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DOW’s Suspension of CMMC Phase 2 Does Not Pause Contractors’ Cybersecurity Compliance Requirements - The National Law Review

Detected August 8, 2026 · in Government Contracting (SAM/FAR)

DOW's suspension of CMMC Phase 2 does not relieve contractors of existing cybersecurity compliance requirements.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) space on August 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All contractors engaged with DOW and those subject to CMMC requirements. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Ongoing compliance is required; no specific deadline stated.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Government Contracting (SAM/FAR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

CMMC Phase 2 is suspended, but compliance with existing cybersecurity standards remains mandatory.

Who it affects

All contractors engaged with DOW and those subject to CMMC requirements.

What you must do

Continue to adhere to current cybersecurity compliance requirements as outlined in existing contracts.

Deadline

Ongoing compliance is required; no specific deadline stated.

Source: https://news.google.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?oc=5

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