Commercial Platforms Program

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The Commercial Platforms Program, or CPP, streamlines the federal purchase cardholder buying process by providing access to eight commercial online platforms that support federal and agency purchasing rules. Each offers numerous features to ensure a modern and seamless shopping experience for routine commercial products.

Awarded platforms
Find out more about the eight participating online platforms and the product categories, features, and benefits each provides for government buyers.
Learn more about the eight awarded platforms.
Program benefits and highlights
Discover the advantages of buying through the modern and streamlined platforms in the Commercial Platforms Program, including small business credit, higher FAR priority, and insights collected from the program’s customer experience work.
Explore key program differentiators and the FY 2024 infographics.
Join our program
See how easy it is to get your agency cardholders started with a modernized, streamlined buying experience. Agencies can choose the awarded platforms that best suit their mission needs.
Find out how to get started and view a current list of participating agencies.
Purchasing guidance
The Commercial Platforms Program aligns with key areas of micro-purchase compliance and has streamlined processes that identify mandatory sources such as AbilityOne and preferred sources like small businesses. Supply chain risk management and access to Section 889 certifications are also built into the purchasing process.
Learn more about important compliance features.
Training
Sign up for a one-hour virtual demo to learn more about the awarded online platforms and the tools and features to help make your commercial purchases simple, quick, and compliant.
Sign up for a demo.
Program history
The Commercial Platforms Program was established in response to Section 846 of the fiscal year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. Learn about its evolution and review previous congressional reports and oversight materials.
Find out more about the program’s history.