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Is Azure OpenAI in Azure Government FedRAMP authorized? Can I use it with CUI?

Can I use it with CUI?

Yes, with conditions

Microsoft lists Azure OpenAI in the FedRAMP High and DoD IL2, IL4 and IL5 audit scope for Azure Government. For IL5 in US Gov regions, Microsoft requires encrypting content at rest with customer-managed keys in Key Vault.

Checked Oct 17, 2026

The facts

FedRAMP status
Authorizedsource: fedramp.gov
FedRAMP level
Highsource: fedramp.gov
Marketplace detail
In scope of Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365), FedRAMP Certified Class D (High)source: fedramp.gov
DoD Impact Level
IL2, IL4, IL5 (IL5 needs customer-managed keys)source: learn.microsoft.com
GSA OneGov deal
No (not on the GSA lists we checked)
FedRAMP Marketplace package
F1603087869source: fedramp.gov

Notes

IL6 applies only to Azure Government Secret, which is a classified cloud.

Not legal advice. A CUI answer here describes what public authorization records say, not whether your specific contract, data or configuration is compliant. Confirm with your contracting officer, assessor or counsel.

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