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tags:
  - 20x
  - Rev5
  - FedRAMP
  - Cloud Service Providers
  - Independent Assessors
  - Advisors
  - Rules
---

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# Marketplace Listing

The Marketplace Listing rules define how FedRAMP decides which cloud service offerings, assessors, and advisors may be listed in the FedRAMP Marketplace. These rules help agencies and other customers rely on the Marketplace as a consistent source of eligible services and supporting organizations, while requiring listed organizations to supply accurate, accessible, and machine-readable information.

**Subsets**

- [FedRAMP Responsibilities](#fedramp-responsibilities)
- [General Provider Responsibilities](#general-provider-responsibilities)
- [General Assessor Responsibilities](#general-assessor-responsibilities)
- [General Advisor Responsibilities](#general-advisor-responsibilities)
- [Provider Responsibilities for Initial Implementation Phase Listings](#provider-responsibilities-for-initial-implementation-phase-listings)

!!! info "Effective Date(s) & Overall Applicability for 20x and Rev5"
    - **Required** (Consolidated Rules for 2026)
    - **Optional Adoption:** 2026-07-04
    - **Obtain:** 2026-07-04
    - **Maintain:** 2026-07-04
    - **Grace Ends:** 2026-07-04



---


## FedRAMP Responsibilities {#fedramp-responsibilities}

These rules apply to FedRAMP activities related to the FedRAMP Marketplace.

<div class="subset-applicability" role="group" aria-label="Applicability">
<span class="subset-applicability__group subset-applicability__group--types"><span class="subset-applicability__label">Type:</span> <span class="subset-applicability__values"><span class="subset-applicability__tag">20x</span><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Rev5</span></span></span><br>
<span class="subset-applicability__group subset-applicability__group--paths"><span class="subset-applicability__label">Path:</span> <span class="subset-applicability__values"><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Program</span><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Agency</span></span></span><br>
<span class="subset-applicability__group subset-applicability__group--classes"><span class="subset-applicability__label">Class:</span> <span class="subset-applicability__values"><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Class A</span><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Class B</span><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Class C</span><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Class D</span></span></span><br>
<span class="subset-applicability__group subset-applicability__group--affects"><span class="subset-applicability__label">Audience:</span> <span class="subset-applicability__values"><span class="subset-applicability__tag">FedRAMP</span></span></span>
</div>

### Scope of FedRAMP

??? abstract "MKT-FRP-SOF"
    **Changelog:**


    - **2026-06-24:** Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.




!!! quote ""
    FedRAMP MUST NOT list cloud service offerings in the Marketplace or perform any FedRAMP Certification activities unless it determines the cloud service offering is within the scope of FedRAMP.



    **Reference:** [Scope of FedRAMP](https://fedramp.gov/scope)

    ---
    **Terms:** [Cloud Service Offering](../definitions/#cloud-service-offering){ data-preview }
## General Provider Responsibilities {#general-provider-responsibilities}

These rules apply to providers seeking a listing in the FedRAMP Marketplace.

<div class="subset-applicability" role="group" aria-label="Applicability">
<span class="subset-applicability__group subset-applicability__group--types"><span class="subset-applicability__label">Type:</span> <span class="subset-applicability__values"><span class="subset-applicability__tag">20x</span><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Rev5</span></span></span><br>
<span class="subset-applicability__group subset-applicability__group--paths"><span class="subset-applicability__label">Path:</span> <span class="subset-applicability__values"><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Program</span><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Agency</span></span></span><br>
<span class="subset-applicability__group subset-applicability__group--classes"><span class="subset-applicability__label">Class:</span> <span class="subset-applicability__values"><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Class A</span><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Class B</span><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Class C</span><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Class D</span></span></span><br>
<span class="subset-applicability__group subset-applicability__group--affects"><span class="subset-applicability__label">Audience:</span> <span class="subset-applicability__values"><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Providers</span></span></span>
</div>

### Marketplace Listing Requirements

??? abstract "MKT-CSO-MLR"
    **Changelog:**


    - **2026-06-24:** Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.




