IronSled™
Accelerate software development and deployment in government authorized environments, in the cloud and on-prem.
Commercial-speed deployment with federal security
LMI’s IronSled™ is a secure internal developer platform (IDP) purpose-built for delivering applications to government environments. Designed to meet stringent federal security requirements, IronSled™ enables rapid development, testing, and deployment of applications in cloud or on-prem environments. By provisioning infrastructure directly within authorized government networks, IronSled™ streamlines the development and deployment process, accelerating timelines and reducing complexity. Whether hosting applications, standing up a secure delivery environment, or onboarding multiple vendors for integrated testing and evaluation, IronSled™ helps federal agencies move with the speed and agility of the commercial sector — without compromising compliance or control.
Secure, compliant environment built for government scale
Pre-authorized foundation with built-in security and governance controls to speed delivery and reduce risk.
Accelerated ATO and deployment through automation
Secure CI/CD pipelines, automated scans, and policy enforcement shorten delivery timelines while blocking insecure builds.
Developer choice with configurable tooling
Developers can bring their preferred tech stack while still operating inside a hardened, governed platform.
Integrated ecosystem with centralized visibility
Run and test solutions from multiple vendors in one environment with a single dashboard for performance, security, and pipeline status.
Flexible deployment and lifecycle options
Use as a managed service or deploy within agency boundaries, with optional services for supply chain risk assessments, container hardening, and more.
Designed to meet stringent federal security requirements.
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Specialized DevSecOps and compliance support
Build and manage secure, compliant CI/CD pipelines for government systems. Includes automated testing, security checks, and audit-ready controls aligned with FedRAMP, DoD IL4/IL5, and NIST 800-53.
Analyze software and build processes to find security, license, and integrity risks in the supply chain. Includes SBOM creation, dependency checks, and alignment with federal standards like EO 14028, NIST 800-218, and SLSA. Provides clear insights to support ATO readiness.
Secure and harden container images to meet government standards like CIS Benchmarks, STIGs, and Iron Bank. Includes vulnerability fixes, image cleanup, policy enforcement, and tool integration to ensure containers are compliant and ready for secure deployment.
Evaluate web apps and digital tools for Section 508 compliance to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities. Includes automated and manual testing, WCAG 2.1 review, and a VPAT for federal use.
Create and manage security compliance documents and perform gap analyses against standards like FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and DoD STIGs. Support ATO submissions and security reviews.
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Deployment Tiers
Tier
Security
Use Case
Deployment Model
GovCloud
CMMC Level 1 / DoW IL4
Public cloud delivery with baseline security, multi-tenant support.
PaaS
Hardened GovCloud
CMMC Level 2 / DoW IL4
Higher assurance, agency customers, stricter boundary controls
PaaS
Secure Mission GovCloud
FedRAMP High / DoW IL5
Highest assurance, agency / DoW customers
Coming soon
Small Agency
Custom
Lightweight customer-owned setup / minimal integrations
Customer-Owned
Joint Program
Custom
Multi-enclave, standard CI/CD, medium complexity.
Customer-Owned
Enterprise
Custom
Public cloud delivery with baseline security, multi-tenant support.
Customer-Owned
Secure. Scalable. Deployable Now.
IronSled™ delivers more than infrastructure. It’s a launchpad for secure, scalable innovation in government environments and functions as an IDP that unifies delivery workflows. Whether accelerating a single application or enabling an entire digital ecosystem, IronSled™ empowers agencies and partners to deliver faster, operate smarter, and stay mission-ready. Contact us to explore the right configuration for your needs or schedule a tailored demo.
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LMI Achieves DoW’s CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Certification
LMI Achieves DoW’s CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Certification
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