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Pentagon Suspends CMMC Phase 2 Requirements and Launches Review of Cybersecurity Certification Program - wilmerhale.com

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

The Pentagon has suspended CMMC Phase 2 requirements and initiated a review of the cybersecurity certification program, signaling a potential easing of compliance burdens for defense contractors.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on August 13, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Defense contractors and subcontractors subject to CMMC requirements, especially those preparing for Phase 2 certification. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; suspension is in effect until the review concludes.. 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 Phase 2 requirements are suspended while the program undergoes review; no new certifications are required at this time.

Who it affects

Defense contractors and subcontractors subject to CMMC requirements, especially those preparing for Phase 2 certification.

What you must do

Monitor official DoD announcements for updates on the review and any revised CMMC timelines or requirements.

Deadline

Not specified; suspension is in effect until the review concludes.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9wFBVV95cUxPTjRFdHlXVmxlMzQ1Y0xhRFNybHdEb3hNOFZ1MWtWZkdLSkRkdHc0SjJiRmR6bUVtdE1fUnZyc0JHSHA2MldoaVgxbGlmUzhucUQ1d2JKOF9hRXlXRmlwWFFhd2Q5blFtVjFuMkZFRjVoQkRNbnFrMVJSbzlBUEpKNTlXME83Uy05eGlvY1gwNVRfXzhDQzdBU205N0xMRnpzc0tISW9YUnZidnNWV3FIalFicDNnT0Ytek1objdOVVI5M0Z1U1dTMmNsVjJ4NkNPTUt6SXBRQ0JjcURtVGFfU2hjOFBaaF9PTEFpODdtYWhvSHJmNVFz?oc=5

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