All Necessary Parties

Definition

Verbatim from FedRAMP/rules

All entities whose interests are affected directly by activity related to a specific cloud service offering in the context of FedRAMP Certifications. This always includes FedRAMP and any agency customer who is using the cloud service offering, but may include additional parties depending on agreements made by the cloud service provider (such as consultants or independent assessors). Potential agency customers or third-party cloud service providers should also be included in most cases but this is not a mandatory requirement under FedRAMP because the cloud service provider may choose who they wish to do business with.

Used in 23 rule requirements

This term is a defined part of the following FedRAMP rule requirements — when it appears in a rule, this definition applies precisely.

Change history

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