Government

Information Technology (IT) is an Integral Component of any Business, and Yet Most Businesses Only See IT as an Unavoidable Necessity or Obligation.

Government ContractingCan Be Challenging

Contracting with the US Government is a vastly different experience than your typical business relationship. Contractors are hired to support the government’s mission, and part of that mission is to operate with the highest degree of public trust. This is good ethics and sound business advice that every US Government Contractor should heed.

The Federal Government makes rules to protect the public interest and the public treasury, waiving enough of its sovereign immunity to allow Prime and Sub Contractors to do business with them. Contractual conditions are detailed in statutes and regulations titled the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Audits are a way of life in government contracting. Contractor accounting systems must comply with cost principles in FAR Part 31 and accounting system approval is vital for contractors to be eligible for cost-reimbursement contracts.

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IT Governance as a Framework for Success in Government Contracting

Information technology is an integral component of any business, and yet most businesses only see IT as an unavoidable necessity or obligation. Security intelligence should be a prominent part of the business and technology relationship. IT Governance is what aligns IT and business strategy for the highest level of success.
There are some common IT Governance frameworks used by many industries, including COBIT, ITIL, CMMI, HITRUST CSF, ISO27000, and more. Determining the best framework depends on your unique business or organization.

Considerations for

Contracting
Success

Careful evaluation of the Contract awarded by the Government entity.
Evaluate the existing processes and related infrastructure of your business’s current IT risks and requirements.
Perform a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment as part of the Contract execution.
Set clear targets for employees, subcontractors, and partners.
Assess your current IT structure and identify critical security points.
Is your Government Contract award aligned with your business objectives.

Many contractors do business overseas or have supply chains that include overseas suppliers. These contractors must become familiar with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; export control restrictions;anti-boycott laws; mislabeling laws; and

FAR Parts 22 and 25, which incorporate the Buy American Act (a preference for U.S. businesses, Trade Agreements Acts (conforming government procurement to international trade agreements) and regulations involving Trafficking in Persons, which impose a need to police their overseas supply chain.

Violating compliance rules can subject any Contractor not only to contractual and financial harm, but also potentially to civil monetary penalties and criminal prosecution.

At Digital Forge, we help US Government contractors and potential contract award recipients navigate the complexities of their awarded contract and related compliance requirements.

We work together and ensure the proper frameworks, policies, and required certifications are

in place and properly implemented to ensure compliance and success. We deliver services that are effective and efficient and most importantly align with the business objectives you want to meet for success.

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Government IT Governance

IT governance is a fundamental framework that ensures IT investments match business objectives.

FISMA
FedRAMP
ITAR

ADHERE TO THE STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS OF FISMA With Digital Forge.

The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) exists to regulate the security posture of government agencies, federal systems, bureaus, departments, and their vendors and subcontractors. Providing information systems to government agencies requires vendors to pass an annual FISMA assessment where they will be tested on controls that are based upon FIPS 199, FIPS 200, and NIST SP 800-53 Revision 4 regulations.

To help our clients meet the stringent requirements of FISMA, we cover all facets of each regulation including control mapping of various environments, documentation development for system security plan (SSP), security testing, and POA&M management. Digital Forge follows the NIST Risk Management Framework closely during assessments and advisory services which allows us to meet all of your needs confidently.

With Digital Forge on your side, you can take your organization above and beyond meeting FISMA. We help you to develop, modernize, and assess your information technology. Digital Forge assists you to easily integrate compliance regulations into the current and future architecture of your business so that you can continue to service your government contracts.

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