CMMI-ACQ 1.3

Index

A B C D E F G H I L M N O P Q R S T U V W

acceptance criteria

acceptance criteria (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Manage Supplier Invoices (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

acceptance testing

acceptance testing (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

unit testing (Appendix D: Glossary)

achievement profile

achievement profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability level profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

target profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

target staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

acquirer

Acknowledgments (Preface)

acquirer (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

deliverable (Appendix D: Glossary)

Example Supplier Deliverables (Components Associated with Part Two)

Generic Practice Elaborations (Components Associated with Part Two)

GP 2.1 Establish an Organizational Policy (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose (Preface)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 1 Prepare for Verification (Acquisition Verification)

SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements (Agreement Management)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 2 Perform Interface Management (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews (Acquisition Verification)

SG 2 Select Suppliers (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components (Acquisition Validation)

SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Monitor Commitments (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Manage Supplier Invoices (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Deliver Training (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Establish an Understanding of the Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Reconcile Work and Resource Levels (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

supplier (Appendix D: Glossary)

supplier agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

acquisition

About CMMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Acknowledgments (Preface)

acquisition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

acquisition strategy (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

Audience (Preface)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI Framework (Introduction)

CMMI Related Training (About CMMI for Acquisition)

CMMI V1.3 Acquisition Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI-ACQ (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

constellation (Appendix D: Glossary)

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Core Process Areas and CMMI Models (Process Area Components)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

How to Use this Document (Preface)

Information Assurance/Information Security Related Sources (Appendix A: References)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

nondevelopmental item (Appendix D: Glossary)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

outsourcing (Appendix D: Glossary)

Preface (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

product line (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose (Preface)

Readers Experienced with Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SA-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Establish an Understanding of the Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

standard (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Tying It All Together (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Typographical Conventions (Process Area Components)

acquisition strategy

acquisition strategy (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

addition

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

addition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Additional Information and Reader Feedback (Preface)

Additions (Components Associated with Part Two)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

Defined Process (Overview)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Readers New to Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

service requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Evaluate Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

adequate

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Capability Level 2: Managed (Understanding Capability Levels)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

Generic Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

GP 2.3 Provide Resources (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Managed Process (Overview)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

product lifecycle (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Prepare for Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.3 Obtain Plan Commitment (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

allocated requirement

allocated requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

API

API (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

CMMI V1.3 SCAMPI Upgrade Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

SVC Training Team (CMMI V1.3 Training Teams)

appraisal

Acknowledgments (Preface)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

appraisal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal participants (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal reference model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appraisal Requirements for CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal scope (Appendix D: Glossary)

ARC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Audience (Preface)

CMMI Framework (Introduction)

CMMI Framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Product Suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Related Training (About CMMI for Acquisition)

CMMI V1.3 SCAMPI Upgrade Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

constellation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Expected Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

organizational maturity (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

process action plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Purpose (Preface)

required CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Required Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

SCAMPI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

Specific Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

Steering Group Support (CMMI Steering Group)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Your Process Improvement Program (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal findings

appraisal findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

appraisal participants

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal participants (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal rating

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal reference model

appraisal (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal reference model (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal scope

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal scope (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal team leader

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appropriate

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

Appraisal Requirements for CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

capability level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 2.1 Establish an Organizational Policy (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.10 Review Status with Higher Level Management (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.3 Provide Resources (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Introductory Notes (Components Associated with Part Two)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

risk management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks (Risk Management)

SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 2 Provide Training (Organizational Training)

SG 3 Mitigate Risks (Risk Management)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Manage Supplier Invoices (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Evaluate Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Deliver Training (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Perform Validation (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.1 Prepare for Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Establish Training Records (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Manage Corrective Actions (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Resolve Coordination Issues (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.2 Reconcile Work and Resource Levels (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.3 Obtain Plan Commitment (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

Subpractices (Components Associated with Part Two)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

tailoring guidelines (Appendix D: Glossary)

team (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

ARC

allocated requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

ARC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI V1.3 SCAMPI Upgrade Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

definition of required functionality and quality attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

functional analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

functional architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

process architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

process element (Appendix D: Glossary)

product line (Appendix D: Glossary)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

subprocess (Appendix D: Glossary)

systems engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

architecture

allocated requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

definition of required functionality and quality attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

functional analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

functional architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

process architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

product line (Appendix D: Glossary)

