Now accepting applications - Cohort 1

Win Your First Government Contract in One Week

The intensive 7-day bootcamp that takes your startup from zero to CMMC Level 1 compliant — registered, documented, and ready to bid on federal contracts.

7 days
to first bid
CMMC 1
compliant
$0
penalties risk

The $900B federal market is locked behind compliance walls

Most startups never bid on government contracts — not because they lack the product, but because they do not know how to navigate CMMC, SAM.gov, and federal procurement.

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Compliance is overwhelming

CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800-171 — the acronyms alone stop most founders before they start.

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Consultants cost $50k+

Traditional compliance firms charge enterprise rates. Startups cannot afford to even get in the room.

Years of waiting

Most companies take 12-18 months to get contract-ready. By then, competitors have the relationships.

The Custodia Method

We built the fastest path from startup to contractor

Custodia compresses what takes most companies a year into a structured 7-day bootcamp — live workshops, done-for-you documentation, and expert guidance every step of the way.

18 months of DIY compliance
7 days with expert guidance
$50k+ traditional consulting
Accessible bootcamp pricing
Generic NIST frameworks
CMMC Level 1 — exactly what DoD requires
Compliance then forget
Managed year-round so you stay bid-ready
The 7-Day Bootcamp

Your week, day by day

Every day has a specific deliverable. By end of Day 7, you are compliant and your first bid is submitted.

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Day 1

Foundation & SAM.gov Registration

  • Register your business on SAM.gov (System for Award Management)
  • Obtain a CAGE Code and UEI number
  • Identify your NAICS codes for defense/federal work
  • Set up your secure business email and document storage
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Day 2

CMMC Level 1 Requirements

  • Understand the 17 CMMC Level 1 practices (FAR 52.204-21)
  • Audit your current IT environment against each control
  • Identify gaps across access control, media protection, and incident response
  • Create your System Security Plan (SSP) draft
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Day 3

Access Control & Identity

  • Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all accounts
  • Establish least-privilege access policies
  • Configure password management and session controls
  • Document user accounts and access rights
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Day 4

Data Protection & Media

  • Identify and label all Federal Contract Information (FCI)
  • Implement encryption for data at rest and in transit
  • Establish removable media policies
  • Set up secure data disposal procedures
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Day 5

Configuration & Patching

  • Establish baseline configurations for all systems
  • Implement automated patch management
  • Disable unnecessary services and ports
  • Document your configuration management process
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Day 6

Incident Response & Audit

  • Draft your Incident Response Plan (IRP)
  • Enable audit logging on all critical systems
  • Set up log retention (minimum 90 days)
  • Test your incident reporting process with DFARS clause 252.204-7012
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Day 7

First Bid & Go-Live

  • Review and finalize your System Security Plan
  • Complete your self-attestation for CMMC Level 1
  • Search SAM.gov for active solicitations matching your NAICS codes
  • Submit your first bid with full compliance documentation

What is CMMC Level 1?

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the Department of Defense framework for protecting Federal Contract Information (FCI). Level 1 is the entry point — required for any company handling non-sensitive federal data.

The 17 CMMC Level 1 Practices (FAR 52.204-21)

01Limit system access to authorized users
02Limit system access to authorized transactions
03Verify and control external system connections
04Control CUI posted to publicly accessible systems
05Identify and authenticate system users
06Sanitize or destroy media before disposal
07Limit physical access to authorized individuals
08Escort visitors and monitor physical access
09Maintain audit logs of system activity
10Perform periodic scans for malicious code
11Update malicious code protection mechanisms
12Perform ad-hoc scans of files from external sources
13Identify, report, and correct information flaws
14Provide training on security awareness
15Establish baseline configurations
16Restrict, disable, or prevent wireless access
17Control wireless access using authentication

Bottom line: If your startup handles any federal contract information, CMMC Level 1 is not optional. It is a contract requirement as of 2025. Without it, you cannot bid.

Monthly Managed Service

We keep you compliant year-round

Winning the first contract is day one. Keeping your CMMC compliance active — while you focus on executing contracts and winning more — is where Custodia becomes your unfair advantage.

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Continuous Monitoring

We watch your 17 CMMC Level 1 controls 24/7 and alert you the moment anything drifts out of compliance.

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Policy Maintenance

Your SSP, IRP, and all compliance docs stay current. We update them as regulations change — you never touch a policy document again.

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Incident Response Support

If a cyber incident occurs, we handle the DFARS reporting to DoD within the required 72 hours, protecting your contracts.

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Monthly Compliance Reports

Audit-ready reports on your compliance posture sent monthly — ready to show contracting officers on demand.

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Patch & Config Management

We track your patch status and system configurations against CMMC baselines so you are always bid-ready.

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Dedicated Compliance Advisor

One point of contact for every compliance question, contract requirement, and audit request. No ticket queues.

Simple pricing, serious results

No hidden fees. No long-term lock-in on the bootcamp.

The Bootcamp
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One-time · 7 days
  • 7 live daily workshop sessions
  • Done-for-you System Security Plan
  • SAM.gov registration walkthrough
  • CMMC Level 1 self-attestation guide
  • First bid submission support
  • 30-day post-bootcamp access
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Managed Compliance
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Per month · Cancel anytime
  • Continuous CMMC Level 1 monitoring
  • All policy documents maintained
  • Monthly compliance reports
  • DFARS incident response support
  • Configuration and patch tracking
  • Dedicated compliance advisor
  • Audit-ready documentation on demand
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Bootcamp graduates receive priority access and a discount on the Managed Compliance plan.

Limited spots · Cohort 1

Ready to bid on federal contracts?

Apply now and we will reach out within 24 hours to confirm your spot in the next bootcamp cohort.

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