DoD CMMC Review Draws 997 Responses, but Key Requirements Remain in Place
The Department of Defense received 997 responses to its CMMC request for information, including 509 from the defense industrial base. Respondents highlighted the cost and difficulty of implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls, while the reported average assessment cost was $47,000; DoD’s final recommendations remain pending as Level 2 clauses are expected in contracts beginning in November 2026.