Purpose (Preface)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Prepare for Verification (Acquisition Verification)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

systems engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

as needed

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

service requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

assessment

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appraisal Requirements for CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

SECAM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

training (Appendix D: Glossary)

audit

audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

FCA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

objectively evaluate (Appendix D: Glossary)

PCA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

SG 1 Establish Baselines (Configuration Management)

SG 1 Prepare for Verification (Acquisition Verification)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

base measure

base measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

derived measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

measure (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

baseline

Acknowledgments (Preface)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

process performance baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

product baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Establish Baselines (Configuration Management)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Track and Control Changes (Configuration Management)

SG 3 Establish Integrity (Configuration Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Ensure Alignment Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 3.1 Establish Configuration Management Records (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

Specific Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

version control (Appendix D: Glossary)

bidirectional traceability

bidirectional traceability (Appendix D: Glossary)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

requirements traceability (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

traceability (Appendix D: Glossary)

business objectives

About Process Improvement (Introduction)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

business objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

Defined Process (Overview)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

organization’s business objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

process improvement objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

service requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 2 Provide Measurement Results (Measurement and Analysis)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

specific goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

capability level

achievement profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

Achieving High Maturity (Tying It All Together)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 0: Incomplete (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 1: Performed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 2: Managed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

capability level profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

CL (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

continuous representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

incomplete process (Appendix D: Glossary)

maturity level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

specific goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

target profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

target staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Understanding Capability Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

capability level profile

achievement profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability level profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

target profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

target staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability maturity model

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Audience (Preface)

capability maturity model (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

continuous representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

IPD-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

P-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Preface (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Purpose (Preface)

Readers New to Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

SA-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SSE-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SW-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

capable process

capable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

stable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

causal analysis

Achieving High Maturity (Tying It All Together)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

CAR (Appendix B: Acronyms)

causal analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Notes (Supporting Informative Components)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

CCB

About Process Improvement (Introduction)

Acknowledgments (Preface)

Appendices (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

CCB (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Components Associated with Part Two (Process Area Components)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

Steering Group Support (CMMI Steering Group)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

Typographical Conventions (Process Area Components)

change management

change management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

CMM

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

About CMMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

About Process Improvement (Introduction)

Acknowledgments (Preface)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

addition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Additional Information and Reader Feedback (Preface)

Additions (Components Associated with Part Two)

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Appendices (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

appraisal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal reference model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appraisal Requirements for CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal scope (Appendix D: Glossary)

ARC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Audience (Preface)

audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 1: Performed (Understanding Capability Levels)

CMF (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI for Services Advisory Group (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI Framework (Introduction)

CMMI Framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI model (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI Product Suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Related Training (About CMMI for Acquisition)

CMMI Steering Group (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Acquisition Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Configuration Control Board (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Coordination Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Core Model Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 High Maturity Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Quality Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 SCAMPI Upgrade Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Services Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Training Teams (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Translation Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI-ACQ (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

CMMI-DEV (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI-SVC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Components Associated with Part Two (Process Area Components)

constellation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Core Process Areas and CMMI Models (Process Area Components)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

establish and maintain (Appendix D: Glossary)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

expected CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Expected Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

generic practice elaboration (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

hardware engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

How to Use this Document (Preface)

Information Assurance/Information Security Related Sources (Appendix A: References)

informative CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

IPD-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

measure (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

measurement (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Overview (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

P-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

peer review (Appendix D: Glossary)

Preface (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

product suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose (Preface)

Readers Experienced with Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Readers New to Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

required CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Required Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

SA-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SCAMPI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SSD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SSE-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical and other quantitative techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

SW-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Tying It All Together (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Typographical Conventions (Process Area Components)

Understanding Capability Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

Your Process Improvement Program (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

About CMMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

About Process Improvement (Introduction)

Acknowledgments (Preface)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

addition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Additional Information and Reader Feedback (Preface)

Additions (Components Associated with Part Two)

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Appendices (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

appraisal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal reference model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appraisal Requirements for CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal scope (Appendix D: Glossary)

ARC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Audience (Preface)

audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 1: Performed (Understanding Capability Levels)

CMF (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI for Services Advisory Group (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI Framework (Introduction)

