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Is the US DoD DIBCAC coming for you?
ATTENTION CANADA DIB COMPANIES SELLING TO THE US DOD
US DoD CMMC certification requirements go LIVE on November 10, 2025. If your company sells to the US DoD you are affected and so is your revenue stream from contracts with them. Don't wait until it is too late.
Do you know what your subcontractor liabilities are under the new law?
Do you know that you have liablity for your subcontractor's subcontractors?
Do you know the questions to ask to ensure your people are ready for the new CMMC requirements?
Compliance Secured = Contracts Assured
Do Not Leave It To Chance
AchievaTech — Executive “Go/No‑Go” CMMC Decision Brief
Delivered by Arnold Villeneuve — US DoD CAICO‑verified Lead CCA & Instructor • CISA • Microsoft Certified Trainer/Educator • US WHS Tier‑3 • Canada Top Secret/Enhanced Secret
Who this is for
- Executive sponsors, contracts, capture managers, and boards evaluating bid risk.
Outcomes you walk away with
- A one‑page brief with pass‑likelihood, top risks, cost/time implications.
- Clear ‘Go/No‑Go’ guidance grounded in assessor‑level review.
Primary deliverables
- One‑page executive brief (PDF).
- 90‑minute discussion with Q&A and action recommendations.
- Light sampling checklist for rapid verification of critical evidence.
How we work (1‑2‑3 Steps To Secure)
- Rapid discovery — targeted document review and SME call(s).
- Selective E/I/T sampling on the highest‑risk areas based on UD DoD DIBCAC findings.
- Synthesis into a single decision page plus a short Q&A session.
Timeline
- Remote half‑day (typical) or on‑site half‑day as needed.
Options & add‑ons
- Follow‑on Readiness Sprint or Mock Assessment credit if you proceed within 60 days.
What we need to start
- Pre‑read package: policy index, evidence index, POA&M (if any), and environment overview.
- Access to a decision‑maker for the out‑brief.
Independence & conflict‑of‑interest
- Independent advisory only; no certification is implied.
Why AchievaTech / Proof points
- US DoD CAICO‑verified Lead Assessor and Instructor; CISA; extensive executive brief experience.
Learn more: www.achievatech.com • Serving US + Canada
613-833-0984
About CADSI
The Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) is the national industry voice of more than 650 Canadian defence, security and cybersecurity companies that produce world-class goods, services and technologies made across Canada and sought the world over. The industries contribute to the employment of more than 78,000 Canadians and generate $12.6 billion in annual revenues, roughly half of which come from exports. To learn more, visit defenceandsecurity.ca and follow us on Twitter at @CadsiCanada .
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