FedRAMP Authorized — High Impact
Oracle HCM Cloud Government by Oracle. 6 compliance features verified.
Oracle HCM Cloud Government
by Oracle
Impact Level
High
Status
Authorized
Pricing
enterprise
Authorization Date: November 30, 2020 | Sponsoring Agency: DoD
Overview
Oracle HCM Cloud Government provides FedRAMP High authorized human capital management on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Government. It offers comprehensive HR, talent management, and workforce management with AI-driven insights. The platform supports complex organizational structures common in large defense enterprises.
Key Features
Certifications & Authorizations
Deployment Options
NIST 800-171 Compliance Coverage
How to Procure Oracle HCM Cloud Government for Defense Contracts
Oracle HCM Cloud Government is available through GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) under SIN 518210C (IT Professional Services) and SIN 132-51 (Information Technology Professional Services). The product is also procurable via SEWP VI contracts and Oracle's direct GSA contract GS-35F-0119Y. Government pricing reflects substantial discounts from commercial rates, typically 15-25% below standard Oracle Cloud pricing, with additional volume discounts available for enterprise-wide deployments. The authorization boundary includes the complete Oracle HCM suite running on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Government, encompassing core HR, talent management, workforce management, and payroll modules within the FedRAMP High boundary. Contracting officers must verify the specific modules required align with the authorized boundary and ensure any customizations or integrations don't extend outside the FedRAMP perimeter. Standard procurement timeline ranges 90-120 days for initial acquisition, including security review, pricing negotiations, and implementation planning. Oracle provides comprehensive SSP documentation including system security plans, customer responsibility matrices, and boundary diagrams. For CMMC assessments, include Oracle HCM Cloud Government within your assessment boundary as a cloud service provider, documenting data flows and ensuring your organization's access controls and data handling procedures align with CMMC Level 2 requirements. Oracle's FedRAMP High authorization significantly reduces your compliance burden but requires proper documentation of the service relationship.
Compliance Cross-References
Oracle HCM Cloud Government's FedRAMP High authorization directly supports DFARS 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Covered Defense Information) compliance by providing adequate security controls for CUI processing within the authorized cloud environment. The system satisfies DFARS 252.239-7010 cloud computing requirements through its DoD SRG IL4/IL5 authorization and operation within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Government regions. For NIST 800-171 compliance, Oracle HCM Cloud Government provides coverage across critical control families including Access Control (AC) through robust identity management and role-based permissions, System and Communications Protection (SC) via encryption in transit and at rest, and Audit and Accountability (AU) through comprehensive logging and monitoring capabilities. The service aligns with CMMC Level 2 domains including Access Control (AC), Audit and Accountability (AU), Configuration Management (CM), Identification and Authentication (IA), Incident Response (IR), System and Communications Protection (SC), and System and Information Integrity (SI). Defense contractors can leverage Oracle's authorization to satisfy cloud security requirements while maintaining compliance with DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) for processing sensitive but unclassified information up to Impact Level 5.
Defense Contractor Use Case
Large defense contractors use Oracle HCM Government for managing complex global workforces, particularly when they require FedRAMP High authorization and use Oracle ERP for financials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FedRAMP authorization level for Oracle HCM Cloud Government?
Oracle HCM Cloud Government is authorized at the FedRAMP High impact level, with authorization granted on 2020-11-30 sponsored by DoD. The FedRAMP High baseline includes approximately 421 security controls and is the most rigorous authorization level.
Can defense contractors use Oracle HCM Cloud Government for CUI?
Yes, Oracle HCM Cloud Government 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 Oracle HCM Cloud Government pricing compare to commercial?
Oracle HCM Cloud 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 Oracle directly or check GSA Advantage for current government pricing.
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