VMware Cloud on AWS GovCloud

VMware Cloud on AWS GovCloud is available through GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) 70, SEWP V, and CIO-SP3 contract vehicles. Government pricing includes significant discounts compared to commercial rates, typically 10-25% reduction through GSA negotiated pricing. The authorization boundary must clearly define the SDDC cluster boundaries, network segmentation between tenants, and data flow between on-premises and cloud environments in your System Security Plan (SSP). Contracting officers must approve the cloud service provider agreement, data location restrictions (AWS GovCloud regions only), and ensure proper FISMA authorization inheritance documentation. Typical procurement timeline spans 90-120 days including technical evaluation, security assessment review, and contract negotiation. For DFARS 252.239-7010 compliance, ensure the contract includes adequate security provisions and covered defense information handling requirements. Include this service in your CMMC assessment boundary if processing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), documenting network architecture, access controls, and data protection measures. The service inherits AWS GovCloud infrastructure controls while VMware provides the virtualization layer security controls, requiring clear delineation of responsibility matrices in procurement documentation.