Links checked on September 28, 2026
Official CMMC resources, organized by what you need to do
These are the government rules, guides, and systems every defense contractor ends up using for CMMC, plus the free help available in Washington. Each link says who publishes it and what it's for.
1. What changed recently
Official answers to common questions, updated for the Phase 2 suspension. Cover reads "Revision 2.3 (Excerpt)". All versions
The memo behind the July 2026 pause.
The official overview deck. A good first read for leadership.
2. Understand the rule
Defines the levels, assessments, and affirmations.
The contract clause behind the Level 1 requirements.
Requires NIST SP 800-171 and incident reporting for CUI.
The requirements CMMC Level 2 assesses against. NIST has since published Rev 3, but the CMMC rule still uses Rev 2.
3. Scope and assess
What's in scope when you handle FCI. Scoped separately from CUI.
4. Report and get verified
Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment. You sign in here to reach SPRS.
Used with SPRSEnter assessment results and annual affirmations. Contracting officers check it before award.
Reached through PIEEThe official CMMC accreditation body. Its Marketplace lists authorized C3PAOs, RPOs, and certified professionals.
Works with The Cyber EFThe Cyber AB's nonprofit arm for CMMC training, education, and outreach.
5. Know your data
6. Get free help
7. Events, town halls, and learning
CMMC conferences, webinars, and round tables across the US where Cyber AB leaders take part. CMMC-PNW is on the list.
The Cyber AB's monthly town hall: ecosystem news, program updates, and Q&A.
CMMC FAQ: every version in one place
The DoW replaces its FAQ file with each revision and removes the old one. We keep a copy of every version here so you can see what changed and when.
| Edition | Cover reads | DoW change log | What changed | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 CURRENT | Revision 2.3 (Excerpt) | 2.4 · Jul 13, 2026 | Updated to reflect the suspension of the program in Phase 1 | FAQsv6.pdf · DoW original |
| May 2026 | Revision 2.3 | 2.3 · Apr 29, 2026 | Micro-learning video links, new CAICO contacts, new Section F (Scoping), 3 new FAQs | FAQsv5.pdf |
| January 2026 | Revision 2.2 | 2.2 · Jan 5, 2026 | Three new FAQs (C-Q10, C-Q11, C-Q12) | FAQsv4.pdf |
| November 2025 | Revision 2.1 | 2.1 · Nov 17, 2025 | Four new FAQs (B-Q8, C-Q8, E-Q2, E-Q7) | FAQsv3.pdf |
| September 2025 | Revision 2 | 2 · Sep 25, 2025 | Major overhaul for the 48 CFR Part 204 effective date | FAQsv2.pdf |
| October 2024 | Initial release | 1 · Oct 14, 2024 | Initial release | FAQsv1.pdf |
The DoW names each file FAQsv1 to FAQsv6, and the revision number printed on the cover does not always match the change log. The July 2026 file's cover reads "Revision 2.3 (Excerpt)", while its change log lists that update as 2.4. We list both so you can match whichever number you see cited.
