Aquia cATO+ Solution Deemed “Awardable” in the P1 Solutions Marketplace — Allowing DoD Mission Owners to Lean into GRC Engineering and Automate Compliance Toil

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., May 21, 2025 -- Aquia Inc., a cloud and cybersecurity digital services firm, today announced its cATO+ solution has received “Awardable” status in the Department of Defense (DoD) Platform One (P1) Solutions Marketplace, a centralized procurement platform connecting DoD mission owners with pre-assessed DevSecOps solutions. The MarketPlace streamlines the path from discovery to deployment, enabling more rapid adoption of innovative capabilities.

The "awardable" status provided means Aquia's cATO+ solution is ready to be acquired quickly by DoD customers through flexible pathways, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based contracts, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), Partnership Intermediary Agreements (PIAs), and Technology Investment Agreements (TIAs). The designation allows mission owners to bypass traditional procurement delays and connect with Aquia's solution in a fraction of the usual time.

"This awardable status validates our commitment to transforming how the DoD approaches security authorizations," said Lloyd Evans, VP of governance, risk, and compliance at Aquia. "Our cATO+ solution addresses the critical need for speed and security across defense missions, turning months-long authorization processes into weeks while enhancing overall security posture and enabling the DoD’s software modernization strategy."

About the Solution: “Aquia cATO+: What You know of cATO — Plus Some”

Aquia's cATO+ enhances traditional cATO by automating document generation, security assessments, and control statements. Our solution leverages infrastructure, CI/CD pipeline, and enterprise inheritance with vetted OSCAL-based automations for SSP generation — producing compliance artifacts in seconds, with over 70% of implementation statements pre-built and authorizations reduced to as little as two weeks.

Aquia's cATO+ has been successfully implemented at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) with capabilities delivered at DoD and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). 

Government customers can view the offering, “Aquia cATO+: What You Know of cATO — Plus Some,” on the P1 Solutions Marketplace. 

If you would like to learn more or schedule a consultation, contact federal@aquia.us. 

About Aquia Inc.

Securing The Digital Transformation ®

Aquia is a digital services firm specializing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance automation for the U.S. government. Since 2021, we’ve generated millions in cost savings through cloud services and licensing optimization, enabled civil servants to double health care fraud investigations through streamlined cloud-based systems, and reduced authorization timelines by 74% through modernized security processes. 

As strategic advisors and engineers, we help our customers develop and deploy innovative cloud and cybersecurity technologies, adopt and implement digital transformation initiatives, and navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Named the “2024 Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) of the Year” by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), we are passionate about making our country digitally capable and secure.

Aquia has been recognized as the #1 Best Remote Startup to Work for in 2025 by Built In and a 2024 Great Place to Work by Inc. Learn more at aquia.us.

Press contact for Aquia:

Ashling Knight

comms@aquia.io

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