US Federal Contractor Registration: GSA Continues to Approve Third-Party Organizations (3PAO) for Cloud Security Services
Orlando, FL (PRWEB) July 30, 2013 -- This past month, the General Services Administration has continued to fine tune their focus on the issue of government-wide cloud security by teaming up with the American Association for Laboratory (A2LA). The A2LA is a non-profit organization that will review every interested business’s application to become eligible as a 3PAO (third-party assessment organization). Due to the importance of cloud services and the amount of private information potentially at risk, the GSA will be taking every reasonable precaution. Once federal data is placed on cloud services and/or products, the government will be able to properly monitor and secure the information. These measures are being taken to reduce the risk of a cyber break in or attack.
To date, 22 companies have been chosen that meet FedRamp (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) standards. Third party organizations and firms have been a constant presence in government procures over the past few years. Third party registration firms, like US Federal Contractor Registration, help businesses connect with federal buyers and become properly registered in System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is the required database that every business must be registered in if they wish to bid on available government contracts.
The FedRamp office within the GSA makes all the final decisions when it comes to approving businesses for cloud security services. Dave McClure, associate administrator of GSA’s Office of Citizen Service and Innovative Technologies, stated, “The selection of A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation) to handle the 3PAO reviews is a significant milestone as we grow FedRAMP in partnership with industry and government cloud stakeholders. A2LA’s involvement with continued government oversight improves the resources and rigor of our review process, further strengthening FedRAMP.”
US Federal Contractor Registration (USFCR) is the world’s largest third party registration firm that registers businesses in System for Award Management in order to be eligible for government contracts. USFCR also registers small businesses for available federal set-asides like HUBZone, 8(a), and GSA Schedules. US Federal Contractor Registration offers a range of services and resources for both large and small businesses. For information on these resources for government contractors, call the Contractor Helpline at (877) 252-2700 ext 1. US Federal Contractor Registration is strongly urging registered vendors not to neglect marketing when searching for federal contracts. It is important for vendors to perform market research, register with the appropriate government databases, and contact individual purchasing officers to find promising procurement opportunities.
US Federal Contractor Registration is a third party registration firm with corporate offices in Orlando, FL, which has helped tens of thousands of businesses complete their SAM registration. US Federal Contractor Registration pairs businesses with a dedicated case manager who helps every step of the way, from initial registration to bidding on contracts. US Federal Contractor Registration’s BBB rating is an A- thanks to the quality of their service and responsiveness to customers. To request a free evaluation and assessment by a Placement Specialist for your business, call the Contractor Helpline at (877) 252-2700 ext 1 or visit our website at https://www.uscontractorregistration.com/.
Contractor Hotline, US Federal Contractor Registration, https://www.uscontractorregistration.com, 877-252-2700 Ext: 750, [email protected]
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