CMMI Framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI model (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI Product Suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Related Training (About CMMI for Acquisition)

CMMI Steering Group (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Acquisition Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Configuration Control Board (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Coordination Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Core Model Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 High Maturity Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Quality Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 SCAMPI Upgrade Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Services Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Training Teams (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Translation Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI-ACQ (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

CMMI-DEV (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI-SVC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Components Associated with Part Two (Process Area Components)

constellation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Core Process Areas and CMMI Models (Process Area Components)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

establish and maintain (Appendix D: Glossary)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

expected CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Expected Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

generic practice elaboration (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

hardware engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

How to Use this Document (Preface)

Information Assurance/Information Security Related Sources (Appendix A: References)

informative CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

measure (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

measurement (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Overview (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

peer review (Appendix D: Glossary)

Preface (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

product suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose (Preface)

Readers Experienced with Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Readers New to Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

required CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Required Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

SCAMPI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SSD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical and other quantitative techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Tying It All Together (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Typographical Conventions (Process Area Components)

Understanding Capability Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

Your Process Improvement Program (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI Framework

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI Framework (Introduction)

CMMI Framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI model (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Product Suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

Core Process Areas and CMMI Models (Process Area Components)

framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

Purpose (Preface)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

CMMI model

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

Acknowledgments (Preface)

addition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal reference model (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal scope (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMF (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI Framework (Introduction)

CMMI Framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI model (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI Product Suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

Components Associated with Part Two (Process Area Components)

Core Process Areas and CMMI Models (Process Area Components)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

generic practice elaboration (Appendix D: Glossary)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

organization (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Purpose (Preface)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

Tying It All Together (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Understanding Capability Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI model component

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

Components Associated with Part Two (Process Area Components)

CMMI Product Suite

Acknowledgments (Preface)

appraisal (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI model (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Product Suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

peer review (Appendix D: Glossary)

product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

product suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Your Process Improvement Program (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI-ACQ

Acknowledgments (Preface)

Additions (Components Associated with Part Two)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Audience (Preface)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI Framework (Introduction)

CMMI V1.3 Training Teams (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI-ACQ (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

How to Use this Document (Preface)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Preface (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose (Preface)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Readers New to Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Tying It All Together (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

CMMI-DEV

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

CMMI V1.3 Training Teams (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

CMMI-DEV (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Purpose (Preface)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

commercial off-the-shelf

commercial off-the-shelf (Appendix D: Glossary)

COTS (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish Verification Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

common cause of variation

common cause of variation (Appendix D: Glossary)

special cause of variation (Appendix D: Glossary)

stable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical process control (Appendix D: Glossary)

concept of operations

operational concept (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration audit

audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

FCA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

PCA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

configuration baseline

baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

configuration control

Acknowledgments (Preface)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

CCB (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI V1.3 Configuration Control Board (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

configuration control (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration control board (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

version control (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration control board

Acknowledgments (Preface)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

CCB (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI V1.3 Configuration Control Board (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

configuration control board (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration identification

configuration control (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration identification (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

configuration status accounting (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

configuration item

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

configuration audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration control (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration control board (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration identification (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration item (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

CSCI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

interface control (Appendix D: Glossary)

product baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 3.1 Establish Configuration Management Records (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

configuration management

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

change management (Appendix D: Glossary)

CM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

configuration control (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration identification (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration item (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

configuration status accounting (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

interface control (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

product baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

SG 2 Provide Training (Organizational Training)

SG 2 Track and Control Changes (Configuration Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Establish Configuration Management Records (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

Specific Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

configuration status accounting

configuration management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

configuration status accounting (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

constellation

Acknowledgments (Preface)

CMMI Framework (Introduction)

CMMI V1.3 Core Model Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

constellation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Core Process Areas and CMMI Models (Process Area Components)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Purpose (Preface)

continuous representation

Achieving High Maturity (Tying It All Together)

continuous representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Capability Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

contractor

contractor (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

contractual requirements

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 1 Prepare for Verification (Acquisition Verification)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Manage Supplier Invoices (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

corrective action

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

corrective action (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Introductory Notes (Components Associated with Part Two)

Managed Process (Overview)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management (Quantitative Project Management)

SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 2 Provide Measurement Results (Measurement and Analysis)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.5 Ensure Alignment Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Establish Records (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Manage Corrective Actions (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

