OpenAI Offered on FedRAMP Moderate

OpenAI has obtained FedRAMP 20x Moderate authorization for ChatGPT Enterprise and the API Platform. This allows U.S. federal agencies to use OpenAI's managed AI products in an environment that meets security, privacy, and governance requirements.

This authorization was achieved through the FedRAMP 20x process introduced by the GSA in March 2025. OpenAI passed the authorization by implementing KSIs, collecting evidence, undergoing validation, and submitting assessment materials, completing the review through an approach that emphasized cloud-native security evidence, automated validation, and continuous visibility.

Federal agencies can use AI in this environment for internal work, operational support, and mission support purposes. The article also mentioned the availability of access to the latest models including GPT-5.5, as well as future plans for Codex Cloud environment and Codex app integration.

Security and procurement personnel can find reusable FedRAMP authorization materials, minimum assessment scope, shared responsibility structure, supported features, and validation materials on OpenAI's Trust Portal. OpenAI stated that it supports agency adoption through FedRAMP Marketplace registration, email inquiries, the Carahsoft channel, a sales form, and collaboration with account teams.