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What is a Cross Domain Solution?

Cross Domain Solution:  Information Assurance solution that provides the ability to access or transfer information between two or more security domains.  (CNSSI 4009)

Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) are controlled interfaces that provide the capability to access or transfer information across different security domains.

Controlled Interfaces that fall outside of the CDS definition may provide the capability to access or transfer information but operate within a single security domain.

 What is the UCDMO Baseline?

The UCDMO Baseline is a re-use list of technologies and solutions that are available to Agencies in the Dept. of Defense and the Intelligence Community.  It is a list of cross domain technologies that are already in place somewhere, have a government sponsor and at least a three year lifecycle support agreement.

How do I get a copy of the UCDMO Baseline?

The latest version of the UCDMO Baseline is published on our home page and on our Intelink Sites.

How do I get my technology onto the UCDMO Baseline? 

The UCDMO Baseline is a re-use list, containing cross domain solutions that are available for re-use in the community.  In order for a technology to be added to the UCDMO Baseline, it must already be on a network somewhere, and must have a government sponsor that sponsors it for consideration as a Baseline technology. 

I'm a Vendor, and I have a new solution I am developing.  How can I get that on the UCDMO Baseline List?

New technologies or solutions cannot be considered for inclusion on the Baseline List until they have been already certified and accredited, in place on a network, with a three year lifecycle support agreement, and then obtain a government sponsor to sponsor them.

 I'm a Vendor, and I want to develop a Baseline candidate solution that fills a technology gap or provides a newer, better way to satisfy a cross domain requirement.  Who do I talk to?

Periodically, the UCDMO hosts “Developer Days” to identify programs of interest that may fill cross domain technology gaps, review technologies that are improvements to existing capabilities, and identify programs that may unnecessarily duplicate either existing or planned cross domain capabilities.  CD Program Managers, sponsors, and developers can be invited to brief “mini program reviews” to a Community Subject Matter Expert Panel on their program or project.  For more information on Developer Days, please email a request to emerging_solutions@ucdmo.gov.

But some Agencies don't want to hear about my new product; they tell me if a product or technology is not on the UCDMO Baseline, they aren't allowed to use it.

The UCDMO Baseline List is not a 'sales' list, it is a re-use list.  It is not necessary for a technology/product to be on the UCDMO Baseline before it can be bought or installed somewhere.   In fact, sometimes mission requirements may necessitate a solution that is not on the Baseline.  However, it is up to each Agency to decide what their policy on new technologies will be.  Some Agencies are restricting their networks to only use items already on the UCDMO Baseline.  This is an Agency decision, not the UCDMO's.

 How does an organization sponsor a solution to the UCDMO Baseline?

We have a sponsorship checklist and sample documents available for Agencies or Organizations that are interested in sponsoring a solution for Baseline consideration.  Contact your Agencies' cross domain services office for more information.  If you do not know who your cross domain services office contact person is, you can contact the UCDMO and we can assist you.  Please email us at info@ucdmo.gov.

 How can I see what Emerging CDS products are in the pipeline?

The Emerging Solutions List is not a public document at this time.  For questions, please send a detailed email to emerging_solutions@ucdmo.gov

 How do you contact the UCDMO?   

Our Customer Outreach phone # is (240) 373-0796, and you can email us at info@ucdmo.gov

For issues related specifically to the UCDMO Roadmap, email us at roadmap@ucdmo.gov

Where is the UCDMO located?

We are in Maryland.  Please call our main number - 240-373-0796 - for visitor information and directions.

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