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DoW Pauses CMMC Phase 2: What Defense Contractors Need - clarkhill.com

Detected July 30, 2026 · in Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS)

DoD pauses CMMC Phase 2 implementation, delaying new certification requirements for defense contractors.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Defense contractors subject to CMMC requirements, particularly 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; pause is effective immediately until further notice.. 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

The Department of Defense has paused the rollout of CMMC Phase 2, which was expected to require third-party assessments for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Who it affects

Defense contractors subject to CMMC requirements, particularly those preparing for Phase 2 certification.

What you must do

Monitor official DoD announcements for updated timelines; continue current compliance efforts but may adjust planning based on the pause.

Deadline

Not specified; pause is effective immediately until further notice.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxNZDhFQ2tBelZwQWtqeEZQOE0zYTlvRjZSeVRYRkNvYVVVa3Q3bnpUY28zN3NHWEFDQkp5bkU1ZGdFcnRLU0NmNU80R0lFbjltQk9FRkZaN2d5Y1NVUExTTEtSRk5LM1FURnU1Qkc0dGtha3RKeC1mMUM0WTN5YlpHdVVDS3kwY3BXdjZKbVJxLVM?oc=5

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