Department of War Immediately Suspends CMMC Phase II Requirements, Launches 60-Day Reform Review - Crowell & Moring LLP
The Department of War has suspended CMMC Phase II requirements and initiated a 60-day reform review, pausing all related compliance activities for defense contractors.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 14, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Defense contractors, small businesses with set-asides, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients subject to CMMC should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: 60 days from the announcement date (check source for exact date).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
CMMC Phase II requirements are immediately suspended; a 60-day reform review has been launched.
Who it affects
Defense contractors, small businesses with set-asides, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients subject to CMMC
What you must do
Stop any ongoing CMMC Phase II compliance efforts and await further guidance. Do not submit new CMMC certifications until the review concludes.
Deadline
60 days from the announcement date (check source for exact date).
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