Understanding the requirements for compliance with the interim DFARS rule on basic assessment and compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is not a task for the faint of heart. The rule requires that you accurately report the status of your compliance with the cybersecurity requirements in National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication (NIST SP) 800-171 and, for specific procurements in the initial CMMC pilot program and moving forward, that you address your level of compliance under the CMMC program. Preparation here is crucial as the Department of Defense (DoD) has announced that all contractors, except those solely furnishing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), must submit their basic compliance assessment into the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) to be considered for future contract awards.
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