# DoD Weighs Moving Program Rules

The Department of Defense’s Personal Property Activity (PPA) is expected to issue final rules for the Defense Personal Property program by the end of November 2026, following public comments that closed October 26. Movers for America raised concerns that proposed CMMC Level 2 requirements, limits on service-member-sponsored base access, performance evaluation periods, and waiting-time compensation provisions could increase operating costs and reduce the capacity of moving-industry providers, particularly small businesses.

- The final rules could affect contractors’ cybersecurity costs, access to installations, performance evaluations, and compensation for waiting time. The proposed provisions are not yet final requirements.
- Moving companies and their government customers should assess how the proposals could affect small-business participation, provider capacity, and continuity of household-goods moving services.
- Because PPA is expected to publish final rules by the end of November 2026, contractors can use the remaining rulemaking period to evaluate the operational impact of the proposals and review the final requirements when issued.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- Department of Defense Personal Property Activity (PPA)

### Key Quotes
> Our industry is primarily made up of small businesses, and the cost of getting to level 2 CMMC compliance is very high.
> — Katie McMichael, Executive Director of Movers for America

### Sources
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        Industry pushes back on DoD’s proposed rules for moving program - Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-news/2026/10/industry-pushes-back-on-dods-proposed-rules-for-moving-program) - Federal News Network