# Defense Contractors Pursue CMMC Consulting

Cyber AB Registered Practitioners offer optional consulting to help defense contractors implement CMMC-related practices, but they do not certify organizations; assessors also cannot assess a company they previously helped implement. The article lists RP costs of $600 for application, training, and testing, plus $500 annually, and an estimated registration period of about three weeks. It flags a possible inconsistency in the fee schedule, which applicants should confirm with Cyber AB. Contractors’ existing NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 obligations remain relevant. The article also reports that CMMC Phase II requirements were suspended in July 2026 for a 60-day review, but does not establish the program’s status after that review; contractors should verify current requirements before planning around the suspension.

- Contractors considering implementation support can assess the RP option, while keeping consulting and independent assessment roles separate.
- Applicants should confirm the fee schedule directly with Cyber AB before budgeting, given the reported inconsistency.
- Organizations can use the stated three-week registration estimate and fees when evaluating the time and cost of RP-led support; the service is optional, not a certification or substitute for applicable contractor obligations.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of War (DoW)
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

### Sources
- [CMMC RP: Registered Practitioner Role and Costs — CASRAI](https://casrai.org/guides/cmmc-rp) - CASRAI