NextStage’s FedRAMP Push, Led by 38North Security
By partnering with 38North Security, NextStage is taking its all-in-one GovCon platform into regulated markets with a FedRAMP-compliant foundation built for trust.
NextStage’s AI-enabled platform already solves one of GovCon’s biggest headaches: disconnected tools for business development, capture, and proposal management. By bringing these workflows into one place, it helps teams work faster, with fewer handoffs and less chaos.
But without FedRAMP, even the best solution can be shut out of federal opportunities. Agencies can’t take the risk on tools that don’t meet the program’s strict security requirements.
That’s why NextStage is teaming up with 38North Security, a firm with deep experience guiding companies through the toughest compliance frameworks, from FedRAMP to CMMC to ISO 27001. 38North’s role is to architect a FedRAMP-compliant cloud environment for NextStage’s platform. This isn’t just about passing an audit; it’s about building a secure foundation that customers and agencies can trust from day one.
“We know our platform already makes GovCon teams more efficient,” says Rye Jones, Co-Founder and CEO of NextStage. “Partnering with 38North ensures we can deliver that value in even the most regulated markets.”
FedRAMP (the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is the U.S. government’s standard for securing cloud products and services. If you want agencies to adopt your technology, especially in regulated or high-security markets, FedRAMP isn’t optional. It’s the baseline.
Why It Matters
For many SaaS providers, compliance is treated like a box to check at the end of development. NextStage is taking a different approach: baking security into the core of its product now, so it can scale into new markets without slowing down later.
The benefits go beyond government work. FedRAMP’s rigorous controls strengthen data protection for all customers, creating a more resilient and trustworthy platform overall.
“NextStage is changing how the GovCon community approaches growth,” says Matthew Early, President and Founder of 38North Security. “We’re here to make sure their infrastructure meets the highest security standards, so agencies can adopt their tools with confidence.”
The Road Ahead
With 38North Security leading the compliance effort, NextStage is positioning itself to compete (and win!) in markets where data security isn’t just important, it’s non-negotiable.
For GovCon teams, that means a powerful, all-in-one platform they can use to pursue opportunities in even the most security-conscious environments. For agencies, it means access to modern AI-driven tools without compromising compliance.
In short: NextStage is building for trust that wins contracts.
Official Press Release
08/15/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NextStage Announces 38North Security as New Compliance Partner
NextStage, a leader in business development, capture, and proposal software within the federal government contracting space, is proud to announce a new partnership with 38North Security, one of the industry leaders in the compliance engineering and consulting space. 38North will provide wraparound services to NextStage, focused initially on building and securing a FedRAMP compliant cloud environment. This will open up more opportunities for NextStage and their customers as they pursue more federal government opportunities.
NextStage is an AI-enabled growth platform purpose-built for government contractors struggling with disconnected tools and manual processes. Their platform unifies business development, capture, and proposal team processes in order to pursue government contracts with less friction and delay, using a suite of tools designed for the way GovCon works.
“We’re excited to partner with 38North to ensure our platform is safeguarded, compliant, and able to meet the evolving needs of the companies we serve,” said Rye Jones, co-founder and CEO of NextStage. “38North’s track record of helping companies navigate these complex requirements gives us confidence in their ability to deliver the compliant framework architecture we need.”
38North Security is an industry leader in cloud compliance engineering. With evolving technology and standards, there is no substitute for the expertise of their engineers. As FedRAMP evolves into FedRAMP 20X, 38North provides invaluable insight into a host of compliance frameworks that are more important than ever for the government as well as its contractors. This partnership will insure that NextStage has a fully compliant environment and allow us to pursue even more government opportunities. 38North Security has an unparalleled track record across not just FedRAMP, but various other compliance frameworks in the US and globally. They have secured authority to operate (ATO) for many companies from Fortune 500 firms down to smaller start-up and growth-phase companies.
“We’re excited to partner with NextStage, a leader in AI-driven business development and proposal solutions for the federal contracting space,” said Matthew Early, President and Founder of 38North Security. “By guiding their FedRAMP compliance journey and expanding their reach into the U.S. public sector, we’re enabling government agencies to securely adopt advanced AI tools that streamline workflows, reduce acquisition timelines, and drive operational efficiency across the procurement lifecycle.”
This partnership will enable 38North to focus on the future and the emerging world of AI in government. It will also allow NextStage to secure the compliances they need to expand their offerings in the government contracting space.
About 38North:
38North Security is a leading cloud security and compliance advisory firm specializing in helping organizations navigate complex regulatory frameworks such as FedRAMP, Australia’s IRAP, CMMC, ISO 27001, and Japan’s ISMAP. Founded in 2012, we serve a global client base ranging from innovative startups to Fortune 500 companies, delivering engineering-driven solutions that accelerate cloud adoption and streamline compliance. Our team of seasoned advisors includes former 3PAO assessors, cloud engineers, and policy experts who bring a hands-on, automation-first approach to securing public and private cloud environments. At 38North, we don’t just interpret compliance—we operationalize it.
About NextStage:
NextStage was founded in 2020 with a mission to make GovCon business development, capture, and proposal teams more efficient by bringing together siloed processes and systems. We’re passionate about making it easier for businesses to work with the government and are dedicated to supporting government contractors by offering an all-in-one platform that streamlines and integrates opportunity search, pipeline management, and proposal development.
