Category: FedRAMP Program

FedRAMP Marketplace

Also known as: The Marketplace, FedRAMP.gov Marketplace

Simply put

The FedRAMP Marketplace is the federal government's online, searchable catalog of cloud services that have gone through the FedRAMP process, along with the agencies that authorize them and the assessors and advisors recognized by the program. It helps government users find cloud offerings and related services in one place. Note that inclusion in the Marketplace reflects a cloud offering's status within the FedRAMP program and does not by itself establish that the offering meets every requirement of a given agency or mission.

Formal definition

The FedRAMP Marketplace is a government-wide, searchable database maintained under the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program that catalogs cloud service offerings, the agencies acting as authorizing bodies, and FedRAMP-recognized independent assessment services (assessors) and advisors. It functions as the program's reference catalog for identifying the FedRAMP status of cloud service offerings and the authorizing and assessment entities associated with them. Practitioners should note that a Marketplace listing reflects a cloud offering's position within the FedRAMP process rather than a permanent or universal approval; FedRAMP authorizations are subject to continuous monitoring, and a FedRAMP authorization does not automatically satisfy separate DoD or other agency-specific requirements. As of the applicable version, the Marketplace has been updated and relocated, and readers should verify current listings, categories, and definitions against the official FedRAMP site.

Why it matters

The FedRAMP Marketplace serves as the federal government's central reference point for identifying which cloud service offerings have engaged with the FedRAMP process, along with the agencies that authorize them and the FedRAMP-recognized assessors and advisors associated with them. For agency personnel evaluating cloud solutions, this consolidated catalog reduces the effort of tracking down authorization status across disparate sources and supports acquisition, security, and risk decisions with a single searchable reference maintained under the program.

At the same time, the Marketplace is a status catalog, not a substitute for due diligence. A listing reflects a cloud offering's position within the FedRAMP process rather than a permanent or universal seal of approval. Compliance officers and authorizing officials should keep in mind that FedRAMP authorizations are subject to continuous monitoring and that inclusion in the Marketplace does not by itself establish that an offering meets every requirement of a given agency or mission. Equating a Marketplace listing with full compliance for a specific use case is a common error an expert would insist on correcting.

Scope boundaries matter as well. A FedRAMP authorization does not automatically satisfy separate DoD or other agency-specific requirements, so defense practitioners in particular should not treat a civilian-oriented FedRAMP status as sufficient for their own authorization obligations. Because the Marketplace has been updated and relocated, with the prior site at marketplace.fedramp.gov deprecated, readers should verify current listings, categories, and definitions against the official FedRAMP site rather than relying on cached or historical information.

Who it's relevant to

Agency Acquisition and Program Personnel

Federal personnel evaluating or procuring cloud services can use the Marketplace to identify offerings that have engaged with the FedRAMP process and the agencies that have authorized them. It supports early market research, but a listing should not be treated as confirmation that an offering meets a specific mission's full set of requirements.

Authorizing Officials and ISSMs

Those responsible for authorization decisions can use the Marketplace to check the FedRAMP status of cloud offerings and the associated authorizing and assessment entities. They should remember that a listing reflects program status subject to continuous monitoring, not a permanent approval, and that assessment and authorization remain distinct steps.

DoD Practitioners

Defense personnel should note that a FedRAMP authorization visible in the Marketplace does not automatically satisfy separate DoD or other agency-specific requirements. The Marketplace is a useful reference for FedRAMP status but must be paired with confirmation of the additional obligations that apply to defense systems.

Cloud Service Providers, Assessors, and Advisors

Providers whose offerings appear in the Marketplace, along with FedRAMP-recognized assessors and advisors listed there, should verify that their entries reflect current status against the official FedRAMP site, especially given that the Marketplace has been updated and relocated from its prior location.

Inside FedRAMP Marketplace

Cloud Service Offering (CSO) Listings

Entries for cloud products and services that have engaged with the FedRAMP process, generally identifying the cloud service provider and the specific offering rather than the provider as a whole. Readers should verify the exact naming and boundary of any offering against the current listing.

Authorization Status Indicators

Labels that distinguish where an offering sits in the FedRAMP lifecycle, such as those in process versus those that have achieved an authorization. These statuses are maintained by the FedRAMP PMO and can change, so a status shown at one point in time should not be assumed permanent.

Authorization Path Information

Information reflecting how an offering pursued authorization (for example, through an agency-sponsored path or a Joint Authorization Board path, subject to the FedRAMP program's current model). The applicable paths and their names have evolved across program revisions and should be confirmed against current FedRAMP guidance.

Impact Level Designation

The FIPS 199 impact categorization associated with an offering (commonly Low, Moderate, or High in most implementations), indicating the baseline the offering was assessed against. The precise baseline and any agency tailoring should be confirmed in the underlying authorization package.

