Solicitation provision
252.204-7008
What the 252.204-7008 offer representation actually commits a small defense contractor to, how it differs from 7012, and what to do if a gap exists at time of offer.
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DFARS & FAR clause reference
Small contractors rarely get tripped up by CMMC as a whole — it's usually one specific clause number in a solicitation. Each page below covers one clause: what it requires, who it applies to, and how it differs from the clause next to it.
Solicitation provision
252.204-7019
Why an award can hinge on a SPRS score that already exists before the proposal is due, and how to check it in time under 252.204-7019.
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252.204-7020
The clause that keeps a NIST SP 800-171 assessment score current through performance and forces prime contractors to check subcontractor scores before subcontract award.
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FAR 52.204-21
A fast, checklist-style reference to the 15 basic safeguarding requirements in FAR 52.204-21 — the rule set CMMC Level 1 self-assessment is built on.
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