Primes Can't Waive CMMC

Primes Can't Waive CMMC

Update: 2025-12-04
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Since the 48 CFR CMMC final rule was published in September 2025 we've seen supplier notices from Lockheed, RTX, BAE, HII, and many others. Most recently, Northrop Grumman recently published a supplier announcement titled “CMMC 2.0 is Final – Are You Ready?”. The big takeaway: don't expect CMMC waivers from your prime customers because they can't grant them to you.



Pathfinder 101: https://www.summit7.us/pathfinder



Pathfinder Demo: https://youtu.be/JiDTCchfCa0?si=JJFplxSfvkaRVhRo



DFARS 7012: https://youtu.be/cy4e28YAkXU?si=KvezY7Vu7zXf9qYZ



32 CFR Final rule: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/15/2024-22905/cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-cmmc-program



48 CFR Final rule: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/10/2025-17359/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-assessing-contractor-implementation-of



January Memo (PDF): https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/uploads/DOPSR_Cleared_OSD_Memo_CMMC_Implementation_Policy_d26075de0f.pdf

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Primes Can't Waive CMMC

Primes Can't Waive CMMC