SAM.gov
Federal IT procurement
CMMC 2.0
DoD cybersecurity
FedRAMP
Cloud security
USD 800
ISO 9001 starting cost
US IT companies serving federal government and enterprise clients operate in the world's most complex cybersecurity compliance environment. ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 provide the quality and security management foundations that complement FedRAMP, CMMC 2.0, and SOC 2 — the other frameworks commonly required from US IT vendors.
US Federal IT — ISO Requirements
| Framework/Program | ISO Relationship |
|---|---|
| SAM.gov GSA Schedules | ISO 9001 required for IT professional services panels |
| CMMC 2.0 Level 2 (DoD) | ISO 27001 strongly complementary — ~75% control overlap |
| FedRAMP (cloud services) | ISO 27001 complements FedRAMP authorization — same NIST 800-53 foundation |
| NIST CSF (Cybersecurity Framework) | ISO 27001 maps directly to NIST CSF functions |
| StateRAMP | ISO 27001 accepted as evidence for many state cloud programs |
Cost for US IT Companies
| Size | ISO 9001 (USD) | ISO 27001 (USD) | Both |
|---|---|---|---|
| Startup (5-25) | USD 800 | USD 1,500 | USD 2,000 |
| Medium (25-100) | USD 1,500 | USD 3,000 | USD 4,000 |
| Large (100-500) | USD 3,500 | USD 7,000 | USD 9,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 27001 and CMMC 2.0 Level 2 have substantial overlap (~110 NIST SP 800-171 controls vs ISO 27001 Annex A). ISO 27001 addresses approximately 70-80% of CMMC Level 2 controls. ISO 27001 is not a substitute for CMMC certification but significantly accelerates CMMC readiness — companies with ISO 27001 typically achieve CMMC Level 2 in 3-4 months vs 12+ months without it.
SOC 2 is an audit attestation (point-in-time report for US clients). ISO 27001 is a management system certification (ongoing, globally recognized). US enterprise clients often prefer SOC 2 Type II. International and government clients prefer ISO 27001. Growing US IT companies benefit from having both — ISO 27001 is typically obtained first as the management system foundation, then SOC 2 audit follows naturally.