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CMMC Phase II Suspended: What Defense Contractors Must Do About Active Solicitations Now - crowell.com

Detected July 31, 2026 · in Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS)

CMMC Phase II is suspended, requiring defense contractors to reassess active solicitations and compliance obligations.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on July 31, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Defense contractors and subcontractors subject to DFARS CMMC requirements, especially those bidding on active solicitations. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate action recommended; specific deadlines not provided in the source.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) 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 II implementation has been suspended, affecting the timeline and requirements for cybersecurity certification in defense contracts.

Who it affects

Defense contractors and subcontractors subject to DFARS CMMC requirements, especially those bidding on active solicitations.

What you must do

Review active solicitations and contracts to determine if CMMC requirements are still applicable or if adjustments are needed.

Deadline

Immediate action recommended; specific deadlines not provided in the source.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0wFBVV95cUxPTnIzLXFfTS1XNjlpZFE2WmVqVFJOckNjQzJmaHVMbkVsbkdPR0FFcEpMWDVSR0ljYlBJQWRtTVBMLVg4Z0MwUDA5M3dXLVRiaFNqVUZPT1k1UlRRUE1jV0dYWGUwNXJjb3ByamQzZEJvUGlDR3U5SU5INGxrNzVidExCeVFLclcxbkQydUhvc1NEUGlFLTVsNHNZWHRteWNHOEJoR3R0QVN3c1dkYmpMVW9EZXlJb0s5RFU4a3Y2UmFsSzBOOUNLdDJja0pGa2RreVp3?oc=5

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