Chainguard Achieves 'Awardable' Status for DoD Software in Marketplace

Chainguard Achieves 'Awardable' Status for DoD Solutions

Chainguard, recognized as a secure foundation for software development and deployment, has recently announced a significant milestone. The company has achieved 'Awardable' status in the Platform One (P1) Solutions Marketplace. This marketplace represents a pivotal digital repository that contains post-competition, easily awardable pitch videos that directly address the critical needs of the Department of Defense (DoD) in hardware, software, and service solutions.

The journey of Chainguard is rooted in transforming how organizations engage with open-source software (OSS). The focus is on ensuring that the software components utilized within their supply chains are securely constructed from the source and consistently updated. A significant offering in their repertoire is Chainguard Containers, which boasts a catalog comprising over 1,500 zero-CVE container images. These images come with extensive customization options and are designed with a reduced attack surface to bolster supply chain integrity for containerized applications.

The standout feature of Chainguard Containers is their rapid patching capabilities. Powered by Chainguard's customized Linux distro, Chainguard OS, these containers facilitate a swift transition from source to artifact, maintaining transparent provenance and enforcing FIPS-validated cryptography. Additionally, they come equipped with signed Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs), secure hardening, and daily updates to effectively eliminate vulnerabilities. Chainguard's solutions are currently employed by a diverse range of customers, including governmental entities, Fortune 500 companies, and leading AI startups, all prioritizing risk mitigation in software supply chains.

Ken Melero, the Regional Vice President for the Public Sector at Chainguard, expressed his enthusiasm regarding this achievement: "Earning an Awardable status on the P1 Marketplace underscores Chainguard's commitment to securing the mission-critical software the Department of Defense relies on. We are eager to assist the DoD in modernizing its software security practices with OSS designed for speed, trust, and scalability."

Chainguard's newly awarded status signifies its exceptional commitment to security and effectiveness in addressing the cybersecurity needs of the DoD. Their video showcased on the P1 Solutions Marketplace illustrates how Chainguard's service level agreement (SLA) for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) surpasses the DoD’s stipulations — promising remediation of critical CVEs within a week, and addressing lower-priority CVEs within 14 days. This rapid response capability positions Chainguard as a key partner in navigating DoD cybersecurity directives.

For government customers eager to explore their solutions, the video is accessible via a P1 Solutions Marketplace account, which can be created at P1 Solutions Marketplace.

About Chainguard

Chainguard stands at the forefront of secure software development and deployment, providing organizations with reliable OSS through Chainguard Containers, VMs, and libraries, all built from source and continuously updated. Notable clients include leaders in various sectors, such as Anduril, Canva, and Snowflake. The company is backed by prominent venture capitalists including Amplify, IVP, and Kleiner Perkins, among others. To find out more about their offerings, visit Chainguard's website.

About P1 Solutions Marketplace

The P1 Solutions Marketplace serves as a digital platform for awardable pitch videos tailored to the DoD's most pressing hardware, software, and service challenges. Each solution available is vetted through rigorous scoring systems and assessment procedures designed to ensure that they meet the high standards expected by government customers. Interested parties can explore these solutions by creating an account at the P1 Marketplace.