Know where FCI or CUI actually flows.
Technology decisions made before scope is understood can increase cost and expand the security boundary.
Official sources and SURELINC materials
Make cybersecurity decisions from current, authoritative information.
This page separates official requirements from SURELINC guidance and downloadable company materials.
Current CMMC program status · reviewed August 1, 2026
Phase II requirements are suspended; Phase I self-assessment requirements remain.
The Department announced the suspension on July 13, 2026 and states that NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 compliance will be enforced during the period through self-assessments and selected government-led assessments. Verify each solicitation and contract against current official sources.
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Company information for early evaluation.
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Primary sources
Start here before interpreting a requirement.
Department CIO
Official CMMC Program
Current program status, implementation notices, resources, and assessment information.
Open source ↗Department CIOPhase II Suspension Implementation Memo
Official implementation direction for the current suspension period.
Open source ↗Acquisition.govDFARS Subpart 204.75
CMMC policy and contracting officer procedures.
Open source ↗Acquisition.govDFARS Subpart 204.73
Safeguarding, cyber incident reporting, and NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment requirements.
Open source ↗Acquisition.govDFARS 252.204-7012
Safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting.
Open source ↗Acquisition.govDFARS 252.204-7019
Notice and award-related requirements for current NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment scores.
Open source ↗Acquisition.govDFARS 252.204-7020
NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment requirements and government assessment access.
Open source ↗Acquisition.govDFARS 252.204-7021
CMMC status, affirmation, system use, and flowdown requirements when the clause applies.
Open source ↗NISTNIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3
Published security requirements for protecting CUI in nonfederal systems. Confirm contract applicability.
Open source ↗NISTNIST SP 800-171A Rev. 3
Companion assessment procedures for NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3.
Open source ↗NISTCybersecurity Framework 2.0
Outcome-based guidance for governing and managing enterprise cybersecurity risk.
Open source ↗SURELINC guidance
Use the rules without turning the business into a paperwork project.
Capture proof as work occurs.
Evidence is more reliable when it is produced and retained through routine security and operational processes.
Give each decision maker what is needed.
Executives, implementers, assessors, agencies, and primes need different levels of detail.
Readiness changes when the environment changes.
New systems, providers, users, data flows, and contract terms can invalidate old assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
Readiness questions customers ask first.
Is CMMC cancelled?
No. As reviewed on August 1, 2026, the Department has suspended Phase II requirements and is reviewing the program. Phase I self-assessment requirements remain, and safeguarding obligations continue to depend on applicable contracts and clauses.
Which version of NIST SP 800-171 applies?
NIST has published Rev. 3, while the Department’s current CMMC suspension guidance references enforcement of Rev. 2 during this period. Confirm the applicable revision from the solicitation, contract, clause, and current official direction.
Can a self-assessed company still face government review?
Yes. Current Department guidance describes selected government-led assessments. Submitted conclusions should remain supportable.
Does a good SPRS score prove the company is secure?
No. A score is a reported assessment result. It does not replace secure operation, ongoing evidence, incident readiness, or change-aware review.
What should a prime contractor ask from a supplier?
The appropriate request depends on the information and requirements being flowed down. A practical program generally needs applicable status, scope, ownership, material exceptions, remediation timing, and enough support for the prime’s decision without unnecessary collection of sensitive evidence.
Does the Readiness Platform certify compliance?
No. The platform supports readiness, evidence, workflow, analysis, and reporting. It does not replace an authorized assessment, government decision, contracting officer determination, or legal advice.
Apply the source to your situation
Official language still requires technical interpretation and business judgment.
SURELINC can connect contract requirements, system scope, architecture, implementation, evidence, and the next practical action.