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CMMC Phase II Is Paused—But These 7 Compliance Mistakes Can Still Cost You Contracts
by Josh Manuel
on Aug 05 2026
The Department of War suspended the transition to CMMC Phase II, but it did not suspend the obligation to protect Controlled Unclassified Information. Phase I self-assessment requirements remain in place, and contractors must still address applicable DFARS, NIST SP 800-171, CUI handling, documentation and supply-chain obligations. Here are seven costly mistakes defense contractors should correct during the pause.
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CMMC Phase I Requirements During the Phase II Pause: What Defense Contractors Must Still Do
by Josh Manuel
on Aug 05 2026
CMMC Phase II is paused, but CMMC Phase I requirements remain in place. Defense contractors may still need Level 1 or Level 2 self-assessments, current SPRS records, annual affirmations, accurate assessment scopes, and continued protection of FCI and CUI.
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CMMC Phase II Pause Action Plan: What Defense Contractors Should Do in the Next 60 Days
by Josh Manuel
on Aug 05 2026
The CMMC Phase II pause action plan gives defense contractors a practical 60-day roadmap to confirm requirements, map CUI, correct scope, strengthen safeguards, build evidence, and prepare for what comes next.
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by Josh Manuel
on Apr 22 2026
Not sure if your documents contain CUI? Use this exact 8-step checklist based on DoDI 5200.48 and dodcui.mil. Perfect for DoD contractors and CMMC compliance in 2026.