Subpractices (Components Associated with Part Two)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

COTS

COTS (Appendix B: Acronyms)

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

CPI

CPI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CPM

CPM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CSCI

CSCI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

customer

acceptance criteria (Appendix D: Glossary)

acceptance testing (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

customer (Appendix D: Glossary)

customer requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

derived requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

end user (Appendix D: Glossary)

enterprise (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product lifecycle (Appendix D: Glossary)

product requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

project (Appendix D: Glossary)

project plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

project startup (Appendix D: Glossary)

Purpose (Preface)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

requirements analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements elicitation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

service agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

service catalog (Appendix D: Glossary)

service incident (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

service request (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system component (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Establish the Validation Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Resolve Coordination Issues (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

systems engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

work group (Appendix D: Glossary)

work startup (Appendix D: Glossary)

customer requirement

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

customer (Appendix D: Glossary)

customer requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

derived requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

product requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

project (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.3 Resolve Coordination Issues (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

DAR

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

ANSI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

appraisal (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal scope (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

capable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

DAR (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Overview)

derived requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

EIA/IS (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Information Assurance/Information Security Related Sources (Appendix A: References)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

ISO (Appendix B: Acronyms)

ISO/IEC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

objectively evaluate (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

organization’s measurement repository (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization’s process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization’s set of standard processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

planned process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

process architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

process improvement objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

process owner (Appendix D: Glossary)

process tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose Statements (Components Associated with Part Two)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SCAMPI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

service catalog (Appendix D: Glossary)

service line (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products (Process and Product Quality Assurance)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process (Integrated Project Management)

SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences (Organizational Process Focus)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Establish the Validation Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Establish an Organizational Training Tactical Plan (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Establish Verification Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

stable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

standard (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

standard process (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical and other quantitative techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring guidelines (Appendix D: Glossary)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

work group (Appendix D: Glossary)

data

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Appendices (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

data (Appendix D: Glossary)

data management (Appendix D: Glossary)

document (Appendix D: Glossary)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

process performance model (Appendix D: Glossary)

product baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

service catalog (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities (Measurement and Analysis)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure (Project Monitoring and Control)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish the Verification Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Evaluate Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.1 Perform Validation (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Analyze Peer Review Data (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

statistical and other quantitative techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

data management

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

data management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

defect density

defect density (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

defined process

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Overview)

Generic Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

organization’s process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization’s set of standard processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Process Institutionalization (Overview)

process owner (Appendix D: Glossary)

process tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management (Quantitative Project Management)

SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process (Integrated Project Management)

SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes (Causal Analysis and Resolution)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

standard process (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring guidelines (Appendix D: Glossary)

definition of required functionality and quality attributes

definition of required functionality and quality attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

functional architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

deliverable

acceptance criteria (Appendix D: Glossary)

acceptance testing (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

deliverable (Appendix D: Glossary)

Example Supplier Deliverables (Components Associated with Part Two)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Monitor Commitments (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Manage Supplier Invoices (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Establish Training Records (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Manage Corrective Actions (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Establish Configuration Management Records (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.2 Reconcile Work and Resource Levels (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

Tying It All Together (About CMMI for Acquisition)

delivery environment

delivery environment (Appendix D: Glossary)

derived measure

base measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

derived measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

measure (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

derived requirements

derived requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

product requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

project (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

design review

design review (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

development

Acknowledgments (Preface)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

addition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Appendices (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI for Services Advisory Group (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI Framework (Introduction)

CMMI V1.3 Acquisition Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Coordination Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Services Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

CMMI-DEV (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

constellation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Core Process Areas and CMMI Models (Process Area Components)

definition of required functionality and quality attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

development (Appendix D: Glossary)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

IPD-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

nondevelopmental item (Appendix D: Glossary)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

organization’s set of standard processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

peer review (Appendix D: Glossary)

performance parameters (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

product lifecycle (Appendix D: Glossary)

product line (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose (Preface)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

RD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

service requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Provide Training (Organizational Training)

SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan (Project Planning)

software engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Establish the Validation Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Deliver Training (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SSD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

standard (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

supplier (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

development plan

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

discipline

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Capability Level 2: Managed (Understanding Capability Levels)

capability maturity model (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration management (Appendix D: Glossary)

data management (Appendix D: Glossary)

hardware engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

SG 2 Provide Training (Organizational Training)

software engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

document

Acknowledgments (Preface)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

Appraisal Requirements for CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI Framework (Introduction)

CMMI V1.3 SCAMPI Upgrade Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

configuration identification (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration management (Appendix D: Glossary)

constellation (Appendix D: Glossary)

data (Appendix D: Glossary)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

deliverable (Appendix D: Glossary)

design review (Appendix D: Glossary)

document (Appendix D: Glossary)

establish and maintain (Appendix D: Glossary)

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 1.1 Perform Specific Practices (GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

hardware engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

How to Use this Document (Preface)

Information Assurance/Information Security Related Sources (Appendix A: References)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Maturity Level 1: Initial (Understanding Maturity Levels)

MDD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

memorandum of agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

organizational maturity (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

organization’s process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

planned process (Appendix D: Glossary)

process action plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

process action team (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

process description (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Purpose (Preface)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements elicitation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

service agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

service catalog (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Establish Baselines (Configuration Management)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management (Risk Management)

SG 2 Develop a Project Plan (Project Planning)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Provide Measurement Results (Measurement and Analysis)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

solicitation package (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Monitor Commitments (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.3 Establish an Organizational Training Tactical Plan (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Ensure Alignment Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Evaluate Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Select Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Perform Validation (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Establish Training Records (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Manage Corrective Actions (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Resolve Coordination Issues (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Perform Verification (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.3 Obtain Plan Commitment (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

Subpractices (Components Associated with Part Two)

supplier agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

DoD

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

DoD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Information Assurance/Information Security Related Sources (Appendix A: References)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

EIA

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

EIA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

EIA/IS (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

EIA/IS

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

EIA/IS (Appendix B: Acronyms)

end user

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

customer (Appendix D: Glossary)

end user (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

product (Appendix D: Glossary)

project startup (Appendix D: Glossary)

Purpose (Preface)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

service catalog (Appendix D: Glossary)

service request (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system component (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Establish an Understanding of the Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.1 Establish Configuration Management Records (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

work group (Appendix D: Glossary)

work startup (Appendix D: Glossary)

enterprise

enterprise (Appendix D: Glossary)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

Information Assurance/Information Security Related Sources (Appendix A: References)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

organization (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability (Organizational Training)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

entry criteria

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

Defined Process (Overview)

entry criteria (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

equivalent staging

Achieving High Maturity (Tying It All Together)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

establish and maintain

Applying Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

establish and maintain (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Practice Elaborations (Components Associated with Part Two)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 2.1 Establish an Organizational Policy (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Purpose Statements (Components Associated with Part Two)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Establish the Validation Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Establish the Verification Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.3 Establish an Organizational Training Tactical Plan (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Establish Verification Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Prepare for Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Establish Records (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.2 Establish Training Records (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Establish an Understanding of the Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.1 Establish Configuration Management Records (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

evidence

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

appraisal findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 2 Provide Measurement Results (Measurement and Analysis)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.5 Evaluate Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

example work product

example work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

Example Work Products (Components Associated with Part Two)

informative CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews (Acquisition Verification)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Establish the Validation Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Establish the Verification Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Monitor Commitments (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.3 Establish an Organizational Training Tactical Plan (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Establish Verification Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Manage Supplier Invoices (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Ensure Alignment Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Deliver Training (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Perform Validation (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.1 Prepare for Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Establish Records (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.2 Establish Training Records (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Analyze Peer Review Data (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Manage Corrective Actions (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Resolve Coordination Issues (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Establish an Understanding of the Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.1 Perform Verification (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.2 Reconcile Work and Resource Levels (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.3 Obtain Plan Commitment (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

executive

executive (Appendix D: Glossary)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 3.1 Establish an Understanding of the Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

exit criteria

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

Defined Process (Overview)

exit criteria (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

expected CMMI components

expected CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

FCA

FCA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

finding

appraisal findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

findings

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

formal evaluation process

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

formal evaluation process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives (Decision Analysis and Resolution)

SG 2 Select Suppliers (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

framework

Acknowledgments (Preface)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI Framework (Introduction)

CMMI Framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI model (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Product Suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