!!! quote ""
    Providers MUST address at least these FedRAMP rules to apply for a new FedRAMP Marketplace listing OR to request updates to an existing listing:

    1. Certification Data Sharing: [CDS-CSO-PUB (Public Information)](certification-data-sharing.md#public-information){ data-preview }


    ---
    **Terms:** [Certification Data](../definitions/#certification-data){ data-preview }
### Provider Marketplace Listing Requests

??? abstract "MKT-CSO-PML"
    **Changelog:**


    - **2026-06-24:** Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.


!!! warning "This FRR includes a notification requirement!"
    - Notify FedRAMP via form: [FedRAMP Marketplace Provider Listing Request Form](https://help.fedramp.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=50939227168027).


!!! quote ""
    Providers MUST notify FedRAMP using the FedRAMP Marketplace Providing Listing Request Form to request a listing in the FedRAMP Marketplace.


    ---

    _**Note:** FedRAMP does not accept applications for a FedRAMP Marketplace Listing via email!_

## General Assessor Responsibilities {#general-assessor-responsibilities}

These rules apply to independent assessment services seeking a listing in the FedRAMP Marketplace.

<div class="subset-applicability" role="group" aria-label="Applicability">
<span class="subset-applicability__group subset-applicability__group--affects"><span class="subset-applicability__label">Audience:</span> <span class="subset-applicability__values"><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Assessors</span></span></span>
</div>

### Only FedRAMP Recognized Assessors

??? abstract "MKT-IAS-OFR"
    **Changelog:**


    - **2026-06-24:** Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.




!!! quote ""
    Assessors MUST obtain and maintain FedRAMP Recognition to be listed in the FedRAMP Marketplace.


    ---
    **Terms:** [FedRAMP Recognized](../definitions/#fedramp-recognized){ data-preview }
### Website Requirements for Assessors

??? abstract "MKT-IAS-WEB"
    **Changelog:**


    - **2026-06-24:** Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.



!!! schema "Related JSON Schema: [FedRAMP Assessor Information Schema](https://fedramp.gov/schemas/fedramp-assessor-information-schema-2026-06-24.json)"


!!! quote ""
    Assessors MUST have an appropriate web site that publicly supplies at least the following information in human-readable and JSON formats:

    1. General description of the independent assessment service
    1. Contact information
    1. Types of independent services offered
    1. Optional: Positive attestations from customers or customer references


### Listing Requests for Assessors

??? abstract "MKT-IAS-LRQ"
    **Changelog:**


    - **2026-06-24:** Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.


!!! warning "This FRR includes a notification requirement!"
    - Notify FedRAMP via form: [\[For Assessors/Advisors\] Marketplace Listing Form](https://help.fedramp.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=52060327520795).


!!! quote ""
    Assessors MUST complete the Assessor Listing Request Form to request listing in the FedRAMP Marketplace.


## General Advisor Responsibilities {#general-advisor-responsibilities}

These rules apply to consulting and advisory services seeking a listing in the FedRAMP Marketplace.

<div class="subset-applicability" role="group" aria-label="Applicability">
<span class="subset-applicability__group subset-applicability__group--affects"><span class="subset-applicability__label">Audience:</span> <span class="subset-applicability__values"><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Advisors</span></span></span>
</div>

### Website Requirements for Advisors

??? abstract "MKT-CAS-WEB"
    **Changelog:**


    - **2026-06-24:** Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.



!!! schema "Related JSON Schema: [FedRAMP Advisory Service Information Schema](https://fedramp.gov/schemas/fedramp-advisor-information-schema-2026-06-24.json)"


!!! quote ""
    Advisors MUST have an appropriate web site that publicly supplies at least the following information in consistent machine-readable and human-readable formats:

    1. General description of the consulting or advisory service
    1. Contact information
    1. Types of consulting or advisory services offered
    1. Optional: Positive attestations from customers or customer references


    ---
    **Terms:** [Machine-Readable](../definitions/#machine-readable){ data-preview }
### Listing Requests for Advisors

??? abstract "MKT-CAS-LRQ"
    **Changelog:**


    - **2026-06-24:** Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.


!!! warning "This FRR includes a notification requirement!"
    - Notify FedRAMP via form: [\[For Assessors/Advisors\] Marketplace Listing Form](https://help.fedramp.gov/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=52060327520795).


!!! quote ""
    Advisors MUST complete the Advisor Listing Request Form to request listing in the FedRAMP Marketplace.


