Public Sector Cloud & FedRAMP Authorization Program
Readiness and authorization support for cloud service providers selling to US federal agencies: boundary definition, NIST 800-53 gap assessment, GovCloud or Azure Government landing-zone design, documentation and continuous monitoring.
The problem this solves
FedRAMP is a long, document-heavy process, and most of the cost comes from discovering gaps late. This program front-loads the hard decisions — authorization boundary, impact level and infrastructure design — so the documentation and the environment match before an assessor ever looks at them. We are a readiness and authorization-support advisor: the 3PAO assesses, and the agency or PMO authorizes.
Who it is for
- SaaS and cloud providers pursuing federal or public-sector customers
- Teams that have been asked about FedRAMP status in a procurement
- Providers with an agency sponsor who need to prepare for a 3PAO assessment
- Organizations already authorized that need continuous monitoring support
Not the right fit if
- You expect a consultant to 'certify' you (no consultant can; a 3PAO assesses and the agency or PMO authorizes)
- You have no realistic federal sales pipeline yet
What is included — scope of work
Boundary & categorization
Define exactly what is in scope and determine the impact level.
Gap assessment
Control-by-control comparison of your current state against NIST 800-53 Rev 5.
Landing-zone design
Government cloud region account structure, logging, identity and network design.
Documentation
SSP, policies, procedures and POA&M built from your real environment.
Assessment support
Evidence organisation and coordination with your chosen 3PAO.
Continuous monitoring
Monthly scans, POA&M updates and change management after authorization.
Pricing options
Phase 1 — Readiness
Fixed-fee readiness engagement.
- Authorization boundary definition
- FIPS 199 security categorization
- NIST 800-53 Rev 5 gap assessment
- SSP skeleton and initial POA&M
- GovCloud / Azure Government landing-zone design
Phase 2 — Authorization
Scoped after Phase 1.
- Full System Security Plan and policies
- Evidence collection and control implementation support
- 3PAO coordination through assessment
- Remediation tracking through authorization
Phase 3 — Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing after authorization.
- Monthly vulnerability scanning and reporting
- POA&M management
- Significant-change request support
- Annual assessment preparation
Deliverables
- Authorization boundary diagram
- FIPS 199 categorization
- Gap assessment report
- SSP skeleton and POA&M
- Landing-zone design
- Monthly ConMon reports (Phase 3)
How it works
Readiness
Phase 1: boundary, categorization, gap assessment and design.Build & document
Phase 2: implement controls and complete documentation.Assess
3PAO assessment with our coordination.Authorize
Agency or PMO review and decision.Monitor
Phase 3: continuous monitoring retainer.
How pricing works
Phase 1 is a fixed $12,500. Phase 2 is scoped from Phase 1 findings and starts from $50,000. Continuous monitoring is $4,500/mo. 3PAO assessment fees and cloud consumption are paid directly to those parties. Phases 1 and 2 are invoiced, not charged by card.
Frequently asked questions
Can you guarantee an authorization?
No one can honestly guarantee it. Authorization decisions belong to the agency or the FedRAMP PMO. We prepare you to give the assessment the best chance.
Are you a 3PAO?
No. We are an advisor. Using a separate, accredited 3PAO is a requirement and keeps the assessment independent.
How long does it take?
Phase 1 typically takes four to eight weeks. Full authorization timelines vary widely and depend on readiness and sponsor schedules.
Have you taken other providers through FedRAMP?
Gridwise is a newly launched practice and does not publish client references or case studies. Our Phase 1 deliverables are concrete and yours to keep regardless of what you decide next.
Do we have to buy all three phases?
No. Each phase is a separate decision.
Related: Cloud Strategy & Platform Selection Sprint →Gridwise Cloud & Network Modernization Program →Managed Cloud & Network Operations →
What we need from you
- An executive sponsor and a named technical lead
- Read-only access to cloud accounts, billing exports and identity configuration
- An application and infrastructure inventory, even if partial
- Known compliance, data-residency or contractual requirements
- Agreed change windows for any work that touches production
How Gridwise works
Written scope before work starts. Every engagement begins with a written scope, deliverables list and fixed price or monthly fee. Nothing is billed outside that scope without your written approval.
Vendor-neutral advice. Gridwise does not take commissions from hardware, carrier, cloud or software vendors, so recommendations follow your requirements rather than a sales target.
You own the outputs. Designs, configurations, documentation and code produced for you are yours to keep and use with any provider.
Honest about where we are. Gridwise Technology is a newly launched practice. We do not publish testimonials, client logos or case studies, and we will not invent them. What we offer instead is a clear process, written acceptance criteria and documented results for your own environment.
What happens after you apply
Your application goes straight to the Gridwise team, not to a sales queue. Within one business day we reply by email with either a short list of clarifying questions or a proposal for a scoping conversation. If the engagement looks like a fit, we send a written scope that lists the work, the deliverables, the timeline, the fixed price or monthly fee, and the assumptions it depends on. Nothing starts and nothing is billed until you have reviewed and approved that document. If we are not the right partner for what you need, we will say so plainly and, where we can, point you toward a better option.
Ready to scope Public Sector Cloud & FedRAMP Authorization Program?
Tell us about your environment in a short application. We reply with questions or a written scope and fixed price, no obligation and no booking calendar required.
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