Enforcement · 2026-04-29 · Confidence: High
DoD signals tighter enforcement window for CMMC Level 2 flow-down in new contracts
Summary
DoD CIO guidance reiterates that CMMC Level 2 requirements will be embedded in new DoD contract awards on a phased schedule, with primes expected to flow requirements to subcontractors handling CUI.
What this means
If you handle CUI and expect to bid on new DoD work in the next 12 months, treat your assessment timeline as already started.