The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has issued a special notice regarding the implementation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program, which establishes cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors and subcontractors. The CMMC Program mandates that contractors assess their compliance with cybersecurity standards to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) that is processed, stored, or transmitted on their information systems. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that defense contractors adequately safeguard sensitive information against evolving cybersecurity threats, thereby supporting the operational capabilities of the Department of Defense. The CMMC Program will be fully effective starting October 1, 2025, and certification will be required for all DIB contractors in USACE solicitations, with specific certification levels outlined in each contract. For inquiries related to the CMMC requirements, interested parties should contact the designated Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist listed in the SAM.gov announcement.