NASA Procedures and Guidelines
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NPR 9501.3 Eff. Date: November 24, 2002 Cancellation Date: March 31, 2006	Earned Value Management Implementation on NASA Contracts
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CHAPTER 2. Responsibilities

2.1 Delegations of Authority to Center Directors

In accordance with NPD 9501.3A, NASA Center Director's (PMC) are delegated the authority to waive EVM implementation on a particular NASA contract, if there is a clear and demonstrable reason that EVM methodologies should not apply to that contract. The requesting NASA Project Office in conjunction with the Center EVM Focal Point (EVMFP) is responsible for submitting a request for waiver to the Center Program Management Council (PMC) prior to the Acquisition Strategy Meeting. With the concurrence of the Center PMC, the Acquisition Strategy Members may decide to request that the Center Directors waive the application of EVM on the subject contract. Any waiver of requirement for the application of EVM shall be formally documented in the official procurement file, and a copy of the decision and rational shall be forwarded to the Agency CFO.

2.2 Implementation of Earned Value Management (EVM)

Each Project Manager is responsible for implementing EVM effectively on all applicable contracts. The Project Manager shall ensure project team members are adequately trained in earned value management concepts and implementation. It is responsibility of the NASA Project Manager to request the support of the Center EVMFP in resolving the problems-if significant reporting and/or system problems are encountered . with a contractor's EVM.

It is the responsibility of the Principal Center for EVM to ensure adequate training and continued support is available to the Project Management Team, through the Project Manager.

When an EVM review is required, the NASA Project Manager must ensure the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is supported with the appropriate project office and functional personnel.

In preparation for an Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), the accordance with the EVMIG, the Project Manager will provide training for the IBR team members. The Project Manager will lead the IBR within six (6) months of award or a major rebaseline of the contract.

2.3 EMV Focal Point Council (EVMFPC) Membership

Each Center Director, the NASA Office of the Chief Engineer, the Office of Procurement, and the Office of the CFO shall designate one person to serve as it EVMFP and as a member of the EVMFPWG. The EVMFPWG Charter can be accessed at http://evm.nasa.gov/FPWG-Charter.pdf.

2.4 EVM Focal Point Responsibilities

The responsibilities of each Center's PMC and EVMFP include the following:

2.4.1 The Centers PMC shall provide policy for ensuring consistent earned value implementation across all applicable NASA contracts.

2.4.2 The Centers PMC and EVMFP will assist the Office of Human Resources and Education in the development, review, and approval of all NASA training materials related to the use of EVM by project personnel.

2.4.3 Where the solicitation requires EVM, assist the Contracting Officer and the project in developing the EVM contractual requirements. Review the applicable solicitation prior to release.

2.4.4 Serve as consultant to the Source Evaluation Board for evaluating proposals. Guidance in the evaluation of the contractor's earned value management proposals is provided in the EVMIG.

2.4.5 Facilitate ongoing project consulting and implementation of EVM procedures and guidelines.

2.4.6 Assist the Project Manager with an IBR within 6 months of contract award or within 3 months after a major rebaseline to the contract.

2.4.7 Compile EVM status data required for semiannual reporting and forward to the Agency PMC Chairperson.

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