Snowflake Government
by Snowflake
Impact Level
Moderate
Status
Authorized
Pricing
varies
Authorization Date: June 8, 2022 | Sponsoring Agency: GSA
Overview
Snowflake Government provides FedRAMP Moderate authorized cloud data platform for government organizations on AWS GovCloud. It offers data warehousing, data lake, and data sharing capabilities with near-unlimited scalability. The platform separates compute from storage for cost-efficient analytics.
Key Features
Defense Contractor Use Case
Defense contractors use Snowflake Government as their cloud data warehouse for consolidating program data, running analytics at scale, and securely sharing data with government partners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FedRAMP authorization level for Snowflake Government?
Snowflake Government is authorized at the FedRAMP Moderate impact level, with authorization granted on 2022-06-08 sponsored by GSA. The FedRAMP Moderate baseline includes approximately 325 security controls covering confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Can defense contractors use Snowflake Government for CUI?
Snowflake 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 Snowflake Government pricing compare to commercial?
Snowflake Government offers flexible pricing tiers that vary based on usage, features, and organization size. Government pricing may differ from commercial rates due to FedRAMP compliance overhead and dedicated infrastructure requirements. Snowflake offers various consumption models that can be cost-effective depending on your usage patterns. Request a government-specific quote from Snowflake or check GSA Advantage for available pricing.
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