Summary
The Department of War (formerly Department of Defense) Office of the Chief Information Officer issued this Request for Information (RFI) titled 'Reforming CMMC and Reducing Compliance Burden for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).' The RFI solicits industry input on reforming the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program following the immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II requirements announced on July 13, 2026. Industry stakeholders, particularly small, medium, and non-traditional defense contractors, are invited to provide recommendations to reduce compliance burdens while maintaining strong cybersecurity protections for defense industrial base information.