CyberSheath Opens Registration for CMMC CON 2026 as Phase 2 Deadline and Assessor Shortage Bear Down on Defense Contractors - Business Wire
CMMC Phase 2 deadline approaching with assessor shortage; CyberSheath opens registration for CMMC CON 2026 to help defense contractors prepare.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on July 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Defense contractors, small-business set-asides, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Phase 2 deadline (specific date not provided; assume within 12 months or less based on context). 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 deadline is imminent, and there is a shortage of certified assessors, making it harder to achieve certification in time.
Who it affects
Defense contractors, small-business set-asides, GSA schedule holders, federal grant recipients
What you must do
Register for CMMC CON 2026 and begin or accelerate CMMC preparation, including gap analysis and documentation.
Deadline
Phase 2 deadline (specific date not provided; assume within 12 months or less based on context)
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