Notice2024-31554
Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee Request for Applications
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Published
January 6, 2025
Issuing agencies
General Services Administration
Abstract
GSA is seeking applications to fill three (3) membership seats on the Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee (hereinafter "the Committee" or "the FSCAC"), a Federal advisory committee required by statute.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 3 (Monday, January 6, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 651-653]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-31554]
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
[Notice-Q-2024-07; Docket No. 2024-0002; Sequence No. 58]
Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee Request for Applications
AGENCY: Federal Acquisition Service (Q), General Services
Administration (GSA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: GSA is seeking applications to fill three (3) membership seats
on the
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Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee (hereinafter ``the Committee''
or ``the FSCAC''), a Federal advisory committee required by statute.
DATES: GSA will consider complete applications that are received no
later than 5 p.m. eastern standard time on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Applications will be accepted via the application form online at
<a href="https://forms.gle/Aezt29xYzqy7Q4gv5">https://forms.gle/Aezt29xYzqy7Q4gv5</a>, which can also be found on FSCAC's
website, <a href="https://gsa.gov/fscac">https://gsa.gov/fscac</a>.
ADDRESSES: Applications will be accepted electronically. Please submit
applications via <a href="https://forms.gle/Aezt29xYzqy7Q4gv5">https://forms.gle/Aezt29xYzqy7Q4gv5</a>, and email
accompanying documents to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5f392c3c3e3c1f382c3e71383029"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="422431212321022531236c252d34">[email protected]</span></a> with the subject line: FSCAC
APPLICATION--[Applicant Name]. The form and associated instructions
will be available online at <a href="https://gsa.gov/fscac">https://gsa.gov/fscac</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle White, Designated Federal
Officer (DFO), FSCAC, GSA, 703-489-4160, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#026471616361426571632c656d74"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1a7c69797b795a7d697b347d756c">[email protected]</span></a>. Additional
information about the Committee is available online at <a href="https://gsa.gov/fscac">https://gsa.gov/fscac</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
GSA, in compliance with the FedRAMP Authorization Act of 2022,
established the FSCAC, an advisory committee in accordance with the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C.
ch. 10). The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program
(FedRAMP) within GSA is responsible for providing a standardized,
reusable approach to security assessment and authorization for cloud
computing products and services that process unclassified information
used by agencies.
The FSCAC will provide advice and recommendations to the
Administrator of GSA, the FedRAMP Board, and agencies on technical,
financial, programmatic, and operational matters regarding the secure
adoption of cloud computing products and services. The FSCAC will
ensure effective and ongoing coordination of agency adoption, use,
authorization, monitoring, acquisition, and security of cloud computing
products and services to enable agency mission and administrative
priorities. The purposes of the Committee are:
<bullet> To examine the operations of FedRAMP and determine ways
that authorization processes can continuously be improved, including
the following:
[cir] Measures to increase agency reuse of FedRAMP authorizations.
[cir] Proposed actions that can be adopted to reduce the burden,
confusion, and cost associated with FedRAMP authorizations for cloud
service providers.
[cir] Measures to increase the number of FedRAMP authorizations for
cloud computing products and services offered by small businesses
concerns (as defined by section 3(a) of the Small Business Act (15
U.S.C. 632(a)).
[cir] Proposed actions that can be adopted to reduce the burden and
cost of FedRAMP authorizations for agencies.
<bullet> Collect information and feedback on agency compliance
with, and implementation of, FedRAMP requirements.
<bullet> Serve as a forum that facilitates communication and
collaboration among the FedRAMP stakeholder community.
The FSCAC will meet no fewer than three (3) times a calendar year.
Meetings shall occur as frequently as needed, called, and approved by
the DFO. Meetings may be held virtually or in person. Members will
serve without compensation and may be allowed travel expenses,
including per diem, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5703.
