June 26, 2026 · America/New_York · Acme Defense Systems

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2026-08-0642 days remaining

Conditional Level 2 closeout · 180-day POA&M limit · 3 contract records depend on this scope

Explain rule

The closeout date is a planning calculation from a customer-recorded external status event. The C3PAO closeout result remains an external fact.

Date basis
Conditional CMMC Status Date recorded as 2026-02-07.
Formula
Add 180 calendar days to the Conditional status date.
Rule pack
2026.06.0
Sources
32 CFR part 170; 48 CFR DFARS CMMC acquisition rule

Needs attention

Ranked by consequence severity, then days until the consequence becomes irreversible. Each item shows the priority reason.

  1. 1

    Conditional Level 2 closeout is nearing the eligibility limit

    2026-08-06

    2 POA&M items still need internal validation before external closeout coordination. 3 contract records depend on the active scope context.

    Why is this ranked 1?

    Ranked first because a missed closeout deadline is an unrecoverable status event; assessed status returns to UID if the Conditional window closes without a recorded Final external result.

    Rule: 2026.06.0 · 180-day POA&M limit · 42 days to consequence

    Owner
    Mira Patel
    Affected
    Scope: Aerospace enclave
    Open closeout plan
  2. 2

    DR-001 external request is still open

    2026-06-15

    Open assessor requests can delay status coordination and compress contract eligibility timing.

    Why is this ranked 2?

    Ranked by evidence window end date because unresolved external requests can block the assessment coordination path.

    Rule: Assessment request evidence window · -11 days to consequence

    Owner
    CyberShield Assessors LLC
    Affected
    Kickoff — 14 May 2026
    Review external request
  3. 3

    VPN vendor replacement needs impact review

    2026-05-20

    The change register must decide whether scope, operations, or affirmation work is affected.

    Why is this ranked 3?

    Ranked after external request and closeout items because the change impact path is reversible while review is still open.

    Rule: Change impact review · -37 days to consequence

    Owner
    Marcus Webb
    Affected
    Change event: technology
    Review change
  4. 4

    Affirmation decision package is open for annual review

    2026-10-15

    The annual decision can remain open, but it should not be recorded until declarations and change implications are reviewed.

    Why is this ranked 4?

    Ranked behind near-term closeout, external request, and change-review work because the annual decision window remains open.

    Rule: Annual affirmation readiness · Continuity planning rule · 111 days to consequence

    Owner
    A. Reyes
    Affected
    Affirmation cycle: 2026
    View affirmation

Upcoming lifecycle

Compact view across the next 90, 180, and 365 days.

  1. Conditional status recorded

    External source and UID recorded by authorized user.

    A. Reyes

  2. Backup and recovery verification due

    Q2 2026 · Submit for review.

    Mira Patel

  3. POA&M closeout deadline

    42 days remain before the Conditional closeout deadline.

    System rule pack

  4. Annual affirmation target

    Decision package opens after recurring activity review.

    Affirming Official

Current implication

Closeout remains manageable, but the provider date change narrows the window for Final status before the option review.

Recent decisions and status events

External facts remain visibly distinct from product implications.

Recent lifecycle events
DateEventSourceImplication
2026-06-21Scope v3 approved for assessmentProgram owner decisionBasis locked
2026-06-11Cloud backup provider added to enclave change event loggedChange registerReview pending
2026-06-01Secondary CUI data room commissioned impact decision recordedChange registerScope update required
2026-05-15CL-001 Backup and recovery scope clarificationExternal request registeropen

Contract coverage

Planning projection per linked contract. Conditional status requires contract-specific review before award decisions.

Contract coverage projections
ContractRequiredCoverage stateCoverage ends
Aerospace support IDIQLevel 2 Final · C3PAOCoverage ends before need2026-08-01
Sustainment task orderLevel 2 Final · C3PAOCovered2029-05-15
Sensor modernization pursuitNot yet determinedRequirement uncertain

Planning calculations only

Coverage projections use customer-recorded facts. They are planning aids — not legal determinations of contract eligibility.

Upcoming deadlines

Key dates calculated from the active rule pack and recorded status events. Review the source record before treating any date as final.

Conditional Level 2 closeout180-day POA&M limit · 32 CFR 170
2026-08-06
DR-001 evidence windowExternal request overdue
2026-06-15
Backup and recovery verificationRecurring activity instance
2026-06-15
Annual affirmation decisionAnnual affirmation · CMMC 170.24
2026-10-15

Your assigned work

Activity instances assigned to you that need action. Go to My work to see the full list and submit completions.

Assigned activity instances needing action
Activity and periodDueStatusAction
Quarterly access reviewJul 1 - Sep 30, 2026
Sep 30, 2026scheduledStart work
Monthly vulnerability reviewJul 15 - Aug 14, 2026
Aug 14, 2026in progressSubmit for review
Jun 30, 2026changes requestedResubmit after changes
Jun 15, 2026reopenedSubmit for review