The U.S. General Services Administration, in collaboration with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, revealed a new initiative that prioritizes authorization of artificial intelligence-powered cloud services.
The new initiative is designed to streamline the deployment of advanced AI technologies to enhance operations and innovation within federal agencies, GSA said Monday.
FedRAMP will work with the Office of Management and Budget and the Chief Information Officers Council to help accelerate the authorization process for AI vendors that meet compliance standards, ensuring secure integration into federal systems.
This effort, prompted by a FedRAMP Board and CIO Council recommendation, directly supports the White House’s America’s AI Action Plan. It targets high-demand enterprise-grade services included in the GSA Multiple Award Schedule program and capable of fulfilling FedRAMP 20x pilot authorization standards within a two-month window.
Remarks From FAS Commissioner, GSA Deputy Commissioner
“Prioritizing FedRAMP reviews for AI solutions is a critical step in getting trusted AI tools deployed across government and in use to streamline operations and improve workflows,” said Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum, recipient of the 2025 Wash100 Award.
“In the 20x Phase One pilot, automated validation enables tech companies to rapidly showcase their security posture. This expedited authorization process not only shortens the timeline from months to a few weeks but also delivers a deeper understanding of their security choices,” stated GSA Deputy Administrator Stephen Ehikian.
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