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FAR Council Proposes Revised CUI Safeguarding and Incident-Reporting Framework, While DoW Pauses CMMC Implementation - Mayer Brown

Detected July 16, 2026 · in Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS)

FAR Council proposes revised CUI safeguarding and incident-reporting framework; DoD pauses CMMC implementation.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) 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 and subcontractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under DFARS clauses. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comment period for FAR proposal typically 60 days from publication in Federal Register (check 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 Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

The FAR Council is proposing new CUI safeguarding and incident-reporting requirements, while the Department of Defense has paused CMMC implementation.

Who it affects

Defense contractors and subcontractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) under DFARS clauses.

What you must do

Review and comment on the proposed FAR rule; prepare for enhanced CUI security measures; monitor CMMC pause developments.

Deadline

Comment period for FAR proposal typically 60 days from publication in Federal Register (check exact date).

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgJBVV95cUxOSldNaGRyWUdiZmJwWG9WNTQzbnhwbGEwTUF3NU9oLVJiOTBfa2NNYWxCZFI5ekhFVDdfc0pZdEg5bGk2VzZQOVdlNFJxcWROUGN4RGk0UURlYm5oc2JoX0ZxdTBybGpnQVZUR2ppc3c1d1pYTHZSSGFkZHhTM0JETE9Pc2F5ZzV3UjdXUHRwdzh6SFY5M1NwUE80dENVcXl5bEtGR0hkQTdPS3ZKMDNVQjhIWnZGMzUwQWpMWWlxQ3Uyamhra00yVVA2M3N4SjlnR0x5THhZdlhkRDI5VXJsd1UwVHVDVklSWWtkLVhZaWhVTlZlSkUxV09YSkY5YmlxYktES0VB?oc=5

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