Make cybersecurity decisions from current, authoritative information.

No. As of July 2026, the Department has suspended Phase II implementation requirements and is reviewing the program. Phase I self-assessment requirements remain in place, and existing obligations to protect FCI and CUI remain.

During the current Phase I pause, the official program states that Level 2 may require a self-assessment every three years with annual affirmation. The exact requirement must be confirmed from the applicable solicitation, contract, and current program direction.

Yes. The current program describes selected government-led assessments, and NIST SP 800-171A recognizes government-sponsored assessments as one assessment method. A company should be able to support its submitted conclusions.

A score is a reported assessment result. It does not replace secure operation, ongoing evidence, incident readiness, or the need to update conclusions when the environment changes.

The answer depends on the information and requirements being flowed down. A practical program typically needs current status, scope, responsible ownership, material exceptions, remediation timing, and enough evidence to support the prime's business decision without collecting unnecessary sensitive detail.

No. The platform supports readiness, evidence, workflow, analysis, and reporting. It does not replace a required authorized assessment, government decision, contracting officer determination, or legal advice.