CMMC 2026 Deadline: What Defense Contractors Need to Know Now

The clock is ticking. CMMC Phase 2 enforcement begins in November 2026, and if your organization handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), you will need a third-party assessment by a C3PAO to continue winning DoD contracts.

Most organizations need 6–12 months to prepare. That means the window to start is now.