The Committee shall be comprised of not more than 15 members who
are qualified representatives from the public and private sectors,
appointed by the Administrator, in consultation with the Director of
OMB, as follows:
i. The GSA Administrator or the GSA Administrator's designee, who
shall be the Chair of the Committee.
ii. At least one representative each from the Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Institute of Standards
and Technology.
iii. At least two officials who serve as the Chief Information
Security Officer within an agency, who shall be required to maintain
such a position throughout the duration of their service on the
Committee.
iv. At least one official serving as Chief Procurement Officer (or
equivalent) in an agency, who shall be required to maintain such a
position throughout the duration of their service on the Committee.
v. At least one individual representing an independent assessment
organization.
vi. At least five representatives from unique businesses that
primarily provide cloud computing services or products, including at
least two representatives from a small business (as defined by section
3(a) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(a))).
vii. At least two other representatives from the Federal Government
as the Administrator determines to be necessary to provide sufficient
balance, insights, or expertise to the Committee.
Each member shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years,
except the initial terms, which were staggered into one (1), two (2) or
three (3) year terms to establish a rotation in which one third of the
members are selected. No member shall be appointed for more than two
(2) consecutive terms nor shall any member serve for more than six (6)
consecutive years. GSA values opportunities to increase diversity,
equity, inclusion and accessibility on its federal advisory committees.
Members will be designated as Regular Government Employees (RGEs)
or Representative members as appropriate and consistent with Section
3616(d) of the FedRAMP Authorization Act of 2022. GSA's Office of
General Counsel will assist the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) to
determine the advisory committee member designations. Representatives
are members selected to represent a specific point of view held by a
particular group, organization, or association. Members who are full
time or permanent part-time Federal civilian officers or employees
shall be appointed to serve as Regular Government Employee (RGE)
members. In accordance with OMB Final Guidance published in the Federal
Register on October 5, 2011 and revised on August 13, 2014, federally
registered lobbyists may not serve on the Committee in an individual
capacity to provide their own individual best judgment and expertise,
such as RGEs members. This ban does not apply to lobbyists appointed to
provide the Committee with the views of a particular group,
organization, or association, such as Representative members.
Applications
Applications are being accepted to fill the remaining term of one
(1) vacant seat as an RGE member and to fill two (2) seats with
upcoming expiring terms as Representative members.
One (1) seat for an official who serves as the Chief Information
Security Officer within an agency, who shall be required to maintain
such a position throughout the duration of their service on the
Committee, will be appointed to serve for the remainder of the vacant
term, scheduled to end on May 14, 2026.
One (1) seat for a representative of a unique business that
primarily provides cloud computing products or services will be
appointed for a three year term.
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One (1) seat for a representative of an independent assessment
service will be appointed for a three year term.
Applications for membership on the Committee will be accepted until
5 p.m. eastern standard time on Monday, January 20, 2025.
There are two parts to submitting an application. First, complete
the information requested via this electronic form <a href="https://forms.gle/Aezt29xYzqy7Q4gv5">https://forms.gle/Aezt29xYzqy7Q4gv5</a>. Next, email your CV or resume and a letter of
endorsement from your organization or organization's leadership,
endorsing you to represent your company, in .PDF format to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#741207171517341307155a131b02"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e28491818381a2859183cc858d94">[email protected]</span></a> with the subject line: FSCAC APPLICATION--[Applicant
Name]. The letter of endorsement must come from your organization or
organization's leadership. If you are the CEO, then it must come from
another member of the executive team of your organization, as you
cannot endorse yourself. The letter must be signed and specifically
state that you are authorized to apply to FSCAC as a representative of
your organization.
Applications that do not include the completion of the above
instructions will not be considered.
Letters of Recommendation may also be submitted if desired by the
applicant; however, please note they may or may not have an impact on
final appointments and are not required for an application to be
considered.
Margaret Dugan,
Service-Level Liaison, Federal Acquisition Service, General Services
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-31554 Filed 1-3-25; 8:45 am]
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