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CMMC Final Rule: What Defense Contractors Must Do Before 2026 - EP #32

The wait is over: the Department of Defense has finalized the CMMC rule, officially making it part of DFARS. That means compliance isn’t “coming soon”, it’s now in your contracts. In this episode of the CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast, Austin and Brooke from Justice IT Consulting break down what the final rule means for DoD contractors and subcontractors, the key deadlines you need to know, and the exact steps to prepare for Level 2 certification before requirements hit contracts in November 2026. What you’ll learn in this episode: The new CMMC final rule and when it goes into effect How the 4-phase rollout impacts primes and subcontractors What’s different about this update (and why it’s not another delay) Key requirements: SPRS score, POAM limits, affirming officials, and more How to prepare your subcontractors with questionnaires and attestations Why you need to start engaging with C3PAOs now before schedules fill up If you’re a DoD contractor, aerospace manufacturer, or subcontractor, this is the update you can’t afford to ignore. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro: CMMC Compliance Guide Podcast kickoff 00:46 – DoD finalizes CMMC rule under DFARS 02:05 – What the final rule means for defense contractors 04:12 – Breaking down CMMC levels (1, 2, and 3) 06:15 – Key requirements contractors must address now 08:20 – SPRS score, POAM limits, and affirming officials explained 10:12 – Why this update is different from past delays 11:44 – Action steps for contractors: CUI, SSP, POAM, and C3PAOs 13:12 – Preparing your subcontractors for flow-down compliance 14:20 – Final thoughts, free resources, and next steps #CMMC #DoD #DFARS #NIST800171 #CMMCCompliance #DefenseContractors #SPRS #Cybersecurity #GovCon #C3PAO