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CMMC Phase II Suspension: What Changed on July 13, 2026?
A plain-English guide to the July 2026 suspension of CMMC Phase II, what Phase I still requires, and what defense contractors should keep doing now.
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Current CMMC program status
What changed in the 2026 CMMC program review and what it means for active solicitations.
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CMMC Phase I in 2026: Self-Assessment Requirements
What Phase I means after the 2026 policy change, with a practical checklist for self-assessment, affirmation, SPRS, and award readiness.
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The CMMC Reform Task Force: What Its Report Could Change
The CMMC Reform Task Force began July 13, 2026; as of September 4, no final report was posted on the official CMMC pages reviewed for this guide.
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NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3 and CMMC: What Changes When (and If) the Program Adopts It
NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3 is final, but current CMMC implementation remains anchored to Rev. 2; prepare for transition without claiming Rev. 3 is today's baseline.
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DoD Class Deviation 2024-O0013 Explained: Why Rev. 2 Still Governs CMMC Today
Class Deviation 2024-O0013 Rev.1 directs contracting officers to use a DFARS 252.204-7012 deviation that requires NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 until rescinded.
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If CMMC Phase II Comes Back Restructured Instead of Restored, What Changes for Small Contractors?
If Phase II returns in a new form, contract triggers, scope, timing, or burden could change; as of September 4, 2026 no specific redesign has been adopted.
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