CMMC Documentation Foundation Checklist

Free resource for small DoD contractors

Is your CMMC documentation foundation organized?

Use 15 focused questions to locate policies, scope records, ownership assignments, control maps, action registers, and evidence indexes before those records are requested.

32 CFR PART 170 | NIST SP 800-171 REV. 2 | VERSION 1.0 - SEPTEMBER 2026

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Three documentation layers

This resource does not score compliance. It helps the organization determine which records can be produced today and which documentation layer may need internal attention.

01 - Scope

Contract and information boundary

Solicitation and contract clauses, FCI/CUI handling, systems, users, providers, and subcontractor dependencies.

02 - Governance

Policy and document control

Security policy, acceptable use, information handling, ownership, approvals, versions, and review dates.

03 - Traceability

Mapping and evidence

Requirement mapping, action ownership, access records, incident documentation, evidence, training, and change records.

Locate. Review. Route.

Present

Produce the record

Confirm that the current approved record can be located and its owner is known.

Needs Review

Inspect the control

Review scope, approval, ownership, mapping, version status, or document currency.

Not Located

Assign the gap

Identify who will locate or construct the record and where the controlled version will reside.

This checklist is a general documentation reference. It is not an audit, assessment, legal opinion, certification, applicability determination, government contracting service, or guarantee of compliance, contract eligibility, or assessment outcome. CMMC implementation status and solicitation language can change. Confirm current requirements with qualified counsel and the appropriate contracting authority.