Core Process Areas and CMMI Models (Process Area Components)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose (Preface)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

functional analysis

functional analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

functional architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

functional architecture

architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

definition of required functionality and quality attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

functional analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

functional architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

functional configuration audit

FCA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

generic goal

capability level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 0: Incomplete (Understanding Capability Levels)

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

generic goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

Generic Goals and Generic Practices (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Generic Goals and Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

generic practice (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

GG (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Numbering Scheme (Process Area Components)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Overview (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Area Components (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Process Institutionalization (Overview)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Readers New to Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

required CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Required Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

specific goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Typographical Conventions (Process Area Components)

Understanding Capability Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

generic practice

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Applying Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Capability Level 1: Performed (Understanding Capability Levels)

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

expected CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Expected Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Generic Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

Generic Goals and Generic Practices (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Generic Goals and Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

generic practice (Appendix D: Glossary)

generic practice elaboration (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Practice Elaborations (Components Associated with Part Two)

Generic Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

GP 1.1 Perform Specific Practices (GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals)

GP 2.1 Establish an Organizational Policy (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.10 Review Status with Higher Level Management (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.3 Provide Resources (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

informative CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Numbering Scheme (Process Area Components)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Overview (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Area Components (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Process Institutionalization (Overview)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

subpractice (Appendix D: Glossary)

Subpractices (Components Associated with Part Two)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Typographical Conventions (Process Area Components)

Understanding Capability Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

generic practice elaboration

generic practice elaboration (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Practice Elaborations (Components Associated with Part Two)

informative CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Overview (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

goal

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Additions (Components Associated with Part Two)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 0: Incomplete (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 1: Performed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

Core Process Areas and CMMI Models (Process Area Components)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

establish and maintain (Appendix D: Glossary)

Expected Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

generic goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

Generic Goals and Generic Practices (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Generic Goals and Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

generic practice (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

GG (Appendix B: Acronyms)

GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

GP 1.1 Perform Specific Practices (GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals)

incomplete process (Appendix D: Glossary)

informative CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

maturity level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Numbering Scheme (Process Area Components)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

Overview (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

performed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Performed Process (Overview)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

process area (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Area Components (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process asset (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Institutionalization (Overview)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Readers New to Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

required CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Required Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SG (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities (Measurement and Analysis)

SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes (Causal Analysis and Resolution)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability (Organizational Training)

SG 1 Establish Baselines (Configuration Management)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets (Organizational Process Definition)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives (Decision Analysis and Resolution)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products (Process and Product Quality Assurance)

SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management (Quantitative Project Management)

SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management (Risk Management)

SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 1 Prepare for Verification (Acquisition Verification)

SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements (Agreement Management)

SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process (Integrated Project Management)

SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes (Causal Analysis and Resolution)

SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders (Integrated Project Management)

SG 2 Develop a Project Plan (Project Planning)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks (Risk Management)

SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 2 Perform Interface Management (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews (Acquisition Verification)

SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 2 Provide Measurement Results (Measurement and Analysis)

SG 2 Provide Objective Insight (Process and Product Quality Assurance)

SG 2 Provide Training (Organizational Training)

SG 2 Select Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 2 Select Suppliers (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 2 Track and Control Changes (Configuration Management)

SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components (Acquisition Validation)

SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 3 Deploy Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 3 Establish Integrity (Configuration Management)

SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 3 Mitigate Risks (Risk Management)

SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan (Project Planning)

SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products (Acquisition Verification)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 2.1 Monitor the Performance of Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

specific goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Specific Goal and Practice Summaries (Components Associated with Part Two)

Specific Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

specific practice (Appendix D: Glossary)

Specific Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

staged representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

Typographical Conventions (Process Area Components)

Understanding Capability Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

hardware engineering

hardware engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

software engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

higher level management

GP 2.10 Review Status with Higher Level Management (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

higher level management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

IBM

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

IBM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

IDEAL

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

IDEAL (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

IEEE

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

IEEE (Appendix B: Acronyms)

standard (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

incomplete process

incomplete process (Appendix D: Glossary)

INCOSE

INCOSE (Appendix B: Acronyms)

informative CMMI components

informative CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

institutionalization

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Capability Level 1: Performed (Understanding Capability Levels)

generic goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

generic practice (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

institutionalization (Appendix D: Glossary)

Managed Process (Overview)

