How CMMC Paperwork Becomes a Costly Compliance Trap

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Unlocked · Sep 7, 2026 · 6m

This episode breaks down how CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance can spiral into massive paperwork costs, false security, and False Claims Act risk when templates don’t match real operations. The hosts also examine upstream over-marking and pre-award flowdowns that push small suppliers into unnecessary Level 2 scope before a contract is even won. Show Notes DoW Requests Information for CMMC Reform Task Force: https://advocacy.sba.gov/2026/07/20/dow-requests-information-for-cmmc-reform-task-force/