement follows the same framework.
Scope Your CUI Environment
Identify every system, app, and process that touches Controlled Unclassified Information.
Conduct Gap Assessment
Evaluate against all 97 NIST 800-171 Rev 3 controls and the 9 GSA showstoppers.
Develop Your SSPP
System Security and Privacy Plan mapped to every required control and family.
Build POA&M
Plan of Action and Milestones for non-showstopper gaps, prioritized by risk.
Implement & Remediate
Close showstoppers first — no POA&M allowed — then work through the broader backlog.
Validate Evidence
Audit-ready proof for every control: configurations, logs, policies, and procedures.
Continuous Monitoring
Catch compliance drift early so your GSA authorization stays in good standing.
WHAT WE DO
What GSA CUI Services Does GSA Ready Now Offer?
Four services that work together — or stand alone — to get you ready, keep you compliant, and protect your CUI around the clock.
GSA Gap Assessment
Full 97-control evaluation with showstopper prioritization and a clear remediation roadmap.
Learn MoreManaged Compliance
Ongoing SSPP upkeep, POA&M tracking, and evidence collection so your posture never drifts.
Learn MoreMSP Services
IT infrastructure management aligned to NIST 800-171 Rev 3 from patching to identity.
Learn MoreMSSP / 24/7 SOC
Round-the-clock monitoring, threat detection, and incident reporting that meets GSA timelines.
Learn MoreREADINESS FRAMEWORK
Which GSA CUI Readiness Phase Is Your Company In?
Every contractor sits somewhere on the readiness curve. Our five-phase model tells you where you are and what to do next.
PHASE 1
Critical
Major showstoppers unresolved. Immediate intervention required.
PHASE 2
Developing
Foundational controls in progress. Several gaps to close.
PHASE 3
Managed
Most controls in place. Where most contractors land first.
PHASE 4
Proactive
Controls documented, evidence collected, drift detected early.
PHASE 5
Optimized
Continuous monitoring with metrics-driven improvement.
SUCCESS STORIES
Trusted by Federal Contractors
The gap assessment gave us a clear view of every Rev 3 control we were missing. We closed our showstoppers in six weeks.
— CISO, GSA Schedule Holder
Before GSA Ready Now we were tracking compliance in a spreadsheet. Now our SSPP and POA&M are audit-ready whenever we need them.
— Director of IT, Federal Services Firm
Their team explained exactly what the 9 showstoppers meant for us and built a remediation plan we could actually execute.
— VP of Operations, Federal Supplier
Representative quotes from federal contractor engagements.
WHY US
Why Do Federal Contractors Choose GSA Ready Now?
GSA-Focused Expertise
We specialize in the GSA CUI workflow, not generic compliance — we know the nuances of NIST 800-171 Rev 3 as applied to federal contractors.
Fixed-Price Packages
No hourly surprises. You get a scope, a timeline, and a price you can actually budget against.
Accelerated Timelines
Structured process means most engagements reach showstopper closure in under 90 days.
White-Glove Support
Dedicated compliance advisors guide you from kickoff through authorization and beyond.
One Team, Full Stack
Compliance, MSP, and MSSP under one roof. No finger-pointing between vendors.
Practical, Not Theoretical
Real controls, real evidence, real remediation — built for contractors who actually have work to deliver.
Ready to Get GSA CUI Certified?
Schedule a 30-minute consultation to walk through your compliance needs and timeline. No commitment — just clarity.
Under 25 people? Apply for an in-kind cybersecurity grant from Cyber Grants Alliance, a nonprofit. No cost to you. Need CMMC? Capital Cyber Compliance runs gap assessments. Need a managed security team? Capital Cyber runs it.
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026