Overview (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Process Institutionalization (Overview)

integrated product and process development

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

interface control

interface control (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

IPD-CMM

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

IPD-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

ISO

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

Appendices (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

CMMI for Services Advisory Group (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Configuration Control Board (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Services Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

Information Assurance/Information Security Related Sources (Appendix A: References)

ISO (Appendix B: Acronyms)

ISO/IEC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

measure (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

measurement (Appendix D: Glossary)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 3.1 Perform Verification (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

standard (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

SVC Training Team (CMMI V1.3 Training Teams)

ISO/IEC

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

Information Assurance/Information Security Related Sources (Appendix A: References)

ISO/IEC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

standard (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

lifecycle model

lifecycle model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

product lifecycle (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

tailoring guidelines (Appendix D: Glossary)

managed process

Capability Level 2: Managed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Overview)

Generic Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Managed Process (Overview)

Process Institutionalization (Overview)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

manager

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

executive (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.10 Review Status with Higher Level Management (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

higher level management (Appendix D: Glossary)

manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 2 Provide Training (Organizational Training)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Establish Training Records (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Resolve Coordination Issues (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

systems engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

maturity level

Achieving High Maturity (Tying It All Together)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

maturity level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 1: Initial (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

ML (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

staged representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

MDD

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal reference model (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal scope (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI V1.3 Configuration Control Board (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 SCAMPI Upgrade Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

MDD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

measure

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

base measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

Defined Process (Overview)

derived measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

MA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

measure (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

measurement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

measurement result (Appendix D: Glossary)

natural bounds (Appendix D: Glossary)

organizational maturity (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

organization’s measurement repository (Appendix D: Glossary)

performance parameters (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process measurement (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

requirements analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities (Measurement and Analysis)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management (Quantitative Project Management)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 2 Provide Measurement Results (Measurement and Analysis)

SG 3 Deploy Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Analyze Peer Review Data (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

statistical process control (Appendix D: Glossary)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

SVC Training Team (CMMI V1.3 Training Teams)

systems engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

team (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical performance measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

measurement

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

MA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

measure (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

measurement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

measurement result (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

organization’s measurement repository (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process measurement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities (Measurement and Analysis)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 2 Provide Measurement Results (Measurement and Analysis)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Analyze Peer Review Data (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

SVC Training Team (CMMI V1.3 Training Teams)

measurement result

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

measurement result (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

organization’s measurement repository (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

SG 2 Provide Measurement Results (Measurement and Analysis)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

memorandum of agreement

memorandum of agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

natural bounds

natural bounds (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

NDI

achievement profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

allocated requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appendices (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix B: Acronyms (Appendices)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

appraisal findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability level (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability level profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

definition of required functionality and quality attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

delivery environment (Appendix D: Glossary)

findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

Information Assurance/Information Security Related Sources (Appendix A: References)

memorandum of agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

NDIA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

process measurement (Appendix D: Glossary)

product line (Appendix D: Glossary)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

service agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

service catalog (Appendix D: Glossary)

service incident (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

service requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system component (Appendix D: Glossary)

shared vision (Appendix D: Glossary)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical and other quantitative techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

supplier (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring guidelines (Appendix D: Glossary)

target profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

team (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

unit testing (Appendix D: Glossary)

version control (Appendix D: Glossary)

NDIA

Information Assurance/Information Security Related Sources (Appendix A: References)

NDIA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

nondevelopmental item

nondevelopmental item (Appendix D: Glossary)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

nontechnical requirements

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

service requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

objective

About Process Improvement (Introduction)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

business objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability level profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

capable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

CobiT (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

Defined Process (Overview)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Managed Process (Overview)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

objectively evaluate (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

organization’s business objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

planned process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process improvement objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Institutionalization (Overview)

process tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

risk identification (Appendix D: Glossary)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

service requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities (Measurement and Analysis)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives (Decision Analysis and Resolution)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products (Process and Product Quality Assurance)

SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management (Quantitative Project Management)

SG 2 Provide Measurement Results (Measurement and Analysis)

SG 2 Provide Objective Insight (Process and Product Quality Assurance)

