DFARS Compliance Services in Texas

What Is DFARS Compliance?

The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) is a set of cybersecurity clauses that the Department of Defense adds to federal acquisition contracts. The most critical clause — DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting — requires every contractor and subcontractor that handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to implement the 110 security controls defined in NIST Special Publication 800-171.

DFARS compliance is not optional. If your organization holds a DoD contract that references DFARS 252.204-7012, 7019, 7020, or 7021, you must demonstrate that you have implemented adequate security measures, submitted your SPRS score, and can support DoD assessments. Failure to comply can result in contract termination, suspension, debarment, and potential False Claims Act liability.

Key DFARS Cybersecurity Clauses

DFARS 252.204-7012 — Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

The foundational clause requires contractors to implement NIST 800-171 controls, report cyber incidents to the DoD within 72 hours, and preserve forensic evidence for at least 90 days. This clause applies to any contract involving CUI.

DFARS 252.204-7019 — NIST 800-171 Assessment Requirements

Requires contractors to conduct a self-assessment using the DoD Assessment Methodology, calculate their SPRS score, and upload the results to the Supplier Performance Risk System before contract award.

DFARS 252.204-7020 — NIST 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

Authorizes the DoD to conduct Medium- or High-confidence assessments of a contractor’s NIST 800-171 implementation. Contractors must provide access to facilities, systems, and personnel to support these government-led assessments.

DFARS 252.204-7021 — CMMC Requirements

The newest clause requires contractors to achieve a specific Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level as a condition of contract award. CMMC Level 2 maps directly to NIST 800-171, making DFARS and CMMC compliance a unified effort.

CoreRecon DFARS Compliance Services

CoreRecon helps Texas defense contractors achieve and maintain DFARS compliance through a structured, hands-on approach. Our services include:

• DFARS Gap Assessment — Comprehensive review of your current security posture against all applicable DFARS clauses and NIST 800-171 controls
• SPRS Score Calculation & Submission — Accurate scoring using the DoD Assessment Methodology, with assistance in uploading results to the SPRS portal
• System Security Plan (SSP) Development — Documentation of how each NIST 800-171 control is implemented across your environment
• Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) — Formal tracking of control gaps with remediation timelines and ownership assignments
• Incident Response Planning — Development of cyber incident reporting procedures aligned with the 72-hour DFARS reporting requirement
• Managed Compliance & Monitoring — 24/7 SOC monitoring, vulnerability management, and continuous compliance support to maintain your security posture year-round

Who Needs DFARS Compliance in Texas?

Texas has one of the largest defense contractor ecosystems in the United States. Organizations that typically need DFARS compliance include:

• DoD prime contractors and subcontractors in San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Corpus Christi, El Paso, and surrounding areas
• Aerospace and defense manufacturers supporting military installations, including JBSA, NAS Corpus Christi, Fort Cavazos, and Ellington Field
• IT service providers and managed security companies supporting government clients
• Engineering firms performing classified or CUI-adjacent work for defense programs
• Any organization in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) supply chain

Why Choose CoreRecon for DFARS Compliance

• Veteran-Owned SDVOSB — Our leadership has firsthand experience with DoD security requirements and military operations
• Statewide Texas Coverage — Headquartered in Corpus Christi with clients across San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Plano, McKinney, and Arlington
• Unified Compliance Approach — We address DFARS, NIST 800-171, CMMC, and SPRS scoring as a single integrated program rather than disconnected assessments
• 24/7 Security Operations — Our SOC provides continuous monitoring and incident response so you stay compliant between formal reviews

Start Your DFARS Compliance Assessment

CoreRecon helps defense contractors across Texas navigate DFARS requirements with confidence. Whether you need a gap assessment, SPRS score improvement, or a fully managed compliance program, our team is ready to help. Call (800) 955-2596 or contact us online to schedule a DFARS compliance consultation.