Coalfire Federal

Self-described C3PAO offering CMMC advisory, mock assessments, and formal C3PAO certification assessments.

Headquarters

Chantilly, VA

Region

Chantilly, VA

Founded

2001

Last verified

May 14, 2026

Sources

4 cited

Listing position

Editorial · unranked

Vendor website

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Plain-English description

What this provider does

Coalfire Federal is a Cyber AB Marketplace-listed C3PAO based in Chantilly, VA, listed on the marketplace as operating since 2001. The Cyber AB listing names assessment services, audit services, cybersecurity consulting, cybersecurity monitoring & surveillance, governance, risk & compliance, other, penetration testing & phishing, third-party risk management, and virtual ciso among the services they offer. We have not independently verified the vendor's own website; the Cyber AB Marketplace listing is the basis of every claim on this page.

Registered as / claimed status

Stated affiliations and certifications

What the vendor (or a third party) states about their formal status. Each line is anchored to its source.

Self-described C3PAO on their CMMC services page[01]

Why buyers hire them

What this provider is commonly used for

Formal C3PAO assessments recognized by the Cyber AB and DoD to determine CMMC Level compliance.
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Pre-assessment advisory work including CUI boundary analysis, gap analysis, and remediation support.
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Mock CMMC assessments to rehearse the formal C3PAO assessment process.
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Formal CMMC Level 2 certification assessments under their C3PAO authorization.
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Cybersecurity consulting engagements, separate from any certification assessment work.
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Independent cybersecurity audits beyond CMMC scope.
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Stated services

Services the vendor claims

C3PAO CMMC Level 2 assessment[01]
CMMC mock assessment[01]
CUI boundary analysis[01]
CMMC gap analysis[01]
CMMC remediation support[01]
Assessment Services[03]
Audit Services[03]
Cybersecurity Consulting[03]
Cybersecurity Monitoring & Surveillance[03]
Governance, Risk & Compliance[03]
Other[03]
Penetration Testing & Phishing[03]
Third-Party Risk Management[03]
Virtual CISO[03]

What we don't know

Gaps in this record

Facts that could not be confirmed against a public source on the retrieval date. If you can point to an authoritative source for any of these, we'll update the record.

·We have not independently verified Coalfire Federal's current placement on the Cyber AB authorized C3PAO list.
·Pricing and engagement length are not stated on the cited page.
·Coalfire Federal sells both advisory and C3PAO assessment services; the page states the assessment practice does not sell adjacent remediation services, but customers should confirm engagement-level independence directly with the firm.
·We have not independently verified the vendor's own website. Cyber AB Marketplace listing is the basis of every claim on this page.
·Vendor pricing, current capacity, and engagement model are not captured here.

Sources

[01]Coalfire Federal · Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Services
“As a C3PAO and a Department of Defense contractor also subject to CMMC requirements, Coalfire Federal is uniquely qualified, and armed with first-hand experience, to help you become assessment-ready. CMMC Level 2 assessments are our core focus. We do not sell remediation services or adjacent products, ensuring findings are based solely on evidence and requirements.”
Retrieved May 13, 2026 · high confidence
[02]Cyber AB · Cyber AB Marketplace listing — C3PAO
“Coalfire Federal appears on the Cyber AB Marketplace with the address Chantilly, VA. Role(s): C3PAO.”
Retrieved May 14, 2026 · high confidence
[03]The Cyber AB · Coalfire Federal | Cyber AB Marketplace
“Coalfire Federal has been providing cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance consulting services to government and commercial organizations for over 20 years. As the leading FedRAMP 3PAO, we possess the experience and demonstrated knowledge to help clients accelerate their cloud strategy and enable their mission. We deliver accurate, objective CMMC advisory and assessment services to ensure successful compliance programs across government frameworks including CMMC, FedRAMP, DoD RMF, FISMA, and NIST 800-171. As an Authorized CMMC C3PAO and RPO partner, Coalfire Federal is committed to providing cybersecurity services that enable and protect the mission of the DoD and its supply chain. We support Organizations Seeking Certification (OSC) by providing vendor-agnostic, strategic CMMC advisory services. Our CMMC Advisory Services include CUI Boundary Analysis, Gap Analysis, Remediation Strategy and vCISO support. Coalfire Federal is ISO 9001, ISO 17020, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified.”
Retrieved May 14, 2026 · high confidence
[04]Coalfire Federal · Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Services | Coalfire Federal
“Industry-leading CMMC Services for Federal Contractors. For organizations entrusted with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) the stakes are particularly high. As a C3PAO and CMMC expert, Coalfire Federal can guide you to CMMC certification. CMMC Advisory Solutions: as a C3PAO and a Department of Defense contractor also subject to CMMC requirements, Coalfire Federal is uniquely qualified, and armed with first-hand experience, to help you become assessment-ready. Services include CUI Boundary Analysis, CMMC Gap Analysis, and CMMC Remediation Support. CMMC Assessments: Mock Assessment (mock assessments help clients check controls and practice answering assessor questions); C3PAO Assessment (official C3PAO Assessment, recognized by the Cyber AB and Department of Defense, to determine CMMC Level compliance). Built for Continuity — maintain assessment memory, consistent methodology, and stable delivery teams. Predictable Experience with In-House Assessors. Independent and Unbiased Assessment Process — CMMC Level 2 assessments are our core focus. We do not sell remediation services or adjacent products, ensuring findings are based solely on evidence and requirements.”
Retrieved May 14, 2026 · high confidence

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