FAR Council Proposes Revised CUI Safeguarding and Incident-Reporting Framework, While DoW Pauses CMMC Implementation - Mayer Brown
FAR Council proposes revised CUI safeguarding and incident-reporting framework; DoD pauses CMMC implementation.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 16, 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 handling CUI should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period on proposed FAR rule ends 60 days after publication in Federal Register (exact date TBD).. 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
FAR Council proposes new CUI safeguarding and incident-reporting rules; DoD pauses CMMC implementation pending review.
Who it affects
Defense contractors, small businesses with set-asides, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients handling CUI
What you must do
Review proposed FAR rule and prepare for enhanced CUI compliance; monitor CMMC pause for future updates.
Deadline
Comment period on proposed FAR rule ends 60 days after publication in Federal Register (exact date TBD).
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