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FedRAMP Authorization Services

FedRAMP Authorization Without the 24-Month Death March

Achieve FedRAMP Moderate or High authorization in 9-14 months using Azure Government-native implementation. Former federal CISOs deliver Agency ATO at 40-60% lower cost than Big 4 consulting.

FedRAMP authorization unlocks $50B+ annual federal cloud spending—but most SaaS providers face 18-24 month timelines, $2M+ consulting fees, and 30-50% failure rates. Newf Advisory specializes in Azure Government FedRAMP implementations that compress timelines to 9-14 months, reduce costs by 40-60%, and deliver zero material findings through AI-augmented control implementation and continuous monitoring.

Federal Expertise

Former federal CISOs who've led FedRAMP authorizations at scale

Azure Partnership

Microsoft Azure Government Advanced Specialization certified

Track Record

Zero failed FedRAMP assessments across 15+ authorization projects

Framework Expertise

NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 and FedRAMP PMO deep expertise

Three Forces Driving FedRAMP Urgency in 2025

Federal cloud adoption accelerating post-pandemic. Cloud-first mandates require FedRAMP authorization for all new federal SaaS procurements. 2025 represents inflection point where FedRAMP becomes table stakes for federal market access.

Cloud-First Policy Enforcement

OMB Cloud-First policy now mandatory—not advisory. Federal agencies required to evaluate SaaS options before custom development. Non-FedRAMP solutions automatically disqualified.

  • 87% of federal CIOs prioritize FedRAMP-authorized SaaS over legacy on-prem
  • Average federal SaaS contract: $500K-$2M annually (3-5 year terms)
  • FedRAMP authorization opens $50B+ annual federal cloud market

FedRAMP Modernization Initiative

FedRAMP PMO launched Rev 5 baseline (NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5) modernization in 2024. New baselines emphasize automation, continuous monitoring, and zero-trust principles.

  • Rev 5 baseline reduces control count by 8-12% vs. Rev 4 (easier compliance)
  • Automated continuous monitoring reduces annual assessment burden 40-50%
  • FedRAMP Automation initiative reduces SSP development time by 60%

Competitive Differentiation

FedRAMP authorization provides 12-24 month competitive moat. Competitors without FedRAMP cannot bid on federal RFPs—effectively locking you in as sole qualified vendor.

  • Average time for competitor to achieve FedRAMP: 18-24 months
  • FedRAMP providers command 20-30% price premium over non-compliant alternatives
  • State/local governments increasingly require FedRAMP for cloud procurements

Six-Phase FedRAMP Authorization Roadmap

Our methodology follows FedRAMP PMO guidance with Azure Government-native implementation. Each phase delivers incremental progress toward Agency ATO.

1

FedRAMP Readiness Assessment

Weeks 1-4
$40K-$80K

Evaluate current state against FedRAMP Moderate/High baseline. Identify gaps and estimate timeline and cost for full authorization.

Deliverables:

  • Readiness scorecard (current maturity vs. FedRAMP baseline)
  • System architecture assessment (Azure Government migration requirements)
  • Gap analysis and prioritized remediation roadmap
  • Implementation timeline and budget estimate
2

Azure Government Migration & Architecture

Weeks 5-12
$100K-$300K

Migrate workloads from commercial Azure to Azure Government. Implement FedRAMP-compliant reference architecture.

Deliverables:

  • Azure Government tenant configuration
  • Network architecture (Virtual Networks, NSGs, Azure Firewall)
  • Identity architecture (Entra ID Government, Conditional Access)
  • Logging and monitoring infrastructure (Azure Sentinel, Log Analytics)
3

Security Controls Implementation

Weeks 13-28
$300K-$600K

Implement 325 (Moderate) or 421 (High) FedRAMP security controls across 18 control families.

Deliverables:

  • Access Control (AC) implementation
  • Audit and Accountability (AU) configuration
  • Security Assessment and Authorization (CA) procedures
  • Configuration Management (CM) baselines
4

System Security Plan (SSP) Development

Weeks 29-40
$150K-$300K

Document FedRAMP System Security Plan covering all security controls with implementation details and evidence.

Deliverables:

  • SSP (500-1000+ pages) covering all controls
  • Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
  • Contingency Plan and Disaster Recovery procedures
  • Configuration Management Plan
5

3PAO Security Assessment

Weeks 41-52
$150K-$500K

3PAO performs independent security assessment, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning. Produce Security Assessment Report (SAR).

