FedRAMP Authorized — High Impact
AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud) by Amazon Web Services. 6 compliance features verified.
AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud)
by Amazon Web Services
Impact Level
High
Status
Authorized
Pricing
varies
Authorization Date: September 1, 2018 | Sponsoring Agency: DoD
Overview
AWS Elastic Beanstalk on GovCloud provides an easy-to-use platform for deploying and managing applications in the AWS GovCloud environment. It automatically handles capacity provisioning, load balancing, and health monitoring. The service inherits the FedRAMP High authorization of the underlying GovCloud infrastructure.
Key Features
Certifications & Authorizations
Deployment Options
NIST 800-171 Compliance Coverage
How to Procure AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud) for Defense Contracts
AWS Elastic Beanstalk is available through GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) under SIN 518210C (Cloud Computing Services) and SEWP VI. Government pricing leverages AWS commercial pricing with potential volume discounts for enterprise agreements. The authorization boundary includes the Elastic Beanstalk service, underlying EC2 instances, Application Load Balancers, Auto Scaling Groups, and CloudWatch monitoring - all documented in AWS GovCloud's System Security Plan (SSP). Contracting officers must approve the use of shared responsibility model where AWS manages infrastructure security while agencies maintain application-level security controls. Include specific Elastic Beanstalk platform versions and supported runtime environments (Java, .NET, PHP, Node.js, Python, Ruby) in your Statement of Work. Procurement timeline typically spans 60-90 days including security review, ATO documentation updates, and integration testing. For CMMC assessment boundaries, include Elastic Beanstalk within your Organization Seeking Certification (OSC) scope, documenting data flows between your applications and the AWS GovCloud environment. Ensure your Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessment includes the shared responsibility matrix and AWS-provided security controls inheritance documentation.
Compliance Cross-References
AWS Elastic Beanstalk's FedRAMP High authorization directly supports DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance by providing adequate security controls for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) processing. The service satisfies DFARS 252.239-7010 cloud computing security requirements through its GovCloud deployment model and continuous monitoring capabilities. NIST 800-171 control families are addressed comprehensively: Access Control (AC) through IAM integration and application-level authentication, System and Communications Protection (SC) via encryption in transit and at rest, and Audit and Accountability (AU) through CloudWatch and CloudTrail logging integration. For CMMC Level 2 compliance, Elastic Beanstalk supports Asset Management (AM), Access Control (AC), and System and Information Integrity (SI) domains through automated patching, version control, and health monitoring. The DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) requirements are satisfied through AWS GovCloud's IL2-IL5 authorizations, ensuring proper data segregation, personnel screening, and incident response capabilities for defense contractor workloads.
Defense Contractor Use Case
Defense contractors use Elastic Beanstalk on GovCloud to deploy web applications quickly while inheriting FedRAMP High compliance from the underlying AWS GovCloud infrastructure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FedRAMP authorization level for AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud)?
AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud) is authorized at the FedRAMP High impact level, with authorization granted on 2018-09-01 sponsored by DoD. The FedRAMP High baseline includes approximately 421 security controls and is the most rigorous authorization level.
Can defense contractors use AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud) for CUI?
Yes, AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud) is authorized at the FedRAMP High baseline, which is suitable for protecting CUI. Defense contractors can use this platform for processing, storing, and transmitting CUI in compliance with NIST 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements. The High baseline provides the most comprehensive set of security controls for cloud services.
How does AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud) pricing compare to commercial?
AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud) offers flexible pricing tiers that vary based on usage, features, and organization size. Government pricing may differ from commercial rates due to FedRAMP compliance overhead and dedicated infrastructure requirements. Amazon Web Services offers various consumption models that can be cost-effective depending on your usage patterns. Request a government-specific quote from Amazon Web Services or check GSA Advantage for available pricing.
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