NIST 800-171 Compliance Services in Texas

What Is NIST 800-171?

NIST Special Publication 800-171 establishes the cybersecurity requirements that any non-federal organization must meet when it stores, processes, or transmits Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) on behalf of a federal agency. Published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the framework contains 110 security controls across 14 families — including Access Control, Incident Response, Risk Assessment, and System and Communications Protection.

If your company handles CUI under a Department of Defense (DoD) contract, a NASA agreement, or any federal acquisition that references DFARS 252.204-7012, you are required to implement every applicable NIST 800-171 control and document your compliance posture in a System Security Plan (SSP). Non-compliance can result in contract loss, negative CPARS ratings, and potential False Claims Act liability.

CoreRecon NIST 800-171 Compliance Services

CoreRecon provides end-to-end NIST 800-171 compliance services to defense contractors, federal subcontractors, and regulated organizations throughout Texas. Our veteran-led cybersecurity team has direct experience with DoD security requirements and works with organizations of every size — from small machine shops to mid-market aerospace manufacturers.

Gap Assessment & Readiness Review

We evaluate your current security posture against all 110 NIST 800-171 controls, identify gaps, and deliver a prioritized remediation roadmap. Every assessment includes detailed findings mapped to specific control families so your team knows exactly what to fix and in what order.

SPRS Score Calculation & Improvement

Your Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score is the DoD’s primary measure of your NIST 800-171 compliance. CoreRecon calculates your current SPRS score, identifies the controls that will deliver the largest point improvements, and helps you raise your score from wherever you stand today toward the maximum of 110. We also assist with uploading your score to the SPRS portal as required by DFARS 252.204-7019 and 252.204-7020.

System Security Plan (SSP) Development

A complete, accurate SSP is the cornerstone of NIST 800-171 compliance. CoreRecon develops or refines your SSP to document how each of the 110 controls is implemented in your specific environment, including network diagrams, data flow maps, and control inheritance descriptions for cloud services.

Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) Management

For controls that are not yet fully implemented, CoreRecon creates and manages your POA&M — the formal document that tracks each gap, assigns remediation owners, sets target completion dates, and records progress. We work with your team on a recurring basis to close POA&M items on schedule.

Ongoing Compliance Monitoring

Compliance is not a one-time event. CoreRecon offers 24/7 managed cybersecurity services including SOC monitoring, vulnerability scanning, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and log management — all mapped to NIST 800-171 control families. This ensures your organization maintains compliance between formal assessments.

Who Needs NIST 800-171 Compliance in Texas?

Texas is home to a massive defense and federal contracting ecosystem. Organizations in the following categories typically require NIST 800-171 compliance:

• DoD prime contractors and subcontractors handling CUI
• Aerospace and defense manufacturers near JBSA (San Antonio), NAS Corpus Christi, and the DFW defense corridor
• IT and engineering firms supporting NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston
• Federal systems integrators with Texas operations in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, and Arlington
• Universities and research institutions performing DoD-funded research
• Any organization referenced in a contract clause citing DFARS 252.204-7012

NIST 800-171 and CMMC: How They Connect

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Level 2 is directly based on the 110 controls in NIST 800-171. If you achieve full NIST 800-171 compliance today, you are building the exact foundation required for CMMC Level 2 certification. CoreRecon helps Texas defense contractors prepare for both frameworks simultaneously, ensuring your investment in compliance carries forward as CMMC enforcement ramps up through 2025 and 2026.

Why Texas Defense Contractors Choose CoreRecon

• Veteran-Owned SDVOSB — CoreRecon is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business with leadership that understands DoD culture and security expectations.
• Texas-Based, Texas-Focused — Headquartered in Corpus Christi with clients across San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Plano, McKinney, and Arlington.
• 24/7 SOC & Managed Security — Compliance assessments backed by around-the-clock security operations so your defenses stay active every day.
• Full-Stack Compliance — NIST 800-171, CMMC, DFARS, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC readiness under one roof.

Get a NIST 800-171 Compliance Assessment

Whether you need a first-time gap assessment, help raising your SPRS score, or a full managed compliance program, CoreRecon is ready to help. Call (800) 955-2596 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with our NIST 800-171 compliance team.