🛡️ **CMMC PHASE II SUSPENDED: DoD HALTS CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE TRANSITION, INITIATES 60-DAY POLICY REVIEW**
Published Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 12:39 PM PT BLUF: The Department of Defense has immediately suspended the transition to CMMC Phase II and launched a 60-day review to reassess cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors. Affected contractors should clarify current compliance obligations with their contracting officers; Phase II deadlines are effectively paused pending policy revision. DETAILS: DoD suspended CMMC Phase II implementation effective immediately, halting the planned transition from Phase I requirements A 60-day formal review has been initiated to evaluate and potentially reduce compliance burden on defense industrial base contractors The suspension applies to the mandatory certification timeline previously established for contractors; current Phase I requirements remain in effect during the review period The policy revision is framed as addressing implementation challenges and contractor feedback regarding feasibility and cost No revised Phase II timeline or modified requirements have been announced; these will emerge from the 60-day review IMPACT: ...