New eBook from M.A. Polce Helps DoD Contractors Prepare for Final CMMC Rule Implementation

Posted on July 29, 2025

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Rome, NY – July 2025 – As of July 2025, the Department of Defense (DoD) has officially submitted the 48 CFR rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The rule includes clause 204.7503, which mandates that Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements be included in all applicable solicitations and contracts awarded after that date. Although the rule still awaits OMB and Congressional review, it is expected to move swiftly through the process as it implements the already active 32 CFR rule, which took effect in December 2024.

In short, contractors and subcontractors within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) now have a clear and fast-approaching deadline to achieve CMMC compliance, or risk losing eligibility for new contracts. By Fall 2025, most organizations working with the DoD in Central New York will likely need to be certified at CMMC Level 1 or Level 2 to bid on future work.

To support businesses navigating this shift, M.A. Polce has released a new eBook, “Navigating the Final Program Rule: The Ultimate Guide to CMMC Compliance.” This comprehensive, plain-language resource explains the Final Rule and offers practical guidance for achieving and maintaining compliance.

The rollout encompasses both self-assessments and third-party certifications, depending on the sensitivity of the data managed, specifically whether it is Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The eBook was developed with insights from M.A. Polce’s certified cybersecurity compliance professionals and is informed by real-world experience supporting DoD contractors in building audit-ready, defensible cybersecurity programs.

“Many organizations don’t realize how quickly these changes are taking hold,” said Rick Pollard, Vice President for Strategy and Business Development at M.A. Polce. “Our goal in publishing this guide is to take something complex and turn it into an actionable roadmap for businesses in our region. If you do business with the DoD, or plan to, you need to be preparing now.”

The eBook covers:

  • What the Final Rule means for DoD contractors and subcontractors
  • The difference between CMMC Levels 1, 2, and 3—and who needs what
  • Actionable recommendations for building and maintaining a compliant cybersecurity program

This resource is particularly relevant for manufacturers, professional service providers, and other businesses operating within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), as well as subcontractors who are now being asked to demonstrate compliance by their prime contractors.

 

Download the free eBook here (https://mapolce.com/content/the-ultimate-guide-to-cmmc-compliance/?utm_source=newsrelease&utm_medium=membermedia&utm_campaign=cmmc_2025)

 

For more information, visit https://mapolce.com/cmmc-compliance-services/

 

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