Vendor Flow Downs: What Contractors Must Require from Their Vendors Many contractors focus heavily on their own cybersecurity requirements when preparing for CMMC or DFARS compliance. However, a major part
For companies operating in the defense supply chain, failing to understand ITAR country restrictions can lead to severe penalties, contract loss, and long-term damage to their ability to support government programs.
CMMC is no longer a future requirement or a planning exercise. Phase 1 of the rollout is active and contracting officers are now required to verify CMMC status in SPRS
Many organizations believe ITAR only applies when shipping products overseas. That assumption is dangerous. Under ITAR, you can violate export laws without shipping anything at all. Simply allowing a foreign
Organizations working in defense, aerospace, and national security often hear the term ITAR. Many assume it only applies to weapons manufacturers. That assumption is wrong. ITAR, or the International Traffic
One of the most common questions organizations ask about CMMC is straightforward.How do we know which CMMC level applies to us? The answer is not based on company size or
This article analyzes the DoW Class Deviation 2026-O0025, Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 40 and DFARS Part 240, issued by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
CMMC is no longer a future idea.The Department of War is already putting it into contracts. Many DoW contractors are still asking the same question.How will the DoW actually implement
One of the first questions DoD contractors ask about CMMC is simple.How much does CMMC compliance really cost? The answer depends on more than just an audit fee. Contractors that
