FedRAMP Authorized — Moderate Impact
SAP SuccessFactors Government Cloud by SAP. 6 compliance features verified.
SAP SuccessFactors Government Cloud
by SAP
Impact Level
Moderate
Status
Authorized
Pricing
enterprise
Authorization Date: January 20, 2020 | Sponsoring Agency: GSA
Overview
SAP SuccessFactors Government Cloud provides FedRAMP Moderate authorized human experience management for government organizations. It offers recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and learning management within a compliant boundary. The platform integrates with SAP ERP for comprehensive workforce management.
Key Features
Certifications & Authorizations
Deployment Options
NIST 800-171 Compliance Coverage
How to Procure SAP SuccessFactors Government Cloud for Defense Contracts
SAP SuccessFactors Government Cloud is available through GSA MAS (Multiple Award Schedule) under SIN 132-51 (Information Technology Professional Services) and SIN 518210C (ERP Software). The solution is also procurable via SEWP V and CIO-SP3 OASIS contracts. Government pricing includes significant discounts from commercial rates, typically 20-30% below standard enterprise pricing, with additional volume discounts for large deployments. The FedRAMP authorization boundary includes all core HR modules (Employee Central, Performance & Goals, Learning, Recruiting) plus reporting and analytics capabilities. Contracting officers must approve the data processing addendum (DPA), business associate agreement if handling PII/PHI, and interconnection security agreements for hybrid deployments. The authorization boundary documentation includes the System Security Plan (SSP), contingency plan, and incident response procedures. Typical procurement timeline spans 90-120 days including security review, with expedited 60-day timelines possible for straightforward implementations. For CMMC assessments, include SuccessFactors in your assessment boundary if processing CUI through HR workflows, employee records, or training materials. Document data flows between SuccessFactors and other contractor systems, particularly for performance evaluations and security clearance processing workflows that may contain CUI.
Compliance Cross-References
SAP SuccessFactors Government Cloud's FedRAMP Moderate authorization directly satisfies DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements for external cloud service providers processing covered defense information. The cloud deployment meets DFARS 252.239-7010 requirements through its government-dedicated infrastructure and FedRAMP oversight. NIST 800-171 control family coverage includes: Access Control (AC) through role-based permissions and multi-factor authentication; System and Communications Protection (SC) via encryption in transit/at rest and boundary protection; Audit and Accountability (AU) through comprehensive logging and monitoring. For CMMC Level 2 compliance, the solution addresses Asset Management (AM), Access Control (AC), and System and Information Integrity (SI) domains through its government cloud architecture. DoD Cloud Computing SRG IL-2 requirements are satisfied through the FedRAMP Moderate baseline, including personnel security, physical security, and incident response capabilities. Organizations can leverage this authorization to meet contractor system requirements under NIST SP 800-171 when processing CUI in HR workflows.
Defense Contractor Use Case
Defense contractors use SAP SuccessFactors Government for talent management and performance tracking, particularly when they use SAP ERP systems and want integrated HR capabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FedRAMP authorization level for SAP SuccessFactors Government Cloud?
SAP SuccessFactors Government Cloud is authorized at the FedRAMP Moderate impact level, with authorization granted on 2020-01-20 sponsored by GSA. The FedRAMP Moderate baseline includes approximately 325 security controls covering confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Can defense contractors use SAP SuccessFactors Government Cloud for CUI?
SAP SuccessFactors 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 SAP SuccessFactors Government Cloud pricing compare to commercial?
SAP SuccessFactors 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 SAP directly or check GSA Advantage for current government pricing.
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