Big Changes Coming for Government Contractors: Proposed FAR CUI and DoW FOCI Rules, New Quantum Cryptography Order and Ongoing CMMC Rollout - JD Supra
Proposed FAR rule on Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and new DoW FOCI rules, along with quantum cryptography order and ongoing CMMC rollout, signal major compliance shifts for government contractors.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Small businesses with government contracts, 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: FAR CUI comment period likely 60 days from publication; CMMC phased deadlines vary by contract; quantum order effective immediately. 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
Proposed FAR clause for CUI handling, new DoW rules on foreign ownership/control, quantum cryptography requirements, and phased CMMC implementation
Who it affects
Small businesses with government contracts, defense contractors, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients
What you must do
Review and comment on proposed FAR CUI rule; assess foreign ownership structures; prepare for CMMC certification; update cybersecurity practices for quantum-resistant cryptography
Deadline
FAR CUI comment period likely 60 days from publication; CMMC phased deadlines vary by contract; quantum order effective immediately
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