How to achieve a perfect 110 in SPRS Quick Entry 4.0 for CMMC Level 2 compliance

Getting your CMMC Level 2 score into the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) used to feel like an endless checklist—many screens, occasional errors, and the worry that you would land on 107 instead of the coveted 110. The new Quick Entry Guide 4.0 finally makes the process straightforward. In the next 12 minutes we’ll show every screen, highlight the pitfalls the guide glosses over, and help you lock in a flawless Final score.

Scope note: Quick Entry 4.0 is designed for CMMC Level 2 self‑assessments. Achieving (and affirming) Level 2 self‑assessment status also satisfies all Level 1 requirements for the same assessment scope.

Why a 110 Matters More Than Ever

When a contracting officer checks SPRS they see three things: your score, your attestation status (Conditional or Final), and the date you last updated it. Anything short of 110 / 110 with a “Final” flag can slow a contract modification—or shift the opportunity to another bidder.

Quick Entry 4.0 makes it easier to hit 110 but refuses any creative work‑arounds, so preparation is essential.

What’s New in Quick Entry 4.0?

Quick Entry has existed for a while, but Version 4.0 (dated February 2025) is the first release tuned for the CMMC 2.0 Rule and the coming eMASS integration set to go live this spring. Three upgrades jump out:

1. Real-time score validation. As you toggle “Y” or “N” for each of the 110 controls, SPRS tallies—and color-codes—the score so you know immediately if you’re still stuck at 107.
2. POA&M guardrails. Controls that are not eligible for a Plan of Action & Milestones automatically block “Final” status; Quick Entry shades them in orange so there’s no ambiguity. One-click Executive Affirmation. Earlier, a senior official used to sign a PDF and re-upload. Now their PIEE credentialed e-signature lives inside the workflow. These tweaks shave at least half an hour off the old routine and eliminate a lot of back-and-forth with the contracting officer later.

Pre-Flight Checklist: Four Things to Square Away First

1. ‍PIEE/ SP​RS Roles. Make sure your Cyber Vendor User role is active and linked to the correct CAGE Hierarchy. If your CAGE codes aren’t aligned in SAM.gov, Quick Entry stops at the login screen.‍
2. NIST 800-171 worksheet. pre‑score every control, document comments, and tie evidence back to the System Security Plan (SSP).‍
3. Evidence Folder. Place policy excerpts, screenshots, log exports, and POA&M items into a single folder tree—ideally on your secure SharePoint or GCC High site—so you can attach or reference them without scavenger hunts.‍
4. C-Suite Availability. Quick Entry ends with an executive affirmation. book a 15‑minute slot with the affirming official before you start.

Step-by-Step Walk-Through

1. ‍Navigate to the CMMC Assessments Tab
   After logging in through PIEE, choose Cyber Reports → CMMC & NIST → Level 2 Self‑Assessment. If you don’t see the option, your role hasn’t propagated—open a ticket before proceeding.
   
   Smash “Add New Level 2 CMMC Self‑Assessment.”
   It hides inside the CMMC Level 2 (Self) tab; miss it and you’ll be editing last year’s zombie record.

2. Confirm Your CAGE Hierarchy
   Quick Entry pulls hierarchy straight from SAM. If you rock multiple CAGE codes, verify the parent shows up as the Highest Level Owner (HLO); a mismatch torpedoes the submission later. While you’re here, add employee count and any included CAGEs in the extra‑details pane.

3. Pick Your Assessment Type
   Two radio buttons appear—Conditional (score 88‑109) or Final (score 110). Conditional flies if every leftover gap is POA&M‑eligible, but contracting officers can still demand receipts. Whenever possible, chase Final; that emerald “110” buys instant street cred.‍
4. Define Scope & Boundaries
   One text box to rule them all: describe the enclave handling CUI—physical digs, network slice, and flagship platforms (e.g., “Microsoft 365 GCC High tenant + Azure Gov subscription”). Keep it tight, echo your SSP, and include headcount plus any satellite CAGEs to dodge scope‑drift drama.

5. Tackle the 110‑Row Matrix
   Each practice sports a Yes/No toggle and a “Requirement Objectives” link; every click live‑updates the score in the corner. Two power moves:
   
   1. Plow family‑by‑family (AC, AU, CM…); momentum beats whack‑a‑mole.
   2. Hover the blue “i” for built‑in hints—v4.0 often spills whether a control can lounge on a POA&M.
      Mark “N” only if a control truly isn’t in play; the instant you do, Final status ghosts. Decide whether to pivot to Conditional or sprint to close the gap.

6. Flag POA&M‑Eligible Controls Inline (No CSV Uploads)
   Conditional assessments store each open item right inside its row; Quick Entry enforces the 180‑day clock—anything scheduled beyond that window blocks affirmation (Conditional self‑assessments expire after 180 days; Final ones, with annual affirmations, ride for three years).

7. Transfer to the Affirming Official
   Not the big boss? Drop their e‑mail into Transfer to AO and Quick Entry dings their inbox with the package.

8. Executive Affirmation
   Once all rows are green and the score reads 110, the affirming official reviews, checks the legal attestation box, and signs. Download the timestamped receipt for your records.

Decoding the Score You Just Posted

• ‍110/110, Final. Gold standard. Contracting officers see green and usually move on.‍
• 88-109, Conditional. Acceptable but expect questions: “How many POA&M items?” “Any FIPS-validated crypto gaps?” Some agencies now require proof those items are funded.‍
• Below 88. The system won’t even allow affirmation, which means you’re stuck in draft mode—time to revisit policies and perhaps look at a secure enclave migration.

Fast-Track Tactics to Reach 110

Prioritize the “No-POA&M Six.” Controls like MFA, FIPS-validated crypto, and audit-log protection cannot ride POA&M coattails. Fix or buy solutions early.

Shrink Your Scope. Moving CUI into GCC High or a GovCloud enclave converts dozens of technical controls from implement-yourself to inherit-from-platform.

Automate Evidence Gathering. Tools that map log data to 800-171 objectives cut screenshot time drastically. Pick one, even if only for quarterly roll-ups.

Run a Table-Top Dry Run. Sit every control owner around a screen-share, open the matrix, and push “Y” row by row. Misunderstandings surface fast—and in a safe space—before a live submission.

Seven Quick-Entry Pitfalls & Their Fixes

After You Hit Submit: Keeping the 110 Green

Posting the perfect score is half the game; maintaining it keeps auditors friendly. Best practice is to build a living compliance dashboard that lists:

• Current SPRS score and last affirmation date
• Open vs. closed POA&M items with percentage complete
• Upcoming C3PAO field work or POA&M verification visits
• Policy review dates, MFA token-rollover schedules, FIPS module renewal timelines

Review the dashboard in every quarterly risk meeting. Visibility breeds accountability—and prevents that sinking feeling when the contracting officer emails for an updated screenshot on Friday at 4:45 p.m.

Wrapping Up: Why 110 Is Easier (and More Important) Than You Think

Quick Entry 4.0 removes much of the “mystery click” frustration. With a tightened interface and real-time validation, the tool virtually guides you to a compliant submission—as long as you’ve done the homework.

For defense contractors and their subs, a Final 110 isn’t just bragging rights; it’s a fast-pass through proposal evaluations and an early down payment on your eventual C3PAO certification. If you’re still chasing that perfect score, start with scope (isolate CUI), tackle the no-POA&M controls, and book your executive signer early. The rest is, quite literally, checking the right boxes.