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REC-IAS-PST Performance Standards

FedRAMP Consolidated Rules (2026) 2026.10.13.01 against 2026.10.08.01
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unchanged REC: FedRAMP Recognition of Independent Assessment Services

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Performance Standards

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Assessors MUST meet FedRAMP performance standards for assessor deliverables to support independent, risk-based reviews by FedRAMP and federal agencies, including at least:
- Complete Assessment Packages: Supplies complete and thoroughly prepared documents on the first submission.
- Deliverable Quality: Ensures documentation content is clear, complete, concise, and consistent.
- Deliverable Format: Follows applicable FedRAMP rules.
- Timeliness and Responsiveness: Delivers documents on time according to the schedule agreed to by the federal government, provider, and assessor.
- Testing Accuracy and Completeness: Ensures accurate and complete testing of a cloud service offering in accordance with ISO 17020 and FedRAMP security rules.
- Assessment Integrity: Submits independent assessments of provider security implementations that are not influenced by provider demands.
- Chain of Custody: Preserves the integrity and chain of custody of assessor-authored documents and provider-supplied evidence used in FedRAMP assessments.