Do I need Microsoft GCC High for CMMC Level 2?

If your DoD contract involves Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), a government community cloud such as Microsoft 365 GCC High is typically required to meet FedRAMP and DFARS data-handling expectations for storing and transmitting CUI. Commercial Microsoft 365 generally does not meet these requirements for CUI. The correct licensing path depends on your specific contract clauses and data types.

What is the difference between GCC and GCC High?

GCC (Government Community Cloud) is designed for federal, state, and local data that is not subject to the strictest export and CUI controls. GCC High runs in a physically and logically separated environment that meets DFARS 252.204-7012, ITAR, and CUI handling requirements. DoD contractors handling CUI or export-controlled data generally need GCC High rather than standard GCC.

Does VIS mark up the licensing?

VIS keeps professional services and licensing separate and transparent. Software subscriptions, Azure consumption, and seat counts are quoted independently from implementation labor. Final Microsoft pricing, SKU names, add-ons, terms, and availability are revalidated through a current reseller quote before order acceptance.

Can VIS handle both licensing and implementation?

Yes. VIS acts in two complementary roles: a professional services provider that assesses, designs, and implements your CUI enclave, and a reseller that supports procurement of the Microsoft 365 GCC High, Azure Government, and Windows 365 Government licensing the enclave requires. The two are quoted and delivered as distinct workstreams.

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Government-Cloud Licensing for Your CUI Enclave

CMMC Level 2 environments that handle CUI generally require Microsoft’s government cloud. VIS supports procurement and licensing through approved resale channels for Microsoft 365 GCC High, Azure Government, and Windows 365 Government — matching SKUs and seat counts to the users and workloads actually inside your enclave.

We keep professional services and licensing separate. Software subscriptions, Azure consumption, and seat counts are quoted transparently and independently from our implementation work, so you always know what you are paying for and why.

What We Provide

Microsoft 365 GCC High provisioning

Tenant and subscription readiness review, SKU selection, and seat planning for the users who create, receive, or transmit CUI.

GCC High eligibility validation

We validate government-cloud eligibility and licensing paths before order, so provisioning is not delayed by vendor approval gaps.

Azure Government resources

Subscription setup and resource planning in Azure Government to host enclave services, virtual desktops, and security tooling.

Windows 365 Government seats

Cloud PC licensing for a managed, government-cloud virtual desktop where that is the right fit for your engineering and CUI workflows.

Transparent, separate quoting

Licensing, cloud consumption, and third-party fees are quoted separately from professional services — no bundled markups hiding the real cost.

Procurement through approved channels

We source through applicable Microsoft resale channels and revalidate SKU names, part numbers, terms, and pricing in a current quote before order acceptance.

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