Assessor and Authorizing Party References

References to the Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) involved in the assessment and, where applicable, the sponsoring agency or authorizing body. This distinguishes the party that performed the assessment from the party that granted the authorization.

Common questions

Answers to the questions practitioners most commonly ask about FedRAMP Marketplace.

Does a FedRAMP authorization listed in the Marketplace automatically satisfy DoD requirements?

No. A FedRAMP authorization, even at a higher impact level, does not automatically satisfy Department of Defense requirements. DoD cloud services are generally subject to additional requirements, such as those articulated in the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) and applicable RMF processes for DoD systems. FedRAMP authorization may serve as a foundation or reciprocity starting point in some cases, but DoD authorizing officials generally impose their own conditions. Readers should verify current DoD-specific requirements against the applicable official sources rather than assuming the Marketplace listing is sufficient.

If a cloud service appears in the FedRAMP Marketplace, does that mean it is authorized and secure for my agency to use as-is?

Not necessarily. A Marketplace listing indicates a status within the FedRAMP program (such as authorized, in process, or ready), but a listing is not the same as an authorization for your specific system or use case. Authorization is time-bound and subject to continuous monitoring, and the offering's authorization boundary, impact level, and any conditions must be reviewed. Compliance status shown in the Marketplace also should not be equated with security adequacy for your particular mission, data, or threat environment. Confirm the current authorization details and package against the applicable official records before relying on a listing.

How can I confirm the current authorization status of a cloud service offering listed in the Marketplace?

Review the offering's entry directly in the Marketplace and confirm details such as its listed status, impact level, and authorization type against the current authoritative source. Because authorization is time-bound and subject to continuous monitoring, status can change; you should verify that the authorization remains active and review any associated package materials through the appropriate channels rather than relying on a prior snapshot.

What distinguishes the different status categories shown for offerings in the Marketplace?

The Marketplace generally distinguishes among offerings that have achieved authorization and those at earlier stages of the FedRAMP process. Because these designations and their exact definitions can evolve with program changes, confirm how each status is currently defined by the FedRAMP PMO before drawing conclusions. An earlier-stage designation does not carry the same standing as a completed authorization, and readers should verify the meaning of any listed status against current official guidance.

Can my agency reuse the authorization package of an offering found in the Marketplace?

In many implementations, agencies can leverage an existing FedRAMP authorization package to support their own authorization decision, which is a core purpose of the program's reuse model. However, reuse still generally requires your agency's own review of the authorization boundary, impact level, continuous monitoring evidence, and any residual risk, followed by your own authorization decision. Reuse of a package is not the same as inheriting an authorization outright. Confirm the applicable reuse and reciprocity procedures against current authoritative sources.

How does the impact level of a listed offering affect whether I can use it for my data?

The impact level associated with an offering reflects the categorization it was authorized against, and it should align with the sensitivity of the data and system you intend to place in the service. An offering authorized at a lower impact level generally is not appropriate for higher-sensitivity data. You should confirm the offering's listed impact level and ensure it matches your own system categorization before use, and verify current details against the applicable official records.

Common misconceptions

A listing in the FedRAMP Marketplace means a cloud service is fully authorized and ready to use.

The Marketplace generally includes offerings at various stages, including those still in process, not only those with a completed authorization. Practitioners should check the specific authorization status and confirm details in the underlying package rather than treating any listing as evidence of a granted, current authorization.

A FedRAMP authorization shown in the Marketplace automatically satisfies DoD requirements.

FedRAMP authorization does not automatically meet DoD-specific requirements. DoD systems are governed under the RMF and may impose additional requirements such as those tied to DoD impact levels and CUI protection. A DoD sponsor must confirm what additional conditions apply; verify against current DoD authoritative sources.

An authorization reflected in the Marketplace is permanent.

An Authority to Operate is time-bound and subject to continuous monitoring. A status displayed at one point does not guarantee the offering remains authorized; the authorization can lapse or change, so the current status and continuous monitoring standing should be verified.

Best practices

Confirm the exact authorization status and stage of any offering directly in the Marketplace rather than assuming a listing equals a current, granted authorization.

Verify the impact level (Low, Moderate, or High as applicable) matches the categorization your system requires before relying on an offering.

For DoD use cases, confirm whether additional RMF and DoD-specific requirements apply, because FedRAMP status alone does not satisfy them.

Review the underlying authorization package and boundary details, since the Marketplace summary does not substitute for the assessment and authorization documentation.

Treat authorization status as time-bound and check the continuous monitoring standing before and during use, not just at initial selection.

Cross-check offering names, providers, and 3PAO references against current official FedRAMP sources, as listings and statuses are maintained by the FedRAMP PMO and can change.