NIST SP 800-53 & FedRAMP

Gap Assessment Services

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Consultare Inc. Group provides expert-led gap assessments for organizations operating under NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 security and privacy controls, including those pursuing FedRAMP Authorization or complying with FISMA.

All services are delivered by Verified Service Providers — credentialed cybersecurity professionals and assessors with deep experience in federal compliance frameworks, including FedRAMP Low, Moderate, and High impact baselines.

Whether you’re aiming for Authority to Operate (ATO), preparing for a 3PAO audit, or seeking to enhance internal cybersecurity controls, our structured gap assessments will identify deficiencies, develop POAMs, and strengthen audit readiness.

Standard NIST SP 800-53

Gap Assessment Packages

PACKAGE 1

Basic Gap Assessment (Moderate Baseline Overview)

Ideal For:

  • Federal contractors and vendors seeking internal alignment with FISMA

    Organizations starting compliance with NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 (Moderate)

Scope Includes:

  • Kickoff session and scoping

    Documentation and safeguard review

    Control-by-control evaluation (selected baseline)

    Gap Summary Report + high-level POAM

Timeline:

  • 2–3 Weeks

Estimated Price:

  • $3,500 – $5,000 (Pricing depends on size, systems used, and documentation maturity)

PACKAGE 2

Full Control Review (Moderate or High Baseline)

Ideal For:

  • Federal agencies, system integrators, or CSPs operating under FISMA

    Organizations requiring end-to-end coverage of NIST 800-53 controls

Scope Includes:

  • Assessment across control families (AC, AU, CM, IR, etc.)

    Artifact validation + stakeholder interviews

    System categorization review and risk mapping

    Comprehensive Gap Report + detailed POAM

Timeline:

  • 4–6 Weeks

Estimated Price:

  • $8,500 – $12,500 (Pricing depends on size, systems used, and documentation maturity)

PACKAGE 3

Premium Readiness & Audit Simulation

Ideal For:

  • Organizations preparing for internal security audits or certification readiness

    Teams seeking a mock audit, remediation strategy, and ongoing coaching

Scope Includes:

  • Full baseline evaluation (Low/Moderate/High)

    Audit simulation methodology

    Evidence walkthroughs + ISSO/ISSM interviews

    • Compliance Scorecard, Remediation Roadmap, and Executive Report

    • 90-Day Post-Assessment Support

Timeline:

  • 6–8 Weeks

Estimated Price:

  • $15,000 – $22,000 (Pricing depends on size, systems used, and documentation maturity)

FedRAMP-Focused

Gap Assessment Packages

PACKAGE 1

Low Impact Readiness Assessment

Ideal For:

  • CSPs targeting FedRAMP Low ATO

    New market entrants building cloud services for government

Scope Includes:

  • Control mapping to FedRAMP Low baseline

    SSP and artifact gap review

    Documentation readiness and summary report

    High-level POAM and roadmap

Timeline:

  • 2–3 Weeks

Estimated Price:

  • $3,500 – $5,000 (Pricing depends on size, systems used, and documentation maturity)

PACKAGE 2

Moderate Impact Full Gap Assessment

Ideal For:

  • CSPs seeking FedRAMP Moderate agency or JAB authorization

    Vendors preparing for 3PAO audits

Scope Includes:

  • Review of 325+ FedRAMP Moderate controls

    Validation of SSP, policies, procedures, boundary diagrams, and attachments

    Stakeholder interviews

    FedRAMP-specific Gap Assessment Report + POAM

Timeline:

  • 4–6 Weeks

Estimated Price:

  • $8,500 – $12,500 (Pricing depends on size, systems used, and documentation maturity)

PACKAGE 3

Premium Readiness + 3PAO Simulation

Ideal For:

  • Companies entering final stages of FedRAMP ATO or reassessment

    Organizations requiring mock audit and readiness support

Scope Includes:

  • Control-by-control audit simulation

    SSP artifact walkthroughs and supporting document validation

    Interviews, vulnerability tracking, and continuous monitoring guidance

    • FedRAMP Scorecard, Remediation Plan, Executive Report

    • 90-Day Post-Assessment Advisory

Timeline:

  • 6–8 Weeks

Estimated Price:

  • $15,000 – $22,000 (Pricing depends on size, systems used, and documentation maturity)

PACKAGE 2

Standard HIPAA Gap Assessment (Full Rule Mapping)

Ideal For:

  • Mid- to large-size covered entities and business associates

    Organizations managing ePHI across multiple systems or vendors

Scope Includes:

  • Full mapping to HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules

    Security Risk Analysis (SRA) and safeguards evaluation

    Assessment of BAAs, workforce training, and incident response readiness

    Stakeholder interviews (Privacy Officer, IT Security, HR)

    • Comprehensive Gap Report and risk-based POAM

Timeline:

  • 4–6 Weeks

Estimated Price:

  • $8,500 – $12,500 (Pricing depends on size, systems used, and documentation maturity)

PACKAGE 3

Premium HIPAA Readiness Assessment (OCR Audit Prep + Support)

Ideal For:

  • Covered entities and business associates preparing for HHS/OCR audits

    Organizations seeking a full audit simulation and remediation plan

Scope Includes:

  • End-to-end review of all required and addressable HIPAA controls

    Full documentation and evidence validation

    Mock audit simulation using OCR-aligned methodology

    HIPAA Compliance Scorecard and risk-weighted findings

    • Remediation Roadmap, POAM, and Executive Management Report

    • 90-Day Post-Assessment Advisory Support, including:

    • Policy coaching

      Response readiness

      Documentation refinement

Timeline:

  • 6–8 Weeks

Estimated Pricing:

  • $15,000 – $22,000 (Pricing depends on size, systems used, and documentation maturity)

ADD-ON SERVICES

(Available Across All Packages)

Service Description Estimated Price
Ongoing Compliance Coaching Monthly support for POAM updates, risk mitigation, and audit prep $2,000/month
Documentation Development Custom SSPs, policies, procedures, and FedRAMP/FISMA artifacts $750 – $1,500 per document
IntelComp Platform License Access to IntelComp's compliance dashboard for tracking controls, POAMs, and audits Custom Quote

Optional Hosting Compliance Support

  • Available for AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and other FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments

    Infrastructure meets FedRAMP, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and FISMA standards

    Full audit logging, encryption, disaster recovery, and 99.9% uptime SLA

Why Work With Consultare Inc. Group?

  • Verified NIST & FedRAMP Professionals

    Control Family Alignment with Rev. 5 Requirements

    Mock Audit Simulations for ATO and 3PAO Preparation

    Evidence-Backed Reporting and POAM Development

    Post-Assessment Support for Documentation and Monitoring

Ready to Become FedRAMP or FISMA Compliant?

Prepare confidently for HIPAA audits and safeguard ePHI with expert support from Consultare Inc. Group.

All pricing is provided as an estimate for planning purposes. Final pricing will be determined based on a detailed client scoping review. Variability in pricing may be impacted by factors such as organizational size, number of users, IT architecture complexity, existing documentation maturity, geographic dispersion, compliance readiness, and specialized client needs.

A formal written proposal will be provided following completion of initial scoping and intake.