CMMC Cost Model for UC San Diego

Last Updated: September 4, 2025 5:06:24 PM PDT

UCSD's CMMC program includes central services supported by the campus and PIs as well as per-user and per-usage services available to meet each lab's specific needs.

Note

UC San Diego CMMC Program is now UC San Diego Regulated Research Cybersecurity Program. Please visit the Regulated Research Cybersecurity Program page for more information

CMMC Funding Model - Cost Components

Approved Recharge Rate - $15,209 per Qualifying Award (FY26)

A per-award rate that is heavily subsidized by a $1M/fiscal year recurring investment from campus and VC areas (50/50 split)
Socialized rate intended to distributed the remaining costs of program (those not covered by subsidy) to individual funding sources (awards).
Rates are approved for a four-year term:
- - FY23 - $10,000
  - FY24 - $11,500
  - FY25 - $13,225
  - FY26 - $15,209
These rates take into account seasonality, and are charged annually based on the active months of the award (pro-rated).

Direct & Pass-Through for Usage-Based Costs

Costs that have high variability based on usage, and that are not factored in to be offset by the subsidy or per-award recharge rate
Program team will work with customers to direct-charge customer provided COAs when possible
For costs that require bulk purchasing for discounts, some costs may be cost transferred or passed through for only the customer’s portion

For more information, please contact oia-research-support@ucsd.edu.