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US-CONGRESS S1071: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Detected July 16, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA FY26) has been enacted as Public Law No: 119-60, introducing new compliance requirements for government contractors, including updated cybersecurity clauses, CMMC mandates, and changes to small business set-asides.

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. Small business set-asides, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Varies by provision; some effective immediately, others phased over 12-18 months. Check specific sections.. 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

NDAA FY26 includes new FAR/DFARS clauses, mandatory CMMC certification levels, updated NIST 800-171 compliance deadlines, and revised small business subcontracting plans.

Who it affects

Small business set-asides, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients

What you must do

Review and update cybersecurity posture to meet CMMC requirements, revise subcontracting plans, and ensure compliance with new FAR clauses.

Deadline

Varies by provision; some effective immediately, others phased over 12-18 months. Check specific sections.

Source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1071

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