Guide
Navigating the CMMC Pause: The Increased Impact of CMMC Self-Assessments
On July 13, the DoW suspended the Phase 2 C3PAO certification mandate and opened a 60-day program review. Phase 1 self-assessments are still required, SPRS scores still carry legal weight, and the False Claims Act still applies if your submission doesn’t match reality.
This guide breaks down what’s actually changed, what hasn’t, and how to build a defensible self-assessment while the industry waits for the DoW’s next move.




