CMMC 2.0. Is Your DoD Contract Ready?
Mandatory certification kicks in November 10, 2026. We can help you get compliant before the deadline.
Starting November 10, 2026, every company working on Department of Defense contracts must hold a valid CMMC certification, primes & subcontractors alike.
If your firm handles DoD Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and has not completed the required assessment posted to the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), you risk disqualification from new DoD awards, renewals, & option exercises.
This is not a voluntary target. It is a DoD contractual mandate.
What's at Stake for Your DoD Work?
Contract Ineligibility:
DoD contracting officers cannot award new contracts to vendors lacking required CMMC certification.
No Option Extensions:
Your current DoD contracts may not be renewed & option periods may not be exercised.
Supply Chain Cutoff:
DoD prime contractors will terminate or pause work with uncertified subcontractors to protect their own standing.
C3PAO Backlog:
Thousands of DoD contractors are waiting. Booking an assessment could take months.
False Claims Liability:
Submitting DoD proposals without certification could trigger serious legal consequences.
Do You Need CMMC Level 2?
You likely need a Level 2 C3PAO assessment if any of the following apply:
- Your DoD contracts reference DFARS 252.204- 7012 or 252.204-7021.
- You process, store, or transmit CUI, such as technical specifications, schematics, or ITAR data, for DoD programs.
- A DoD prime contractor is flowing down NIST SP 800-171 requirements to you.
- Your DoD contract requires compliance with all 110 controls of NIST SP 800-171.
- You are a subcontractor handling CUI on any DoD program.
The assessment is required every three years, applies to both DoD primes and subcontractors, and results must be posted to SPRS.
CMMC Readiness Self-Assessment.
Starting November 10, 2026, the Department of Defense will require CMMC Level 2 certification — verified by an accredited C3PAO — for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This checklist helps you determine whether your organization is affected and how prepared you are. Answer each question honestly. Every "No" or "Not Sure" represents a potential gap that could affect your ability to compete for or retain DoD contracts.