Update, July 13, 2026: The Department of War has suspended CMMC Phase II, the mandate that would have required third-party (C3PAO) Level 2 certification starting November 10, 2026. A 60-day Reform Task Force is now reviewing the program’s future. Self-assessment requirements, SPRS scoring, annual affirmations, and DFARS 252.204-7012 remain fully in force and are still […] The post CMMC Level 2 Requirements: A Practical Assessment Checklist for Defense Contractors appeared first on Carbide .