FRC-APP-FIAAll frameworksImplementation guide coming soonFresh Independent Assessment
FedRAMP Certification (FRC) · Applying for FedRAMP Certification
Applies to: Providers
- Who this applies to
- Providers
- Service class
- Varies: A, B, C, D
- Force
- Varies by class
- Timeframe
- No fixed timeframe
Reviewed implementation guidance for FRC-APP-FIA is not published yet. The official source below remains complete and authoritative.
Official FedRAMP source
Verbatim from FedRAMP/rules
This requirement varies by FedRAMP Certification class. Each class has its own statement:
Class A
MAY 3 monthsProviders seeking Class A Certification MAY supply a fresh initial FedRAMP independent assessment that was completed by a FedRAMP Recognized independent assessment service within the previous 3 months.
Class B
MUST 3 monthsProviders seeking Class B Certification MUST supply a fresh initial FedRAMP independent assessment that was completed by a FedRAMP Recognized independent assessment service within the previous 3 months.
Class C
MUST 3 monthsProviders seeking Class C Certification MUST supply a fresh initial FedRAMP independent assessment that was completed by a FedRAMP Recognized independent assessment service within the previous 3 months.
Class D
MUST 3 monthsProviders seeking Class D Certification MUST supply a fresh initial FedRAMP independent assessment that was completed by a FedRAMP Recognized independent assessment service within the previous 3 months.
Defined terms in this requirement
Change history
2026-06-24Official launch of the FedRAMP Consolidated Rules for 2026.
Content provenance
Official requirement text is sourced from FedRAMP/rules . Boundera implementation guidance has not been fully reviewed for this item.