From IC Insider Rocket.Chat
By Pavithra Sudhakar, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Rocket.Chat
Rocket.Chat’s Secure CommsOS™ has been assessed “Awardable” for Department of Defense work in the Platform One (P1) Solutions Marketplace, a milestone that reduces procurement friction and signals readiness for mission use.
In parallel, Rocket.Chat holds an “Awardable” designation in the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, an initiative of the Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO) focused on accelerating adoption of AI, data, and emerging technologies across the Department.
What “Awardable” Means in Practice
Within the Solutions Marketplace inside P1—a curated, mission‑ready catalog built for speed‑to‑field—products undergo rigorous technical assessment before they can be considered “Awardable.”
For Rocket.Chat, this status indicates the platform:
- Passed a demanding technical evaluation;
- Meets DoD cybersecurity, compliance, and readiness requirements;
- Is eligible for direct award and rapid acquisition;
- Can be integrated without months of procurement friction; and
- It has been proven to operate at a mission scale in DoD environments.
The outcome for acquisition teams and delivery partners is straightforward: pre‑cleared procurement paths and faster selection and deployment timelines. Program offices, federal system integrators, and mission partners gain a communications platform that aligns with established DoD frameworks and can be brought online with less administrative overhead.
Why this Matters to Mission Leaders and Delivery Teams
For program leads balancing urgency with assurance, an “Awardable” designation reduces the distance between requirement and capability. It reflects not just a checklist of controls but readiness to perform under operational load, where availability, security, and agility have a direct mission impact. As DoD organizations modernize or extend existing systems, adopting a pre‑assessed solution helps minimize duplicate work, accelerates time‑to‑value, and preserves focus on the mission.
About the DoD Marketplaces
Platform One (P1) Solutions Marketplace is the DoD’s flagship DevSecOps ecosystem and a central venue where program teams can find, vet, and procure technology that has already cleared the bar for acquisition. Its goal is speed‑to‑field with mission‑ready options.
Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace (CDAO) is led by the Chief Digital and AI Office to accelerate adoption of AI, data, and emerging technologies across the Department.
About Rocket.Chat
Rocket.Chat Secure CommsOS™ unifies messaging, voice, video, AI, and mission-critical applications into a single platform, ensuring full data privacy, compliance, and operational efficiency for defense operations, government agencies, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Built for classified communications, air-gapped deployments, and out-of-band connectivity, it provides the resilience, security, and adaptability required in the most demanding mission-critical environments.
Deployed at scale by governments and federal system integrators operating under the highest security standards, Rocket.Chat safeguards some of the world’s most sensitive conversations and data.
Learn more at https://www.rocket.chat/industry/federal-system-integrators
Direct Contact:
Tom Mersman, Head of FSIs
tom.mersman@rocket.chat
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