### Advisor Responses to FedRAMP

??? abstract "MKT-CAS-RFR"
    **Changelog:**


    - **2026-06-24:** Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.




!!! quote ""
    Advisors MUST reply to all requests from @fedramp.gov or @gsa.gov email addresses sent to the contact information provided in their advisor listing within 5 business days.

    !!! warning "Corrective Actions"
        - If an advisor fails to respond to a request within 5 business days, FedRAMP will send a follow-up email.
        - If an advisor fails to respond to the follow-up email within 5 business days, FedRAMP will remove their listing from the Marketplace.
        - Advisors removed from the Marketplace for failure to respond to FedRAMP will not be eligible for listing for at least 6 months unless there are extenuating circumstances.


## Provider Responsibilities for Initial Implementation Phase Listings {#provider-responsibilities-for-initial-implementation-phase-listings}

FedRAMP allows cloud service providers that are actively preparing to obtain a FedRAMP Certification to apply for listing in the FedRAMP Marketplace. All cloud service providers must obtain a Initial Implementation Phase Marketplace Listing before they can apply for FedRAMP Certification. These rules apply to providers seeking a Initial Implementation Phase listing in the FedRAMP Marketplace.

<div class="subset-applicability" role="group" aria-label="Applicability">
<span class="subset-applicability__group subset-applicability__group--types"><span class="subset-applicability__label">Type:</span> <span class="subset-applicability__values"><span class="subset-applicability__tag">20x</span><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Rev5</span></span></span><br>
<span class="subset-applicability__group subset-applicability__group--paths"><span class="subset-applicability__label">Path:</span> <span class="subset-applicability__values"><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Program</span><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Agency</span></span></span><br>
<span class="subset-applicability__group subset-applicability__group--affects"><span class="subset-applicability__label">Audience:</span> <span class="subset-applicability__values"><span class="subset-applicability__tag">Providers</span></span></span>
</div>

### Agency Use Cases

??? abstract "MKT-IIP-AGU"
    **Changelog:**


    - **2026-06-24:** Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.




!!! quote ""
    Providers MUST demonstrate that a cloud service offering is intended for one of the following use cases:

    1. Direct Use: The product will be used directly by agency customers for integration into a federal information system that falls within the scope of 44 USC § 3506 and will receive an agency Authorization to Operate.
    1. Indirect Use: The product will be included as a third-party information resource in other cloud service offerings that are directly used by agency customers.


    ---

    _**Notes:**_

    - _FedRAMP will not list products or services that are outside the explicit statutory scope of FedRAMP; See [MKT-FRP-SOF (Scope of FedRAMP)](#scope-of-fedramp){ data-preview }._
    - _Services used by private companies to meet other compliance requirements (such as CMMC) that do not also meet one of the above use cases are outside the scope of FedRAMP._
    ---
    **Terms:** [Cloud Service Offering](../definitions/#cloud-service-offering){ data-preview }, [Information Resource](../definitions/#information-resource){ data-preview }, [Third-Party Information Resource](../definitions/#third-party-information-resource){ data-preview }
### Demonstrating Continuous Progress

??? abstract "MKT-IIP-DCP"
    **Changelog:**


    - **2026-06-24:** Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.




!!! quote ""
    Providers MUST demonstrate continuous progress towards a FedRAMP Certification, documented in their Trust Center or website and updated at least quarterly; progress is measured by the provider against documented goals and milestones.


    ---

    _**Note:** This is an opportunity for a business to showcase its goals and progress, and should be seen as a marketing and customer experience challenge instead of a compliance challenge._

    ---
    **Terms:** [Trust Center](../definitions/#trust-center){ data-preview }
### Deadline for Assessment

??? abstract "MKT-IIP-DLA"
    **Changelog:**


    - **2026-06-24:** Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.




!!! quote ""
    Providers MUST demonstrate that an assessment for a FedRAMP Certification Class B, C, or D has been scheduled within 2 years of initial listing in the Initial Implementation Phase.

    !!! warning "Corrective Actions"
        - If a provider fails to schedule an assessment for a FedRAMP Certification Class B, C, or D within 2 years of initial listing in the Initial Implementation Phase, FedRAMP will remove their listing from the Marketplace until they provide evidence of a scheduled assessment.


    ---
    **Terms:** [Certification Class](../definitions/#certification-class){ data-preview }
