FedRAMP has granted its first “Class C” certification to artificial intelligence company Perplexity, making it the first cloud service offering fully compliant with FedRAMP 20x’s new rules for moderate impact. FedRAMP launched its 20x revamp effort in March 2025 and later released consolidated rules in June 2026 that implemented many proposed changes piloted over the previous year. The rules established the “Class C” certification as the equivalent of FedRAMP’s old “moderate” level, and also introduced Class A, Class B and Class D certifications. According to the FedRAMP Marketplace, there are currently seven Class A certifications, 12 Class B certifications still in the 20x pilot phase, and no Class D certifications yet. In a Nov. 2 blog post, FedRAMP said the first Class C certification “marks the actual beginning of the race to expand the marketplace.” Perplexity said the certification means federal agencies can search the live web and get cited answers within its certified environment, and federal employees can summarize approved documents, draft briefing notes and outline policy updates. Federal agencies can access Enterprise Pro for Government through the General Services Administration’s OneGov offer for $0.25 per agency through March 31, 2027.