CMMC Levels Explained: What Level 1, 2 and 3 Require

GovConFeed – Every defense contractor bidding on a solicitation that requires Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification now has to clear a specific bar before the government will make an award. DFARS 252.204-7021 lays out three certification statuses — Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 — each with its own assessment method, validity period, and renewal obligation.