Business Systems
FCI Handling
Basic Safeguards Applied
FCI compliance for defense contractors (CMMC Level 1)
Sherpa helps contractors implement FAR 52.204-21 safeguards, prepare SPRS submissions, and operate with defensible CMMC Level 1 compliance.
FCI compliance is simpler than most firms make it
If your organization only handles Federal Contract Information (FCI),
you are not required to implement full CMMC Level 2 controls.
You are required to:
Implement 15 basic safeguards under FAR 52.204-21
Ensure controlled handling of contract information
Submit an accurate SPRS self-assessment
Sherpa helps you do this correctly — without overengineering your environment.
CMMC Level 1 implementation, done properly
No unnecessary tooling. No overbuilt environments.
Where contractors get FCI wrong
Common Mistakes
Overbuilding toward Level 2 unnecessarily
Misunderstanding what qualifies as FCI
Incomplete or inaccurate SPRS scoring
Lack of defensible documentation
Sherpa Approach
Clear scoping of FCI vs CUI
Targeted implementation of required safeguards
Accurate and defensible SPRS submission
Clean documentation aligned to your environment
Confirm your CMMC Level 1 posture
We’ll determine your scope, validate your safeguards, and prepare your SPRS submission.
