All about the FedRAMP Marketplace: A beginner's guide

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The FedRAMP Marketplace is where agencies discover cloud services with FedRAMP status. Understanding listings, package types, and reuse helps sellers and buyers align faster.

This guide covers: What the Marketplace shows; Tips for buyers and sellers.

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Related: FedRAMP collection · Best FedRAMP compliance software (2026)

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Key takeaways

• Authorized services, impact levels, and service models.
• Links to security packages agencies can request.
• Reuse rules when an agency inherits another AO's authorization.
• Sellers: keep package artifacts current after changes.

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What the Marketplace shows

Authorized services, impact levels, and service models.

Links to security packages agencies can request.

Reuse rules when an agency inherits another AO's authorization.

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Tips for buyers and sellers

Sellers: keep package artifacts current after changes.

Buyers: confirm scope matches your use case and data classification.

Both: track leveraged authorizations vs full assessments.

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Related guides

• FedRAMP collection
• Best FedRAMP compliance software (2026)

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FAQ

How long does FedRAMP authorization take?

Timelines vary by baseline and maturity; many first-time Moderate efforts run roughly 12–24 months including remediation.

Can we reuse SOC 2 evidence for FedRAMP?

Often partially—cross-map controls in a GRC platform, then close FedRAMP-specific gaps (SSP depth, ConMon, federal inheritance).

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Disclaimer (legal note)

General information only—not legal, audit, or attestation advice. Requirements depend on your contracts, system boundary, and assessor guidance.