What Is an SPRS Score?
The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score is the Department of Defense’s standardized metric for evaluating how well a contractor has implemented the 110 security controls in NIST Special Publication 800-171. Scores range from -203 (no controls implemented) to 110 (all controls fully implemented). Every defense contractor that handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is required to calculate their SPRS score, submit it to the SPRS portal, and maintain it as a condition of contract eligibility under DFARS 252.204-7019 and 252.204-7020.
Your SPRS score is not just a compliance checkbox — it is a competitive differentiator. Contracting officers and prime contractors increasingly use SPRS scores to evaluate supply chain risk. A higher score signals a more mature cybersecurity posture and can directly influence contract award decisions.
How the SPRS Score Is Calculated
The DoD Assessment Methodology assigns a weighted point value to each of the 110 NIST 800-171 controls. Every control that is not fully implemented results in a point deduction from the maximum score of 110. Controls are categorized by impact — some carry a deduction of 1 point, while critical controls such as multi-factor authentication and incident response can carry deductions of 3 or 5 points.
Controls documented in a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) may receive partial credit depending on the assessment methodology used, but unaddressed gaps always result in point deductions. CoreRecon calculates your exact SPRS score using the official DoD methodology and provides a clear breakdown of where your points are being lost.
CoreRecon SPRS Assessment Services
-SPRS Score Calculation
CoreRecon performs a thorough assessment of your current NIST 800-171 implementation and calculates your SPRS score using the DoD’s Basic Assessment Methodology. You receive a detailed scorecard showing every control, its implementation status, and the point impact of each gap.
-Targeted Score Improvement
Not all NIST 800-171 controls carry equal weight. CoreRecon identifies the high-value controls that will produce the largest SPRS score improvements with the least implementation effort. We create a prioritized remediation plan that gets your score moving upward as quickly as possible.
-SPRS Portal Submission Assistance
Once your assessment is complete, CoreRecon assists with preparing and submitting your SPRS score to the DoD portal. We ensure all required fields are accurate and that your submission aligns with the documentation in your System Security Plan and POA&M.
-Ongoing Score Monitoring
Your SPRS score is a living metric. As you implement new controls, close POA&M items, or make infrastructure changes, your score changes. CoreRecon provides ongoing monitoring and reassessment services to track your score over time and ensure it reflects your current security posture.
Who Needs an SPRS Score?
If your organization holds or is pursuing a DoD contract that involves CUI, you need an SPRS score. This includes defense contractors and subcontractors across Texas — from small businesses near NAS Corpus Christi and JBSA in San Antonio to mid-market aerospace firms in the Dallas-Fort Worth corridor, IT companies in Houston and Austin, and defense suppliers in El Paso, Plano, McKinney, and Arlington.
SPRS, NIST 800-171, CMMC, and DFARS: The Connection
Your SPRS score is the quantitative measure of your NIST 800-171 compliance. DFARS clauses 7019 and 7020 require you to have a current SPRS score on file. CMMC Level 2 certification — which will be required for many DoD contracts — is built on the same 110 controls that determine your SPRS score. CoreRecon addresses all of these frameworks as a single integrated compliance program.
Get Your SPRS Score Assessed
CoreRecon helps Texas defense contractors calculate, improve, and maintain their SPRS scores. Call (800) 955-2596 or contact us online to schedule an SPRS assessment with our compliance team.