Best Virginia CMMC Registered Practitioner Organizations for 2025

by Ian MacRae
President and CEO, E-N Computers
25+ years experience solving business IT problems in Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Updated October 20, 2025

If you’re starting to search for a Registered Practitioner Organization in Virginia certified by The Cyber AB as a CMMC consultant, you’re taking a great early step toward certification.

The implementation date for the CMMC program is approaching, with requirements expected to start showing up in defense contracts by Q1 2026. Are you ready for it?

CMMC represents a significant investment for small defense contractors. For many organizations, it may require roughly doubling your IT budget and allocating between $30,000 and $50,000 for your audit and readiness work. It’s also a significant time investment that can take 9–12 months to become audit-ready.

A good CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) will help you make the most of that investment, guiding you on your journey so that you can avoid pitfalls that result in wasted time and money, frustration, or failing to pass your audit. They work with you to identify gaps in your IT, create and execute a corrective Plan of Action, and make sure you have all the documentation you need.

While our CMMC consulting services and CMMC managed IT services are a great fit for smaller defense contractors, we realize we’re not a perfect match for everyone. With that in mind, I’ve put together this list of some of the best CMMC Registered Practitioner Organizations in Virginia.

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Who are the best CMMC RPOs in Virginia?

E-N Computers is Registered Practitioner Organization with decades of experience meeting the IT needs of Virginia businesses. Other Virginia CMMC RPOs that we’re happy to recommend include NeoSystems, GRS Technology Solutions, First Column IT, C3 Integrated Solutions, and GuidePoint Security.

How to choose a good RPO
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How to choose a good RPO

Check the badge: Make sure the firm is actually listed as an RPO on The Cyber AB Marketplace. While you’re there, see if they’re also a C3PAO so you can plan ahead. Remember, the same company cannot both prepare and assess you.
Start with scope, not tools: The best RPOs don’t jump straight into selling products or controls. They start by helping you define what’s in scope for CUI, mapping your data flows, and designing an enclave strategy if feasible. This step is huge and too often overlooked. A solid RPO will take time to understand how your business really works before recommending solutions. If they skip this, it’s a red flag.
Expect real deliverables: You’re not paying just for “tool configs.” A good RPO should give you written outputs—like an SSP, POA&M, policies, inventories, and evidence plans. The ones who do this consistently usually advertise it clearly on their site.
Match to your industry: Every sector has quirks. If you’re in construction, engineering, aerospace, or manufacturing, look for an RPO that already knows your space.
Ask about the process: A credible RPO will talk about roles (what you do vs. what they do), timelines, weekly check-ins, and the impact on your team. If the plan sounds too easy or too fast, be cautious.
Look for measurable progress: Readiness should be scored against NIST 800-171 with a clear gap analysis and remediation steps that tie directly to CMMC practices.
Look for experience before CMMC: The RPOs who’ve been doing cybersecurity compliance for years before CMMC existed tend to be more reliable than those who pivoted specifically for this opportunity.

E-N Computers

Virginia RPO specializing in small and medium-sized businesses

Website: https://encomputers.com
Location: Waynesboro, Virginia

We’re including ourselves so you know who’s making these recommendations. After nearly 30 years serving small and mid-sized businesses across Virginia and the Washington DC metro area, we’ve built deep expertise in cybersecurity and IT management.

Our CMMC focus didn’t come from chasing a trend; it grew from years of helping clients secure their systems, protect sensitive data, and meet regulatory requirements. When CMMC arrived, we built on that foundation to guide our clients through the process with practical, right-sized solutions.

Unlike national MSPs that rotate consultants, our clients work directly with owner Ian MacRae and a Virginia-based team that values collaboration and clarity. We see compliance as partnership, not a checklist. Your team stays involved, your systems stay secure, and your business stays in control.

We’ve designed our CMMC managed IT services plan for small businesses as a collaborative process so that you feel confident and prepared for your assessment.

We have two Registered Practitioners on staff, including our company president, who bring hands-on experience in IT, cybersecurity, and small business operations.

We believe that CMMC will change the way you do business. Look at it as an opportunity to make improvements to your technology and processes.

NeoSystems

Best Virginia RPO for offloading your back office

Website: https://neosystemscorp.com
Location: Reston, Virginia

NeoSystems provides back-office outsourcing across several domains that require compliance expertise, such as accounting, human resources, and IT. They offer CMMC compliance consulting services as well as “secure work environments” that are designed to meet DFARS 7012 and CMMC requirements. Their stated goal is to “shift the burden” from you to them by providing the guidance, documentation, and technical platforms you need.

GRS Technology Solutions

Best DC-area Virginia RPO and IT provider with SOC 2 certification

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Website: https://www.grstechnologysolutions.com/
Location: Fairfax, Virginia

GRS started out with the goal of supporting small businesses that struggled to comply with government regulations. In 2023, they achieved SOC2 certification, rigorous proof of their commitment to protecting client information. They continue to work with firms throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area to maintain secure systems and prepare for CMMC.

First Column IT

Small and experienced Virginia RPO, with flawless ratings on Google

Website: https://firstcolumn.com
Location: Manassas, Virginia

First Column IT is a smaller MSP of less than 50 employees that was established in 2002. They provide cloud services, managed IT service, and advanced security services that includes CMMC consulting and compliance management. They work with companies between 10 and 150 employees and have nearly 30 5-star reviews on Google.

C3 Integrated Solutions

Microsoft Partner Virginia RPO that can directly sell GCC High licenses

Website: https://c3isit.com
Location: Arlington, Virginia

C3 Integrated Solutions is a CMMC, cybersecurity, and compliance expert and one of the original five Microsoft partners to provide GCC High licensing. In 2022, they merged with cybersecurity consulting firm Steel Root to create an end-to-end consulting and managed services company equipped to help defense contractors comply with CMMC.

GuidePoint Security

Large cybersecurity company and Virginia RPO with broad experience

Website: https://guidepointsecurity.com
Location: Herndon, Virginia

GuidePoint Security is a large cybersecurity consulting company of over 800 employees, the majority of whom are experienced cybersecurity professionals. While CMMC consulting isn’t highly emphasized on their website, you will find it mentioned as part of their Governance, Risk, and Compliance offerings.

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