48 CFR CMMC Final Rule

The Department of War (DoW, formerly known as the DoD), officially published 48 CFR CMMC Final Rule into the federal register on September 10, 2025. With this, CMMC is no longer an eventuality but a present reality. Contractors must act now and ensure they are CMMC compliant in order to bid on and keep their contracts. This blog will explain the importance of 48 CFR and how it will impact your business going forward. 

What is the 48 CFR CMMC Rule?

Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulation or "48 CFR" contains regulations regarding government procurement in the United Stats. 48 CFR includes Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS). On September 10, 2025, the CMMC final rule included in 48 CFR mandates CMMC compliance for defense contractors through DFARS 252.204-7021. In December of 2024, the 32 CFR final rule was published which gave structure and defined the requirements for the CMMC program. 48 CFR will actually enforce those requirements by including them in all new contracts going forward. 

How Will CMMC 48 CFR Impact Your Business?

• The final rule will go into effect on November 10, 2025. Once this happens, new DoW contracts will begin to include CMMC requirements.
• The final rule will be implemented using a phased approach:
  A) Phase 1 will begin on the 48 CFR effective date (Nov. 10). Some contracts may require level 1 or level 2 self-attestation at this point.
  B) Phase 2 begins 12 months after the start of phase one. During this phase, some contracts will require level 2 third-party certification. 
  C) Phase 3 begins 24 months after the start of phase 1 and will begin to require level 3 certification for some contracts.
  D) Phase 4, or full implementation, will begin 36 months after the start of phase 1. At this point, all contracts will require CMMC certification prior to contract award.
• You are responsible for your supply-chain. CMMC requirements will flow down to subcontractors. Many primes are already requiring their supply-chain to be CMMC compliant. 

How Can CorpInfoTech Help with CMMC Compliance?

CorpInfoTech is a CMMC level 2 certified MSP that offers cybersecurity, IT, and CMMC compliance solutions to defense contractors. Through TAS for CMMC Compliance, contractors are able to inherit 200+ of the 320 assessment objectives required by NIST 800-171. Our services cover everything from consulting to implementation, making compliance efficient and cost-effective while offering greater confidence in your ability to pass an audit.

CorpInfoTech begins by helping you establish yourCUI boundary. We help with the creation of your data flow diagram through the inventory of your hardware, software, and people who will come into contact with CUI. Once your boundary is defined, we work with you to conduct a gap assessment--determining what you've already accomplished and what needs to be done to achieve compliance.

From here,CorpInfoTech acts as your managed service provider--implementing the required technical controls through our TAS for CMMC compliance solution. CorpInfoTech also provides continuous compliance services, ensuring that you remain compliant throughout the duration of your contract. 

CorpInfoTech eliminates the uncertainty to CMMC compliance. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve and maintain compliance.

CorpInfoTech, a Managed Service Provider (MSP) with over 25 years in the SMB space, is a trusted partner for business pursuing compliance and cybersecurity. We are a CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) certified MSP and a Cyber AB Registered Provider Organization (RPO). Also, as the first CIS accredited organization, we help organizations implement the CIS controls as it pertains to CMMC and your overall cybersecurity posture. CorpInfoTech is your trusted partner for secure, compliant growth in every changing digital landscape.