90% of Government Contractors Use AI. CMMC Phase II Is Suspended. Your CUI Obligations Are Not.
Executive Summary On July 13, 2026, the Department of War suspended CMMC Phase II, scheduled to begin November 10, 2026, putting third party certification assessments on hold. DFARS clause 252.204-7012 was not suspended, amended, or paused. Contractors and subcontractors subject to it that process, store, or transmit covered defense information must still implement the 110…