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Department of War suspends CMMC Phase II, launches 60-day review to reduce compliance burden on defense contractors - Industrial Cyber

Detected July 14, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

The Department of War has suspended CMMC Phase II and initiated a 60-day review to reduce compliance burdens 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 subject to CMMC requirements, including small business set-asides and GSA schedule holders. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Review expected to conclude within 60 days.. 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 implementation is suspended pending a 60-day review aimed at reducing compliance burden.

Who it affects

Defense contractors subject to CMMC requirements, including small business set-asides and GSA schedule holders.

What you must do

Monitor the review outcomes; no immediate action required but prepare for potential changes.

Deadline

Review expected to conclude within 60 days.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7wFBVV95cUxQTDlsclNIZnd2eFJhWVg2alNoMFlQYWNsOV8tSDFOdW9LMmtybGJnVWZiSnVNZTR6OWFIV0wwSjliZWxIbHVKVjFiTjd1N2ROODVfRGg4eHUtbVIwaC1kWkc0dW9lTVZIc0tBOXE1U2Q1VHJGd0xpQjRkVDNUZG1rOF9BZ0dmcVZZY1VYbzRPM3NHSDhOT1BybGdRcEczbmN4LTBNYmZVS1R1WmRMTldVTjR1LWhoUHdveFNfRXYyRUFtZjd0cnZJcGJFVWE1WE1OX0JIS21ZNHZwMnJkdGR2VGx2N3M3a2hldVl5TGxROA?oc=5

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