CMMC: Final Rule vs Class Deviation

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Register for the upcoming webinar: It's official: CMMC Phase 1 begins on November 10th, 2025 when the 48 CFR CMMC final rule goes into effect. After that point all new Department of Defense/War contracts will contain some level of CMMC requirement. But just when things seem certain, people are wondering about the recent class deviation regarding DFARS clause 252.204-7021. Is the use of the CMMC clause actually suspended? Spoiler: no, not even close. Final Rule Webinar: Summit 7 Live: Pathfinder 101: Pathfinder Demo: 2025 CMMC Final Rule (48 CFR): Aug Class Deviation:

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