CMMC Phase 2 Readiness Checklist: Nov 10, 2026 Deadline + 110 Control Path
CMMC 2.0 Phase 2 requires C3PAO Level 2 certification at award for applicable DoD solicitations starting November 10, 2026. Defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information need 9-15 months of disciplined readiness work to pass a C3PAO assessment against 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls and 320 assessment objectives. This checklist covers every gating step from scoping through assessment.







