Requirement guide Bid eligibility
Does this solicitation require CMMC?
Find the selected level in DFARS 252.204-7025, when included, and read it with the clauses, attachments and amendments. Record the assessment type and the systems expected to process FCI or CUI. A provision title, an unfilled level blank or deleted text printed in an amendment does not establish the operative level. The July 2026 suspension direction continues Phase I and directs changes to affected solicitations; inspect the actual amendment before resolving conflicting language.
Decision basis: DFARS 252.204-7021DFARS 252.204-7025 (November 2025)CMMC Phase II suspension implementation direction
What to confirm
Ask the contracting officer or prime when the solicitation language is unclear or inconsistent.
Continue the review
- Read the DFARS clause family
Separate safeguarding, assessment and CMMC requirements.
- Review a changed requirement
Compare the source versions and retain unresolved conflicts.
Organize the requirement, work, and evidence.
Deep Fathom records the source requirement, accountable owner, assigned work, supporting evidence, and review history. The team can then review the specific requirement instead of searching across disconnected documents.
Review bid requirementsSources
- DFARS 252.204-7021Current CMMC status, annual affirmation, and CMMC flowdown requirements where the clause applies.Official source ↗
- DFARS 252.204-7025 (November 2025)Solicitation level, award eligibility, affirmation and proposal identifiers.Official source ↗
- CMMC Phase II suspension implementation directionJuly 2026 direction: Phase I continues; solicitation amendments and contract modifications have different timing. Reviewed September 7, 2026.Official source ↗