# Optikos Secures CMMC Level 2 Certification

Optikos, LLC announced on November 13, 2026, that it earned CMMC Level 2 certification, demonstrating that it meets Department of Defense controls for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information. The certification may improve Optikos’s eligibility and competitiveness for DoD programs that require Level 2, but the announcement identifies no specific solicitation or contract. The report says roughly 2,300 companies are certified among more than 200,000 defense suppliers, making certification a potential point of differentiation in the defense supplier market.

- DoD procurement teams can consider Level 2 certification when assessing supplier readiness for programs involving CUI; the announcement does not establish an award or selection.
- Defense suppliers pursuing CMMC-covered work may view certification as a competitive qualification, while confirming the specific level and requirements stated in each solicitation.
- Optikos’s certification supports its positioning for defense projects involving high-performing optical systems, according to its CEO.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 13, 2026

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

### Vendors
- Optikos, LLC (Defense supplier; prospective bidder on CMMC-covered programs)
- CyberSheath (CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance service provider)

### Key Quotes
> What makes me especially proud is the credibility it brings to strategic discussions, particularly for defense projects that demand high-performing optical systems.
> — David Cooper, Chief Executive Officer

> CMMC Level 2 verifies that we have the necessary cybersecurity practices and controls in place to protect sensitive government data.
> — Frank Hammell, Chief Operating Officer

### Sources
- [CMMC Level 2 Certification Places Optikos in the Top 1% of US Defense Suppliers](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cmmc-level-2-certification-places-optikos-in-the-top-1-of-us-defense-suppliers-302939249.html) - PR Newswire