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Pentagon announces ‘immediate suspension’ of some CMMC mandates - Breaking Defense

Detected July 13, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

The Pentagon has announced an immediate suspension of some CMMC mandates, delaying certain cybersecurity certification requirements for defense contractors.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 13, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Defense contractors, especially small businesses and those pursuing CMMC certification should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate; monitor for further updates within 30 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

Some CMMC mandates are suspended immediately, meaning certain certification deadlines and requirements are paused.

Who it affects

Defense contractors, especially small businesses and those pursuing CMMC certification

What you must do

Review which CMMC mandates are suspended and adjust compliance timelines accordingly; continue other cybersecurity practices.

Deadline

Immediate; monitor for further updates within 30 days.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNWkRma002b1RqLUcxS19fbGZmWWVBVmV3X19udHRHcVNRQWd4TUVWb2FaczlDNkpOcDJCcXBsRFZRUXdtdHZHc3JoNmpnNmlBckljRTVGTXpBLU5OeFpwdEplT3dkUUFlWWdnRnI3OE9sbjNUUVpJdTgyNGJUdHlQeFdHVnRlMThNdVdsMElKZHBjbzBFT2J4dg?oc=5

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