Challenge

A federal subcontractor began receiving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) from a prime contractor but did not have formal procedures for identifying, storing, sharing, or protecting the data. Leadership needed to understand what qualified as CUI, who should have access, and what documentation was required to reduce contract and compliance risk.

Approach

Cleared Systems helped the subcontractor define its CUI scope, map data flows, and develop practical handling procedures aligned with NIST 800-171 and DFARS expectations. We supported policy development, access control guidance, employee awareness, and documentation needed to show how CUI was managed across the organization.

Outcome

The subcontractor gained clear CUI handling procedures, stronger access controls, and documentation to support compliance conversations with prime contractors. The organization reduced contract risk, improved internal accountability, and became better prepared for future CMMC and CUI-related reviews.