# Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Type: regulation

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## Timeline

- **2026-11-10**: Original Phase II Transition (Suspended) — This date would have mandated Level 2 third-party assessments for contractors handling CUI; now on hold.
- **2026-07-13**: Phase II Suspension Announced — DoD issues two memoranda suspending all CMMC Phase II deadlines, including the planned Nov. 10 transition, effective immediately.
- **2026-07-13**: CMMC Reform Task Force and RFI — DoD establishes a 60-day task force and publishes a Request for Information to gather industry input on readiness, costs, and barriers.
- **2025-09**: Phase I Go-Live — CMMC Phase I begins, requiring basic self-assessments for contractors.
- **2024-10**: CMMC Program Finalized — DoD publishes final rule for CMMC under 32 C.F.R. Part 170, establishing the phased certification framework.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### DoD Suspends CMMC Phase II: 60-Day Review and 30-Day RFI Signal Major Regulatory Shift
2026-07-15 19:26:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

DoD's immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II brings regulatory uncertainty for defense contractors. A 60-day task force and RFI aim to reassess compliance costs. Legal advisors must guide clients through ongoing DFARS obligations while monitoring potential new rulemaking.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/dod-suspends-cmmc-phase-2-legal-review

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