FedRAMP Authorized — Moderate Impact

GitLab Government by GitLab. 6 compliance features verified.

DevOps & Development

GitLab Government

by GitLab

Moderate ImpactAuthorized

Impact Level

Moderate

Status

Authorized

Pricing

enterprise

Authorization Date: November 10, 2022 | Sponsoring Agency: GSA

Overview

GitLab Government provides FedRAMP Moderate authorized DevSecOps platform combining source code management, CI/CD, and security testing in a single application. It offers a complete software development lifecycle platform without requiring multiple tool integrations. The platform supports air-gapped deployments.

Key Features

FedRAMP Moderate baseline controls
Complete DevSecOps platform
Built-in CI/CD pipelines
SAST and DAST scanning
Container registry
Compliance management dashboard

Certifications & Authorizations

FedRAMP Moderate Authorization (3PAO assessed)SOC 2 Type II complianceISO 27001:2013 certifiedDoD SRG Impact Level 2 (IL2) compliantFIPS 140-2 Level 1 validated cryptographic modulesCommon Criteria EAL2+ for access control componentsCSA STAR Level 2 certification

Deployment Options

AWS GovCloud (US-West) — FedRAMP Moderate multi-tenant SaaS deployment
AWS GovCloud (US-East) — FedRAMP Moderate with customer-specific tenancy options
GitLab Dedicated on AWS GovCloud — Single-tenant dedicated instance for IL4 requirements
GitLab Self-Managed on customer-owned AWS GovCloud infrastructure
On-premises GitLab Enterprise Edition deployment with government-specific configurations
Hybrid deployment combining GitLab SaaS with on-premises runners for sensitive workloads

NIST 800-171 Compliance Coverage

87% of controls covered

How to Procure GitLab Government for Defense Contracts

GitLab Government is available through GSA MAS (Multiple Award Schedule) under SIN 54151S for Software as a Service and SIN 518210 for IT Professional Services. SEWP VI contracts also support GitLab procurement under Category 1 (IT Products and Standard Services). Government pricing typically offers 15-25% discount from commercial rates with volume-based tiers starting at $19/user/month for Premium and $99/user/month for Ultimate editions. Contracting officers must review the FedRAMP P-ATO documentation, including the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) available through the FedRAMP Marketplace. The authorization boundary encompasses the core GitLab application, integrated security scanning tools, CI/CD pipelines, and container registries but excludes customer-managed GitLab Runners. Procurement timeline averages 90-120 days including security review, ATO documentation preparation, and STIG implementation guidance. For CMMC assessment boundaries, include GitLab as a covered contractor information system if processing, storing, or transmitting CUI through repositories, issues, or CI/CD pipelines. Document data flows, encryption controls, and access management in your CMMC System Security Plan.

Compliance Cross-References

GitLab Government's FedRAMP Moderate authorization directly supports DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements for adequate security of covered contractor information systems. The platform satisfies DFARS 252.239-7010 cloud computing security requirements through its FedRAMP authorization and government-dedicated infrastructure. For NIST 800-171 compliance, GitLab addresses Access Control (AC) requirements through RBAC, MFA, and privileged access management; System and Communications Protection (SC) controls via encryption-in-transit/at-rest and secure API communications; and Audit and Accountability (AU) controls through comprehensive activity logging and SIEM integration capabilities. The platform supports CMMC Level 2 domains including Access Control (AC.L2), Awareness and Training (AT.L2) through security scanning feedback, Audit and Accountability (AU.L2) with detailed commit and pipeline logs, Configuration Management (CM.L2) via infrastructure-as-code and change tracking, Identification and Authentication (IA.L2) through integrated identity management, System and Communications Protection (SC.L2) with container scanning and vulnerability management, and System and Information Integrity (SI.L2) through automated security testing integration.

Defense Contractor Use Case

Defense contractors use GitLab Government for end-to-end DevSecOps when they prefer a single platform for code management, CI/CD, security testing, and compliance tracking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FedRAMP authorization level for GitLab Government?

GitLab Government is authorized at the FedRAMP Moderate impact level, with authorization granted on 2022-11-10 sponsored by GSA. The FedRAMP Moderate baseline includes approximately 325 security controls covering confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Can defense contractors use GitLab Government for CUI?

GitLab Government 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 GitLab Government pricing compare to commercial?

GitLab Government 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 GitLab directly or check GSA Advantage for current government pricing.

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