Deliverables:

  • 3PAO assessment activities (interviews, testing, evidence review)
  • Penetration testing and vulnerability scanning
  • Security Assessment Report (SAR) with findings
  • POA&M (Plan of Action & Milestones) for any findings
6

Agency Authorization to Operate (ATO)

Weeks 53-60
$40K-$80K

Sponsoring agency reviews SSP, SAR, and POA&M. Issues ATO letter valid governmentwide via FedRAMP Marketplace.

Deliverables:

  • Agency ATO package submission
  • Agency review coordination and Q&A support
  • ATO letter from sponsoring agency
  • FedRAMP Marketplace listing publication

FedRAMP Authorization ROI Analysis

9-14 Month Implementation, 100-200% 3-Year ROI

Traditional Big 4 Consulting

Readiness & Planning:8-12 weeks
Implementation (Phases 1-6):52-80 weeks
3PAO Assessment:8-12 weeks
Total Timeline:18-24 months
Total Cost:$1.8M-$2.6M

Newf AI-Native Approach

Readiness & Planning:3-4 weeks
Implementation (Phases 1-6):28-48 weeks
3PAO Assessment:8-12 weeks
Total Timeline:9-14 months
Total Cost:$1.05M-$1.86M
Cost Savings:
$750K-$740K
40-60% lower cost

3-Year Revenue Impact

Federal Contract Value
$1.5M-$6M

Average 3-year federal SaaS contract value (assumes 1-3 agency customers)

Competitive Moat
18-24 months

Time required for competitors to achieve FedRAMP (effective market exclusivity)

Price Premium
20-30%

Premium pricing vs. non-FedRAMP alternatives (federal buyers expect to pay more)

Combined 3-Year ROI
100-200%

Net benefit: $1.5M-$4.14M revenue after $1.05M-$1.86M implementation cost

Engagement Models & Pricing

Flexible options to match your federal market timeline and budget

RECOMMENDED

FedRAMP Moderate Authorization

Most Common

$1.05M-$1.5M

9-11 months

Complete six-phase FedRAMP Moderate authorization from readiness through Agency ATO.

  • All 6 phases included
  • Azure Government migration
  • 325 controls implemented
  • Zero material findings goal
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FedRAMP High Authorization

DoD/IC Workloads

$1.55M-$2.1M

11-14 months

FedRAMP High authorization for DoD, Intelligence Community, or law enforcement applications requiring enhanced controls.

  • All 6 phases included
  • 421 controls (96 additional vs. Moderate)
  • Enhanced testing requirements
  • DoD/IC agency coordination
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FedRAMP Readiness Assessment

Start Small

$40K-$80K

3-4 weeks

FedRAMP readiness assessment, Azure Government migration analysis, and implementation roadmap.

  • Readiness scorecard vs. baseline
  • Azure Government requirements
  • Gap analysis and roadmap
  • Timeline and budget estimate
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Continuous Monitoring (ConMon)

Ongoing

$150K-$250K/year

Post-Authorization

Ongoing FedRAMP continuous monitoring, monthly reporting, and annual 3PAO assessment support.

  • Monthly ConMon deliverables
  • POA&M management
  • Annual assessment coordination
  • Significant change management
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FedRAMP authorization

Start Your FedRAMP Journey in 3-4 Weeks

Most SaaS providers spend 6-12 months evaluating FedRAMP consultants before starting implementation. Our AI-powered readiness assessment delivers gap analysis and roadmap in 3-4 weeks—compressing evaluation from months to weeks.

FedRAMP Readiness Assessment Includes:

  • System architecture review and Azure Government migration requirements
  • Security controls gap analysis (current vs. FedRAMP Moderate/High baseline)
  • Readiness scorecard with maturity scoring across 18 control families
  • Prioritized remediation roadmap with implementation sequence
  • Implementation timeline (9-14 months) with phase-based milestones
  • Cost estimates including 3PAO assessment and Azure Government migration
Investment:
$40K-$80K
Timeline:
3-4 weeks
Deliverable:
60-90 pages

Option 1: Readiness Assessment

3-4 week engagement delivering FedRAMP maturity assessment and implementation roadmap.

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Option 2: ROI Calculator

Calculate your organization's FedRAMP authorization ROI with our interactive tool.

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Option 3: Download Roadmap

Self-guided FedRAMP roadmap template based on FedRAMP PMO guidance.

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Assessment fee credited toward full authorization if contracted within 90 days