CMMC Requirements Are Starting To Show Up

Episode notes

CMMC officially goes into effect on November 10th, 2025, at which point all new DoD solicitations and contracts will include at least CMMC Level 1 status requirements. While the government shutdown might affect the pace of new contract awards, it doesn't change anything about the effective date of CMMC specifically. This week we're looking at the trickle of contract notices that are letting people know CMMC is very real and will absolutely be required (including level 2). Pathfinder 101: Pathfinder Demo: NAVSEA (Level 2): USSOCOM (Level 1): USACE (Level 2):

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