FedRAMP In Process — Moderate Impact
Blackbaud Government Cloud by Blackbaud. 6 compliance features verified.
Blackbaud Government Cloud
by Blackbaud
Impact Level
Moderate
Status
In Process
Pricing
mid market
Overview
Blackbaud Government Cloud is pursuing FedRAMP Moderate authorization for its financial management and grants administration platform. It provides fund accounting, grants management, and budgeting for government-funded organizations. The platform specializes in managing restricted funds and compliance reporting.
Key Features
Certifications & Authorizations
Deployment Options
NIST 800-171 Compliance Coverage
How to Procure Blackbaud Government Cloud for Defense Contracts
Blackbaud Government Cloud is available through GSA MAS Schedule 70 (SIN 518210C) under cloud-based solutions. Government pricing includes volume discounts for agencies with 500+ users, typically 15-25% below commercial rates. The FedRAMP authorization boundary encompasses the core financial management platform, grants administration modules, and reporting dashboards but excludes third-party payment processing integrations. Contracting officers must approve the System Security Plan (SSP) addendum detailing data flow between agency systems and Blackbaud's platform, particularly for PII handling in grants management. Required documentation includes the Customer Responsibility Matrix outlining shared security controls, data residency agreements ensuring US-only storage, and incident response procedures. Procurement timeline typically spans 6-9 months including security review, with 3-4 months for technical evaluation and 2-3 months for legal/security approval. For CMMC assessments, include Blackbaud Government Cloud within your assessment boundary as an external service provider, documenting OSC (Originating Security Category) data flows and ensuring contractor compliance verification. Agency ISSOs must validate that Blackbaud's Moderate authorization satisfies the required security categorization for financial data processing under FIPS 199.
Compliance Cross-References
Blackbaud Government Cloud's FedRAMP Moderate authorization directly supports DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance by providing adequate security for covered contractor information systems processing controlled unclassified information (CUI). For DFARS 252.239-7010 cloud computing requirements, the platform's FedRAMP authorization satisfies government cloud security standards with continuous monitoring. NIST 800-171 control families are addressed through: Access Control (AC) via role-based permissions and multi-factor authentication, System and Communications Protection (SC) through encryption at rest and in transit, and Audit and Accountability (AU) via comprehensive logging and monitoring capabilities. CMMC Level 2 domains including Access Control (AC), System Security (SC), and Security Assessment (CA) are satisfied through Blackbaud's implemented security controls and third-party assessments. DoD Cloud Computing SRG IL2 requirements are met for controlled unclassified information processing, supporting defense contractor financial management and grants administration compliance obligations.
Defense Contractor Use Case
Government-funded organizations and contractors evaluate Blackbaud Government for managing grants, restricted funds, and compliance reporting for federally funded programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FedRAMP authorization level for Blackbaud Government Cloud?
Blackbaud Government Cloud is in process at the FedRAMP Moderate impact level. The FedRAMP Moderate baseline includes approximately 325 security controls covering confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Can defense contractors use Blackbaud Government Cloud for CUI?
Blackbaud Government Cloud is authorized at the FedRAMP Moderate baseline. While FedRAMP Moderate covers a broad range of government data, defense contractors handling CUI should carefully evaluate whether Moderate controls meet their specific DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST 800-171 requirements. Some CUI categories may require FedRAMP High authorization depending on the sensitivity of the data and contract requirements.
How does Blackbaud Government Cloud pricing compare to commercial?
Blackbaud Government Cloud government pricing is generally competitive with commercial pricing, though the government edition may carry a premium of 10-20% to cover FedRAMP compliance and dedicated infrastructure costs. Mid-market organizations can often access government pricing through GSA Schedule contracts or reseller partners. Contact Blackbaud for a quote tailored to your organization size and requirements.
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