Overview
Compliance generates paperwork. These templates give you a structured starting point for the documents government contractors are most often asked to produce. Each is a starting framework — tailor it to your environment and requirements.
Setup note: attach your actual template files (Word/Excel/PDF) to each item below in Lovable, or store them in Supabase Storage and link them here. The descriptions and framework mappings are ready; the files are yours to drop in.
Core Templates
| Template | What it's for | Maps to |
|---|---|---|
| System Security Plan (SSP) | Describes your system boundary and how each control is implemented | NIST 800-171, CMMC L2 |
| Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) | Tracks unmet controls, remediation, owners, and dates | NIST 800-171, CMMC |
| Incident Response Plan (IRP) | Procedures to detect, report, and recover from incidents | DFARS 7012, NIST 800-171 |
| Risk Assessment | Documents threats, likelihood, impact, and treatment | NIST 800-171, CSF 2.0 |
| Access Control Policy | Defines who may access what, and how access is managed | NIST 800-171 (AC) |
| Configuration Management Plan | Baseline configs and change control | NIST 800-171 (CM) |
| Vendor/Subcontractor Flow-Down Agreement | Passes required clauses down the supply chain | DFARS 7012 flow-down |
How to Use Them
1. Start with the SSP and POA&M — they are the documents assessors and customers ask for first. 2. Pull control language from your **Self-Assessment Checklists results so your SSP reflects your real environment. 3. Keep every document dated and version-controlled** — currency is itself evidence of a mature program.
A Note on Email Capture
If you choose to gate some templates behind a newsletter signup, wire the download to insert the email into `newsletter_subscribers` first — these documents are among the most-sought GovCon resources and make strong list-building offers.
Related
- Build the program these documents support: **Build a Compliance Program