# Forvis Mazars Earns CMMC C3PAO Accreditation

Forvis Mazars LLP has achieved accreditation as a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) under the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, enabling the firm to conduct Level 2 cybersecurity assessments for U.S. Department of Defense contractors nationwide. This accreditation positions Forvis Mazars as a key assessor supporting defense industrial base companies in meeting mandatory cybersecurity compliance requirements essential for federal contract eligibility. Procurement professionals and contractors should recognize the growing importance of CMMC Level 2 assessments in defense supply chain contracting and consider engaging accredited C3PAOs like Forvis Mazars to ensure compliance.

- **Why this matters:** CMMC Level 2 certification is increasingly required for defense contractors to qualify for DoD contracts, making accredited C3PAOs critical partners in the procurement process.
- Forvis Mazars’ accreditation expands the pool of qualified assessors available to conduct mandatory cybersecurity evaluations across all 50 states.
- Defense contractors should plan for timely CMMC assessments to maintain contract eligibility and avoid disruptions in federal defense procurement.
- Procurement officers may leverage Forvis Mazars’ services to validate cybersecurity compliance and mitigate supply chain risks associated with cyber threats.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- U.S. Department of War

### Vendors
- Forvis Mazars LLP (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> Achieving C3PAO accreditation represents a significant milestone for our firm and reinforces our commitment to supporting the cybersecurity objectives of the federal government.
> — Tom Tollerton, Global CMMC Practice Leader

### Sources
- [Forvis Mazars earns accreditation as CMMC C3PAO

](https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/09/22/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/forvis-mazars-earns-accreditation-as-cmmc-c3pao/2429758/amp) - The Manila Times
- [Forvis Mazars earns accreditation as CMMC C3PAO | Forvis Mazars US](https://www.forvismazars.us/about-us/newsroom/news-releases/forvis-mazars-earns-accreditation-as-cmmc-c3pao) - Forvis Mazars US