The All-Inclusive IT Partner for Defense Contractors
CMMC compliance, managed IT, and cybersecurity in one partner at one price. PCShards handles your entire technology and compliance stack — from gap assessment through C3PAO certification and beyond — so you can focus on winning and executing contracts.
The Problem with Piecemeal IT
Most defense contractors end up with a separate vendor for IT support, another for security tools, another for compliance consulting, and another for documentation. Five vendors, five invoices, five contracts — and nobody accountable for the whole picture.
Hidden costs add up
That low MSP quote does not include security tooling, compliance documentation, or vendor licensing. By the time you add it all up, you are paying more for less.
Nobody owns the outcome
Your MSP says compliance is the consultant's job. Your consultant says the tools are the MSP's job. When the C3PAO finds a gap, everyone points fingers.
You become the project manager
Coordinating between vendors, chasing deliverables, translating between IT and compliance teams — that is not what you should be spending your time on.
One Partner. One Price. Everything Included.
Here is what you get with PCShards — all in one monthly rate, no add-ons, no surprise invoices.
CMMC gap assessment and remediation
SSP, POA&M, policies, and procedures
Full security stack (EDR, SIEM, MFA, firewall, encryption)
24/7 monitoring and managed detection & response
C3PAO audit preparation and mock assessments
SPRS score calculation and optimization
Ongoing compliance monitoring and annual reassessment
Help desk support for your team
Backup and disaster recovery
Security awareness training and phishing simulations
Vendor coordination and licensing management
On-site support when needed (Michigan) / remote nationwide
PCShards vs. Typical MSP + Consultant
Our all-inclusive model versus the piecemeal approach most contractors are stuck with.
| Capability | PCShards | Typical Approach |
|---|---|---|
| CMMC gap assessment | Separate consultant | |
| SSP & POA&M development | Separate consultant | |
| Security tooling (EDR, SIEM, MFA) | Separate vendor per tool | |
| Managed firewall | Separate vendor or DIY | |
| 24/7 monitoring & MDR | Add-on or separate SOC | |
| Vulnerability management | Add-on or not included | |
| Security awareness training | Separate vendor | |
| Backup & disaster recovery | Separate vendor | |
| Help desk support | Separate MSP | |
| C3PAO audit prep & mock audit | Separate consultant | |
| Ongoing compliance monitoring | Annual re-engagement | |
| On-site support | Extra charge or not available |
The bottom line: our clients get one partner, one invoice, and one team accountable for their IT, security, and compliance. Their competitors manage 3 to 5 vendor relationships to get the same coverage — and still have gaps.
Defense Contractors We Serve
Small Manufacturers
Machine shops, fabricators, and precision manufacturers in the defense supply chain. You make the parts — we handle the IT and compliance so you can focus on production.
Engineering & Design Firms
Companies handling CUI in CAD files, technical drawings, and design specifications. We protect your intellectual property and ensure ITAR/CMMC compliance for your data workflows.
Defense Subcontractors
Small to mid-sized subs who handle CUI as part of larger programs. CMMC flows down — we make compliance achievable without the budget of a prime.
Professional Services
Consulting, logistics, and support firms serving the DoD. If you touch FCI or CUI, you need CMMC — and you need an IT partner who understands the requirements.
Led by Nathan Lundquist
CCP / RP · 15+ Years Security Experience
Your compliance engagement is led by a Certified CMMC Professional and Registered Practitioner — not handed off to a junior analyst. Nathan has 15+ years of hands-on security experience across the defense industrial base.
Stop managing five vendors. Start with one partner.
Schedule a free consultation and find out what all-inclusive IT and compliance actually looks like — one conversation, no obligation.
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