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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 5. Earned Value Management Postcontract Award Activities

5.1 EVMS Reviews

5.1.1 Part II, Section 4, of the EVMIG discusses the review processes of an EVMS.

5.1.2 Successful implementation of the performance measurement baseline will be substantiated through an IBR. When the contractor proposes the use of an approved EVMS, the Project Manager, with the support of the Center EVMFP, leads an IBR within 3 months of contract award. The IBR is intended to be a continuous part of the project management process by the Government and the contractor. Guidance in the IBR process is provided in the EVMIG, section 4-2. An updated IBR will also be required within 6 months, following the exercise of significant contract options or major contract modifications.

5.1.3 The Project Manager shall ensure that training is available to each team member prior to the review. Such training shall consist of the basics of EVM, a system walk-through which may be conducted jointly by the contractor and the Project Manager, and a workshop held just prior to the IBR, covering the mechanics of the review and examples of specific items to be reviewed.

5.1.4 When the contractor proposes the use of a system not yet recognized by the Cognizant Administrative Contracting Officer (CACO) as meeting the requirements of NPD 9501.3A, the review process will be as outlined in the EVMIG. Normally, the DCMA will administer a system review. The Project Manager will provide specialists to augment the DCMA team, as appropriate, to accomplish the system review.

5.2 Analysis of Contractor Cost Performance Data

5.2.1 If a contract is awarded to a contractor not under the cognizance of the DCMA, the Project Manager is responsible for conducting the review.

5.2.2 Part II, Section 4, of the EVMIG discusses the review processes of an EVMS. The Project Management office, with support from the Systems Management office, and Office of the CFO, shall ensure that appropriate personnel with the requisite knowledge are available to conduct the review.

5.2.3 NASA project management staff shall ensure that the contractor reports CPR data in a manner that reflects the WBS and is consistent with both the Monthly Contractor Financial Management Report (NASA Form 533M) and Quarterly Contractor Financial Management Report (NASA Form 533Q), NPD 9501.1G, NASA Contractor Financial Management Reporting System, and the actual contract status.

5.3 The Analysis Process

Appendix B of this procedure describes the EVM analysis process. It is intended to be used as a guide in the analysis of contractor cost performance data. Each project analyst is encouraged to develop his or her own process of performing analysis that meets the individual needs of the project.

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