Navy First ATO for Azure (NAVSEA / Microsoft)
Project details
X-Feds working with Microsoft and NAVSEA to achieve the first cloud RMF ATO for Azure.
X-Feds, Inc.
X-perience. X-pertise. X-cellence.
About the firm
X-Feds, Inc. is a defense engineering and consulting firm founded in January 2004 by Eric DeGraff, a former federal employee with deep expertise in communications, systems engineering, acquisition, and C4ISR management. X-Feds serves the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, intelligence community, Department of Homeland Security, and other federal civil agencies, as well as selected commercial clients. Core competencies include security engineering, network engineering and design, wireless engineering, program and acquisition management, defense specialty engineering (TACAIR, Cyber, C4ISR, IT), systems analysis, and architecture development. It has a presence in San Diego, CA. Named past performance includes naval afloat network architecture, SPAWAR systems engineering, ISR standards development, Navy cloud RMF ATO support with Microsoft and NAVSEA, and multi-level security engineering for shipboard networks.
- Established
- 2004
- Team
- Micro
- Firm type
- Defense Engineering · Software Engineering
Credentials
DAWIA Level 3 - Program Management · DAWIA Level 3 - Systems Engineering · DAWIA Level 3 - Test and Evaluation
Capabilities
Security Engineering
Service websiteShipboard network security architecture, configuration, and integration; information assurance; multi-level security and coalition solutions; computer network defense; cyber engineering for Navy and DoD programs.
- Information Assurance
Development of IA master plans, security strategies, and ORD contributions for naval afloat network programs.
- Multi-Level Security Engineering
Integration and evaluation of multi-level security and multiple single-level products for shipboard networks.
Network Engineering and Design
Service websiteDesign, architecture, and standards development for naval afloat networks, including shipboard wired and wireless network engineering and C4I infrastructure planning.
- Wireless Engineering
Engineering and security guidance for shipboard WLAN and PDA environments; participation in WLAN Innovation Cell and NETWARCOM summits.
- Spectrum Management
Engineering support for wireless network spectrum management issues in Navy programs.
Systems Engineering
Service websiteSystem design and architecture engineering support for SPAWAR, naval navigation systems, and C4ISR programs including DoD Architecture Framework views, IERs, and KPPs.
- Systems Analysis, Feasibility Studies and Assessments
Technical assessments and capability evaluations for Navy platform and fleet systems.
- Architecture and Standards Development
Development of architecture frameworks, standards documents, and transition roadmaps for Navy C4I infrastructure.
Program and Acquisition Management
Service websiteACAT program development and management support; acquisition strategy for C4I Afloat Networks, Secure Voice, and Crypto Modernization programs; DoD acquisition lifecycle management.
Defense Specialty Engineering
Service websiteSpecialty engineering services for DoD programs spanning tactical air, cyber, C4ISR, and IT domains.
- TACAIR Engineering
Tactical air engineering support for DoD programs.
- Cyber Engineering
Cyber engineering services for Navy and DoD programs.
- C4ISR Engineering
Command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance engineering for DoD programs.
- IT Engineering
Information technology engineering services for DoD programs.
Cloud Engineering and RMF ATO Support
Service websiteWorking with Microsoft and NAVSEA to achieve the Navy's first cloud Risk Management Framework Authority to Operate (RMF ATO) for Azure.
IT Systems Product Life Cycle Delivery Management
Service websiteEnd-to-end product life cycle delivery management for IT systems supporting DoD programs.
Business and Technical Consulting
Service websiteStrategic advisory services for defense contractors and commercial companies seeking to enter or expand in the federal market, encompassing business development, sales planning, and federal market positioning.
- Business Development and Sales Planning
Strategic business development and sales planning for defense contractors, IT providers, and defense-related integrators pursuing DoD programs.
- Federal Market Positioning
Consulting to help commercial companies and defense contractors position their products and services for the federal market space.
Industries
Defense · Federal · Intelligence & National Security · Telecommunications · Government
Projects
Naval Afloat Networks Architecture Development (SPAWAR)
Project details
Development of shipboard network architectures and standards; DoD Architecture Framework views, IERs, and KPPs for Naval Afloat Networks program.
ISR Standards Development
Project details
Developed ISR Standards profile architecture and ISR pilot efforts.
SPAWAR 5.0 System Design and Architecture Engineering Support
Project details
Design and architecture engineering services for SPAWAR 5.0 since 2003; co-lead for Navy Networks and Communications WG; produced Navy Master Plan and Architecture and Standards documents.