Stella Maris Governance LLC — Capabilities Statement
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Defense Compliance Advisory | Supply Chain Risk Governance | CMMC Readiness
Firm Overview
Stella Maris Governance LLC is an assessment-focused defense compliance advisory firm supporting organizations operating in the Defense Industrial Base. The firm delivers structured, evidence-based readiness programs for defense contractors and subcontractors preparing for CMMC Level 2 certification, DFARS compliance scrutiny, and supply chain enforcement requirements.
All engagements are fixed-fee, milestone-based, and structured for third-party assessor review. Clients receive documented governance artifacts — not slide decks.
Core Capabilities
| Capability | Frameworks |
|---|---|
| CMMC Level 2 Readiness & Advisory | CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 |
| NIST SP 800-171 Program Development | NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012 |
| DFARS Flow-Down Compliance | DFARS 252.204-7012 / 7019 / 7020 |
| Supply Chain Risk Governance | NIST SP 800-161 Rev 1, C-SCRM |
| Ongoing Governance Retainers | Continuous compliance monitoring |
Differentiators
- SDVOSB — Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Assessment-only posture — Advisory services intentionally separated from implementation to preserve assessor objectivity
- Principal-led delivery — All engagements led directly by the founder; no junior associates
- Pre-built governance framework — 22 control packs, 220 controls across CMMC, supply chain, and compliance domains
- Evidence-first methodology — Every deliverable structured for C3PAO and auditor traceability
- 20+ years federal governance experience — U.S. Navy, Department of Justice, defense aerospace
Engagement Model
All engagements are structured as fixed-fee, phase-based programs:
| Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| Discovery | CUI scoping, system boundary identification, current-state assessment |
| Assessment | 110-practice gap analysis, control scoring, evidence review |
| Remediation | POA&M development, gap closure prioritization, policy development |
| Readiness | SSP finalization, evidence package assembly, assessor preparation |
| Continuous Compliance | Quarterly drift monitoring, evidence refresh, retainer support |
Pricing: - Advisory / Gap Analysis: $125–$175/hour - Project-Based Readiness Programs: $5,000–$25,000 - Ongoing Governance Retainers: $3,000–$8,000/month
Payment structure: 40% engagement / 40% delivery / 20% closeout.
Certifications & Credentials
- CompTIA Security+ | CompTIA Network+
- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
- CCZT (Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust)
- FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP)
- AWS Cloud Practitioner | Microsoft AZ-900 | SC-900
- ITIL 4 Foundation | Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP) — In Progress, CyberAB
23+ total industry certifications. Full credential list available upon request.
Teaming & Contact
Stella Maris Governance actively pursues teaming arrangements with prime contractors supporting the Defense Industrial Base. The firm maintains SAM.gov registration and SDVOSB certification.
- Website: stellamarisgovernance.com
- Email: robert@stellamarisgovernance.com
- SAM.gov UEI: On file
Repository Contents
/capabilities — Capabilities statement documents
/services — Service line descriptions and deliverable catalogs
/engagement-model — Engagement structure, pricing, and SOW framework
/teaming — Teaming packet and subcontracting information
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Stella Maris Governance LLC — Governance, compliance, and operational discipline for high-trust defense environments.