CMMC Phase II suspended: DoW halts third-party audit mandate to ease compliance costs for small and mid-sized defense contractors. What's paused, what isn't, and how to prepare.

Prepare for the October 2026 CMMC deadline. Learn how compliance affects DoD contract eligibility, SPRS affirmations, renewals, and subcontractors.

Complete CMMC Level 1 self-assessment guide: define scope, work through 15 practices, fix common gaps, and submit your SPRS affirmation.

Understand what CMMC means for DoD subcontractors, how compliance requirements flow down from prime contractors, who must comply, and the steps to determine your CMMC obligations.

Learn the key differences between CMMC Level 1 and Level 2, understand FCI vs. CUI, and determine which CMMC level your DoD contract requires to avoid unnecessary costs or compliance risks.