Best for
Mid-market and larger contractors that want assessment-side credibility and a provider comfortable with audit-oriented compliance workflows.
Provider
A-LIGN
Assessment-capable compliance firm with stronger formal-certification, audit, and advisory positioning for contractors moving toward CMMC certification.
Service model
C3PAO / consultant.
Strongest workflows
Readiness assessment, advisory, formal assessment, certification support.
Why it stands out
Adds another formal-assessment-capable option with stronger compliance-firm DNA than the MSP-led providers.