Stell Engineering, Inc., a provider of requirements management software for aerospace and defense programs, announced on October 6, 2026, that its commercial cloud service offering, the Stell Requirements Management System (SRMS), has achieved FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency. The assessment was conducted by ControlCase, a FedRAMP recognized Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO), which independently verified that SRMS meets all security controls required by the FedRAMP Moderate baseline as outlined in the DoD CIO's December 2023 memo on cloud service providers that host covered defense information.
This achievement is significant because DFARS 252.204-7012 mandates that defense contractors storing covered defense information in the cloud must use a provider that is FedRAMP Moderate authorized or equivalent. The 2023 memo raised the bar for equivalency, requiring providers to implement 100% of controls in the Moderate baseline and have a 3PAO validate the implementation. By meeting this standard, Stell Engineering enables its defense contractor customers to comply with these stringent federal requirements.
Anne Wen, CEO of Stell Engineering, emphasized the company's commitment to security: "Our mission is to give commercial, government, and defense programs the software tool to move hardware development faster than legacy tools allow. That starts with security. Our partners trust us to protect their mission data and meet federal requirements for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information."
Sam Rahn, Security Program Manager at Stell Engineering, added, "Obtaining FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency is a major milestone for Stell's security roadmap. This achievement was made possible by a Stell leadership team that embeds security in every conversation, and a team of talented engineers that are always asking what we can be doing better."
The SRMS holds a FedRAMP Ready designation on the FedRAMP Marketplace and maintains a current SOC 2 Type II report with no findings. Its government cloud offering, the SRMS Government Cloud, holds an Impact Level 5 Authorization to Operate from U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command. The SRMS Government Cloud has also completed its FedRAMP High assessment by an independent 3PAO, and its authorization package is under review by the FedRAMP PMO. Additionally, Stell holds a CMMC Level 2 certification from an authorized C3PAO.
For defense contractors, this announcement provides a trusted solution for managing requirements while ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. Stell's AI-native platform is designed to replace legacy tools, offering faster hardware development for aerospace and defense programs. The company's mission is to ensure the United States maintains capability dominance on the battlefield by driving unmatched speed and technical execution on the engineering of complex systems.
Contractors can obtain more information on Stell Engineering's security program through their Trust Center. The achievement of FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency positions Stell Engineering as a key enabler for defense programs seeking to accelerate innovation while meeting rigorous security requirements.
