Application Modernization
Modern applications are the foundation of government service delivery. PBP Solutions helps agencies modernize outdated systems through secure re-engineering, re-platforming, and integration strategies that enhance usability, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Our engineers apply human-centered design and disciplined DevSecOps practices to refactor legacy applications into modern, cloud-compatible architectures. Each engagement aligns with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP High, and FISMA High controls, ensuring performance improvements never compromise compliance or security. Whether revitalizing custom line-of-business systems or migrating enterprise-scale platforms, we deliver modernization strategies that reduce technical debt, strengthen cybersecurity, and prepare agencies for future technology evolution.
Application Modernization Services for Federal and State Government
PBP Solutions LLC provides full-lifecycle application modernization services that extend the life, performance, and mission value of legacy government systems. Our teams apply proven frameworks for secure transformation, bridging decades-old applications to today's cloud-native, data-driven environments while maintaining continuity of operations and regulatory compliance.
Modernization Lifecycle Approach
Our structured modernization process delivers predictable results through four disciplined phases:
- Discovery & Assessment — We evaluate application portfolios to identify modernization candidates, assess dependencies, and prioritize workloads based on business criticality, cost, and security posture. Deliverables include an Application Readiness Report, risk register, and modernization roadmap.
- Architecture & Design — Architects define target architectures: microservices, APIs, or containerized applications, ensuring alignment with cloud readiness, modularity, and security frameworks such as FedRAMP High and CJIS.
- Re-engineering & Integration — Developers refactor legacy code, implement secure interfaces, and integrate enterprise data services using modern development frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous deployment and testing.
- Optimization & Sustainment — Post-deployment, we enhance application performance, automate maintenance, and establish dashboards that track uptime, throughput, and user satisfaction, ensuring enduring reliability and reduced lifecycle cost.
Secure and Compliant by Design
Every modernization project embeds security, compliance, and accessibility from inception. Our architecture maps to NIST SP 800-53, FISMA High, and FedRAMP High baselines, enforcing multifactor authentication, encryption in transit and at rest, and least-privilege access. Public-facing systems are engineered to meet WCAG 2.2 AA / Section 508 accessibility requirements and validated through independent third-party audits.
All hosting and data processing occur within authorized U.S. government regions such as AWS GovCloud and Azure Government, meeting state privacy mandates including HIPAA and CJIS as applicable.
Technical Competencies
Program Governance & Risk Management
Each modernization engagement operates under PMI PMBOK and CMMI-inspired governance standards. Our dedicated Project Management Office (PMO) maintains integrated master schedules, formal change control, and risk registers. Progress and quality metrics—including defect density, schedule variance, and customer satisfaction—are reported through executive dashboards for transparent oversight.
Past Performance & Results
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – Modernized enterprise systems by refactoring legacy codebases and migrating workloads to FedRAMP High clouds, improving resiliency and cost efficiency.
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) – Redesigned taxpayer-facing applications within AEM, improving scalability and reducing technical debt across multi-vendor Agile teams.
- U.S. Census Bureau – Streamlined data dissemination by modernizing legacy processing systems into AWS-based services, enabling 24/7 availability and automated reporting.
- Department of Commerce (MBDA) – Re-architected Drupal platforms supporting 60,000 pages and multiple tenant sites under FedRAMP High cloud, meeting USWDS and 508 requirements.
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