Article by Justin Doubleday and original article can be found here: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/cybersecurity/2021/06/pentagon-cmmc-review-aims-to-address-small-biz-cost-concerns-restore-trust-in-assessment-processes/
Article highlights:
The review by the Pentagon is helping refine an implementation plan for CMMC with three “broad goals," the first being managing costs for small businesses.
CMMC compliance could force some companies out of the defense business, but the goal is to mitigate costs to avoid this.
Defense Department are discussing several options to help small businesses with the certification, including maybe to provide grants or forgivable loans for the smallest ones.