# Mack Defense Earns CMMC Level 2 Certification

Mack Defense has earned Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, validating its cybersecurity practices for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information and Federal Contract Information. The certification may help the defense contractor remain eligible for current work and compete for future opportunities that require Level 2 certification; the signal identifies no specific solicitation, contract value, or procurement contact.

- Defense procurement teams can treat the certification as evidence of Mack Defense’s validated cybersecurity posture when assessing its eligibility for opportunities that require CMMC Level 2.
- Defense contractors pursuing work involving CUI or FCI should distinguish opportunities with a Level 2 requirement from those without one; the signal does not establish a universal requirement or a specific compliance deadline.
- Mack Defense’s certification may support its competitiveness for qualifying defense work, but no particular award or new procurement opportunity is identified.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 19, 2026

### Vendors
- Mack Defense (CMMC Level 2 certification recipient)
- A-LIGN (CMMC third-party assessment organization)

### Key Quotes
> Protecting sensitive information is essential to maintaining the trust of our customers and ensuring mission success.
> — David Hartzell, President of Mack Defense

### Sources
- [Mack Defense Earns CMMC Level 2 Certification](https://www.fleetequipmentmag.com/mack-defense-cmmc-level-2-certification) - Fleet Equipment Magazine