2026-07-22: Federal News Network interviews confirm DoD's CMMC Phase 2 suspension changes nothing about

CMMC Brief · Jul 22, 2026 · 6m

Show Notes - 2026-07-22

Stories Covered

Today:

CMMC Phase 2 suspended, but 800-171 obligations unchanged (task force review, not a repeal). [Policy & Rulemaking]

Action: [Policy & Rulemaking]

RFI comments due August 14. [Policy & Rulemaking]

Action: [Policy & Rulemaking]

Standing guidance: [Enforcement & False Claims]

PSC members continuing C3PAO assessments despite suspension. [Cyber AB & Ecosystem]

Risk to watch: [Cyber AB & Ecosystem]

Primes can still flow down certification requirements contractually. [Contracting Impact]

GSA's revised AI acquisition clause (watch item for DIB)…