Pentagon Suspends CMMC Program - CBIA
The Pentagon has suspended the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, pausing all related certification requirements for defense contractors.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 15, 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 should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate; no specific deadline for resumption.. 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 program suspended; no new certifications required until further notice.
Who it affects
Defense contractors, small businesses with set-asides, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients
What you must do
Continue current cybersecurity practices; do not pursue CMMC certification at this time. Monitor for updates.
Deadline
Immediate; no specific deadline for resumption.
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