Nist Sp 800-218A Compliance Check
Objective
Enable US federal procurement.
Control / requirement
Secure development practices + attestation.
Business impact
US federal contractors must attest to SP 800-218A compliance for AI systems. Non-compliance disqualifies from federal AI procurement.
Validation approach
Test ID: D8-CTL-05-VTS-001 Test Type: Manual Test Design: Request evidence of secure software development practices per SP 800-218A Execution Steps: 1. Review SP 800-218A requirements 2. Verify supply chain security 3. Verify model signing 4. Verify vulnerability mgmt & IR Pass Criteria: supply_chain_security_evidenced = True; model_signing_enforced = True; vulnerability_management_active = True; incident_response_documented = True Independent Verification: Auditor reviews evidence package.
Expected evidence
Not separately specified in the available source.
Mapping and source
Not separately specified in the available source.
Implementation guidance
Translate the requirement into system-specific procedures, responsible roles, technical configurations and review conditions. Retain evidence showing both design and operating performance. Where the source provides no separate implementation instruction, do not infer that a single technical mechanism is sufficient.
Assessment considerations
- Confirm scope and applicability.
- Inspect control design and responsible ownership.
- Test representative operation and adverse conditions where appropriate.
- Evaluate evidence provenance, completeness and contradictory evidence.
- Record limitations and notably absent outcomes.