“DFARS and CMMC requirements just came down from our customer, and our suppliers don’t know they’re affected.”
A new contract or modification arrived with DFARS and CMMC clauses. You understand you are affected. Your suppliers do not know they are too.
Request a Situation ReviewWhat you're facing
- You are not sure which clauses must flow to which suppliers.
- Small suppliers do not understand the requirements, or assume they do not apply.
- Your prime expects evidence that your supply base is being managed.
- Specialty metals, country-of-origin, and CUI handling all need attention.
What this is costing you
- Contract eligibility and future awards.
- Findings from your prime or government reviews.
- Suppliers that cannot keep supporting defense work.
- Rework if requirements are discovered late.
The questions you're probably asking
- Which clauses flow down, and to whom?
- How do we explain this to small suppliers?
- What evidence will our prime expect?
- Where do we start with CMMC in the supply base?
Where to start
- 1List the DFARS and CMMC clauses in your contract.
- 2Map which suppliers touch covered items or controlled information.
- 3Send those suppliers a plain-language summary of what applies to them.
- 4Ask each affected supplier for their current status.
- 5Track responses and gaps in one place.
The Exceleor Path
- 01
Discovery
Understand the problem, measure where things stand today, and agree on what success looks like.
- 02
Define the engagement path
Most organizations don't know the path. We do. A proven method, tailored to your situation.
- 03
Training
Bring your people to a clear understanding of the requirements.
- 04
Implement and engage
Carry out the work jointly, with your people involved from day one.
- 05
Verify
Confirm the work was done and meets the requirement.
- 06
Validate
Confirm the original problem is actually solved, measured against the success measures from Discovery.
- 07
Transfer ownership
We collaborate throughout, so your team can run it without us.
- 08
Sustain and grow
We stay close, check in, and catch the next need early. We're here to make sure you succeed.
What you'll have at the end
- A clear flow-down map of clauses to suppliers.
- Suppliers who understand what applies to them.
- Evidence of supply base management for your prime.
- A readiness plan for the suppliers with gaps.
Why SupplySourceSync
- 30+ years of VP-level supply chain and quality leadership, including $1.85B in supply chain assets managed.
- Certified ISO auditor experience across aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, and electronics.
- Work with organizations such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Toyota, and Ford.
- We do the work with your people, prove the problem is solved, and hand you the keys.
SupplySourceSync is an Exceleor LLC company.
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