2026-07-16: DoD issued a formal RFI on SAM.gov seeking industry input on what replaces the paused CMMC Phase 2

CMMC Brief · Jul 16, 2026 · 8m

Show Notes - 2026-07-16

Stories Covered

Today:

DoD opens RFI on the post-suspension CMMC model; suspension itself is signed and in force. [Policy & Rulemaking]

SBA takes a public victory lap on the suspension. [Policy & Rulemaking]

C3PAO pipeline in limbo, but Level 2 work should not stop. [Cyber AB & Ecosystem]

Assessor/tooling economics still bite regardless of the pause. [Cyber AB & Ecosystem]

FOCI disclosure rule comment period closed; Congress wants to go further. [Contracting Impact]

SMBs split on wait-and-see versus continuing to build evidence. [Practitioner Pulse]

CUI markings are…