FedRAMP Authorized — Moderate Impact
Databricks Government Cloud by Databricks. 6 compliance features verified.
Databricks Government Cloud
by Databricks
Impact Level
Moderate
Status
Authorized
Pricing
enterprise
Authorization Date: September 15, 2022 | Sponsoring Agency: GSA
Overview
Databricks Government Cloud provides FedRAMP Moderate authorized data lakehouse platform combining data engineering, data science, and machine learning. It offers unified analytics on top of open-source Delta Lake with collaborative notebooks. The platform supports large-scale data processing and AI model development.
Key Features
Certifications & Authorizations
Deployment Options
NIST 800-171 Compliance Coverage
How to Procure Databricks Government Cloud for Defense Contracts
Databricks Government Cloud is available through GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) under SIN 518210C (IT Professional Services) and SIN 54151S (Information Technology Software). The product leverages AWS GovCloud infrastructure, requiring contracting officers to verify both Databricks' FedRAMP Moderate authorization and AWS GovCloud's underlying certifications. Government pricing typically includes volume discounts compared to commercial rates, with specific public sector licensing tiers available through authorized resellers. For authorization boundary documentation, the SSP must clearly define data flows between Databricks workspaces, AWS GovCloud services (S3, EC2, RDS), and customer systems. Contracting officers need to approve the data processing agreement, business associate agreement (if applicable), and incident response procedures. The procurement timeline typically spans 90-120 days including technical evaluation, security assessment, and contract negotiation. For CMMC assessment boundary inclusion, clearly document all data ingestion points, processing locations within GovCloud, and export mechanisms. Ensure the boundary encompasses both the Databricks control plane and data plane components, including Apache Spark clusters and Delta Lake storage. Consider establishing separate workspaces for different CMMC scope boundaries to maintain proper data segregation and access controls.
Compliance Cross-References
Databricks Government Cloud's FedRAMP Moderate authorization directly supports DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance by providing adequate security safeguarding for controlled unclassified information (CUI) through its comprehensive security control implementation. The platform addresses DFARS 252.239-7010 cloud computing requirements through its government-specific deployment within AWS GovCloud, ensuring data residency and personnel screening requirements are met. Key NIST 800-171 control families are satisfied: Access Control (AC) through role-based permissions and multi-factor authentication, System and Communications Protection (SC) via encryption in transit and at rest, and Audit and Accountability (AU) through comprehensive logging and monitoring capabilities. For CMMC Level 2 compliance, the platform supports Access Control, Audit and Accountability, Configuration Management, and System and Information Integrity domains through built-in security features and AWS GovCloud infrastructure controls. The DoD Cloud Computing SRG IL-2 requirements are met through the FedRAMP Moderate baseline, which provides equivalent security controls for processing controlled unclassified information in government cloud environments.
Defense Contractor Use Case
Defense contractors use Databricks Government for advanced data engineering, building machine learning models, and running large-scale analytics pipelines on government data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FedRAMP authorization level for Databricks Government Cloud?
Databricks Government Cloud is authorized at the FedRAMP Moderate impact level, with authorization granted on 2022-09-15 sponsored by GSA. The FedRAMP Moderate baseline includes approximately 325 security controls covering confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Can defense contractors use Databricks Government Cloud for CUI?
Databricks 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 Databricks Government Cloud pricing compare to commercial?
Databricks Government Cloud government pricing is typically negotiated on an enterprise basis and may differ from commercial list prices. Government and defense contractor pricing often includes compliance overhead that can make it 15-30% higher than commercial equivalents. However, volume discounts, GSA Schedule pricing, and multi-year commitments can help offset these costs. Contact Databricks directly or check GSA Advantage for current government pricing.
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