FedRAMP automation momentum vs. CMMC assessor gap
Procurement Sciences announced FedRAMP Moderate authorization, signaling tighter automation for cloud compliance and evidence collection for federal customers announced. At the same time, a GAO report warned the DoD hasn’t planned for potential CMMC assessor bottlenecks, meaning automation and continuous monitoring will be critical to avoid audit delays argued.
Procurement Sciences [achieved FedRAMP Moderate authorization on March 13, 2026]prnewswire.com, and the company’s announcement explicitly names a partnership with Knox Systems as the path used to secure that authorization.finance.yahoo.com The platform is now listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace, increasing agency discoverability for a cloud service built for government contracting workflows.third-news.com FedRAMP began an AI prioritization policy effective August 18, 2025, creating a formal pathway for AI-focused cloud offerings to move more quickly through authorization processes.fedramp.gov A recent GAO report found the Department of Defense “partially addressed” the element of identifying external factors that could affect CMMC rollout and noted DOD plans to implement the program over the next three years.gao.gov As of December 2025 the Cyber AB had authorized 92 CMMC third‑party assessment organizations, even as a Merrill Research study commissioned by CyberSheath reported only 1% of defense contractors said they were fully prepared for CMMC assessments.executivegov.com
