Technical Acceptability Checklist

VENDOR SECURITY TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY CHECKLIST

VENDOR SECURITY

Technical Acceptability Checklist
FedRAMP Low or Equivalent Security Requirements
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Purpose
This checklist identifies the documentation and objective evidence the vendor must submit for the Government to evaluate the proposed solution’s technical acceptability.

Vendor / Offeror
Proposed Solution
Submission Date
Vendor Point of Contact

Vendor Submission and Government Evaluation

VENDOR SECURITY TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY CHECKLIST

Submission Instructions

Provide the requested evidence for every applicable requirement. If an item does not apply, explain why it is not applicable.
Identify each submitted artifact by document name, version or date, owner, and the portion of the proposed solution it covers.
Equivalent evidence is acceptable when it addresses the same security objective. Clearly explain how the alternative evidence satisfies the requirement.
Redact credentials, private keys, sensitive personal information, and other information not necessary for the evaluation.
For open security findings, provide the current status, planned corrective action, responsible party, target completion date, and any compensating controls or formal risk treatment.

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Minimum Technical Acceptability Standard
The vendor must provide sufficient objective evidence demonstrating that the proposed solution meets the applicable FedRAMP Low baseline or an equivalent security standard. Each applicable requirement must be supported by documentation. Outstanding security deficiencies must be remediated or have a risk treatment acceptable to the Government.
Important: Submitting a policy alone may not be sufficient. When possible, include implementation evidence such as configuration exports, assessment reports, test results, screenshots, tickets, or other records showing the control is operating.

Vendor Submission Index
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Requirement

Artifact Name / Version

Vendor Status

Security Baseline

☐ Submitted ☐ N/A

Control Crosswalk

☐ Submitted ☐ N/A

System Security Plan

☐ Submitted ☐ N/A

Security Assessment

☐ Submitted ☐ N/A

POA&M / Remediation Plan

☐ Submitted ☐ N/A

Authentication / MFA

☐ Submitted ☐ N/A

Access Control

☐ Submitted ☐ N/A

Encryption

☐ Submitted ☐ N/A

Logging / Monitoring

☐ Submitted ☐ N/A

Vulnerability Management

☐ Submitted ☐ N/A

Incident Response

☐ Submitted ☐ N/A

Contingency / Disaster Recovery

☐ Submitted ☐ N/A

Vendor Submission and Government Evaluation

VENDOR SECURITY TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY CHECKLIST