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What Defense Contractors Should Know About DOD’s Suspension of CMMC Phase 2 - Latham & Watkins LLP

Detected July 31, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

DOD has suspended CMMC Phase 2, delaying cybersecurity certification requirements for defense contractors.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 31, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Defense contractors, including small-business set-asides and GSA schedule holders, who are subject to CMMC requirements. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text.. 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

The Department of Defense has suspended CMMC Phase 2, meaning the previously planned cybersecurity certification requirements are not currently being enforced.

Who it affects

Defense contractors, including small-business set-asides and GSA schedule holders, who are subject to CMMC requirements.

What you must do

Monitor DOD announcements for updates on the suspension and any revised implementation timeline.

Deadline

Not specified in the provided text.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNYWg4TUJoYWJtdFNfTURmeDFWc253ZFVEaEw1S1UtQkM3YjBZTUQzUDduaExJUjljWVhKbVJGUDVkTnlLNkRyM00xWkN2OXV3UE44U3pzYXFzcHg1VW95cWl2ZVlEZzN0SmY0SXpjSTlkZUNiNDM1V1FONUxHVEQxM0ZQS0w2dEFIZXJ5aThiUDBMU2lsNEJXQllmUGNmYXphZ1pyUXZKTQ?oc=5

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