Published in Corporate Compliance Insights: Ambika Biggs on CMMC's Impact on Defense Contracts

07.06.2026

Hirschler government contracts attorney Ambika Biggs authored an article for Corporate Compliance Insights discussing how U.S. defense contractors are now encountering CMMC cybersecurity requirements in their contracts. The Defense Department began incorporating CMMC program requirements in contracts in November 2025, and phased-in implementation is proceeding as scheduled through 2028. 

In the article, Biggs outlined the CMMC program and implementation, discussed how misrepresentation can lead to False Claims Act (FCA) liability, and provided tips for navigating cybersecurity requirements. 

“These are key actions that must be taken to ensure compliance with the CMMC program and related cybersecurity regulations,” said Biggs. “Given the government’s focus in this area, and frequent cyberattacks aimed at gaining access to FCI and CUI, contractors must stay vigilant in maintaining their cybersecurity programs.” 

To view the full article, you may click here. 

Ambika “Ambi” J. Biggs is a government contracts attorney with extensive experience representing government contractors and counseling them on the complex regulations governing federal procurement. She has experience challenging and defending procurement decisions in bid protests before the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, and representing clients in size and status challenges before the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).