Federal Contracting Acronym
FEDRAMP
Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program
Plain-English definition
Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a core federal acquisition term used in regulations, solicitations, and contract administration. Cybersecurity and information-protection terms appear in DFARS clauses, authorization packages, and supplier performance assessments. Contractors map controls, evidence, and reporting to customer requirements.
Why it matters
SaaS offerors must map FedRAMP status to agency ATO expectations in proposals.
Where you will see it
Cloud service RFPs, security appendices, and agency continuous monitoring requirements.
Example in context
When reviewing a solicitation, a contractor confirms how FEDRAMP is used in the notice, whether related clauses apply, and which internal subject-matter experts should validate the response.