FedRAMP’s 2025 AI Prioritization Initiative began in August 2025 and was completed in April 2026. This opportunity is no longer available for new entrants.
Historical Prioritization Criteria
FedRAMP prioritized the authorization of AI-based cloud services that provide access to conversational AI engines designed for routine and repeated use by federal workers. To ensure this prioritization in the best interest of the federal government, such services must meet all of the following criteria to be prioritized:
Offer enterprise-grade features including single-sign on, SCIM provisioning, role-based access control, and real-time analytics
Guarantee data separation and protection; any model information from training on customer data will not leave the customer environment without customer authorization
Establish demand from at least five CFO Act agencies or be specifically recommended by the CIO Council
Be available for government use via the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program
Be able to meet the requirements for a FedRAMP 20x authorization within two months of acceptance for prioritization
List of Prioritized Services
ChatGPT Enterprise and API Platform, by OpenAI
- Received FedRAMP Certification in early 2026
Gemini for Government, by Google
- Received FedRAMP Certification in early 2026
Perplexity Enterprise Pro for Government, by Perplexity AI, Inc.
- Received FedRAMP Certification in early 2026