SG 2 Select Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 3 Deploy Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 3 Mitigate Risks (Risk Management)

shared vision (Appendix D: Glossary)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Monitor the Performance of Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

specific goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

systems engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

target profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

team (Appendix D: Glossary)

trade study (Appendix D: Glossary)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

objective evidence

appraisal findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 2 Provide Measurement Results (Measurement and Analysis)

objectively evaluate

audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

objectively evaluate (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products (Process and Product Quality Assurance)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

observation

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

operational concept

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

operational concept (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

operational scenario

operational scenario (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

organization

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

About Process Improvement (Introduction)

achievement profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

Achieving High Maturity (Tying It All Together)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

Applying Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal participants (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal scope (Appendix D: Glossary)

Audience (Preface)

business objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

capability level profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI Related Training (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

customer (Appendix D: Glossary)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Overview)

enterprise (Appendix D: Glossary)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

establish and maintain (Appendix D: Glossary)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

Expected Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Generic Practice Elaborations (Components Associated with Part Two)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 2.1 Establish an Organizational Policy (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.10 Review Status with Higher Level Management (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

higher level management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Information Assurance/Information Security Related Sources (Appendix A: References)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

institutionalization (Appendix D: Glossary)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

interface control (Appendix D: Glossary)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

ISO (Appendix B: Acronyms)

ISO/IEC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Managed Process (Overview)

Maturity Level 1: Initial (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

OID (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPF (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

organization (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

organizational maturity (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

organizational policy (Appendix D: Glossary)

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

organization’s business objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization’s measurement repository (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization’s process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization’s set of standard processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

OT (Appendix B: Acronyms)

policy (Appendix D: Glossary)

Preface (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

process action team (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process asset (Appendix D: Glossary)

process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

process description (Appendix D: Glossary)

process group (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

process owner (Appendix D: Glossary)

process tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

product lifecycle (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose (Preface)

Purpose Statements (Components Associated with Part Two)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Required Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

requirements management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

return on investment (Appendix D: Glossary)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

risk management (Appendix D: Glossary)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability (Organizational Training)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets (Organizational Process Definition)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process (Integrated Project Management)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 2 Provide Measurement Results (Measurement and Analysis)

SG 2 Provide Training (Organizational Training)

SG 2 Select Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 3 Deploy Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences (Organizational Process Focus)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.3 Establish an Organizational Training Tactical Plan (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Verification Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Deliver Training (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Establish Training Records (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.3 Obtain Plan Commitment (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

specific goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

standard (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

standard process (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical and other quantitative techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring guidelines (Appendix D: Glossary)

target staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Tying It All Together (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

work group (Appendix D: Glossary)

Your Process Improvement Program (Using CMMI Models)

organization's set of standard processes

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

organizational maturity

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

organizational maturity (Appendix D: Glossary)

organizational policy

Generic Practice Elaborations (Components Associated with Part Two)

GP 2.1 Establish an Organizational Policy (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

organizational policy (Appendix D: Glossary)

policy (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

organizational process assets

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

Defined Process (Overview)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process asset (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose Statements (Components Associated with Part Two)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets (Organizational Process Definition)

SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences (Organizational Process Focus)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

organizational unit

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal participants (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

risk management (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SP 3.3 Obtain Plan Commitment (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

outsourcing

outsourcing (Appendix D: Glossary)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

SP 3.2 Reconcile Work and Resource Levels (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

P-CMM

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

P-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

peer review

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

peer review (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

process element (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

SG 1 Prepare for Verification (Acquisition Verification)

SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews (Acquisition Verification)

SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products (Acquisition Verification)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Establish the Verification Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 2.1 Prepare for Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.3 Analyze Peer Review Data (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

performance parameters

performance parameters (Appendix D: Glossary)

performed process

Capability Level 0: Incomplete (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 1: Performed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 2: Managed (Understanding Capability Levels)

managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Managed Process (Overview)

performed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Performed Process (Overview)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Institutionalization (Overview)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products (Process and Product Quality Assurance)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

PERT

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI V1.3 Acquisition Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Services Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

PERT (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

service requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities (Measurement and Analysis)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

team (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

physical configuration audit

PCA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

planned process

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

planned process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

policy

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 2: Managed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Generic Practice Elaborations (Components Associated with Part Two)

GP 2.1 Establish an Organizational Policy (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.10 Review Status with Higher Level Management (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

higher level management (Appendix D: Glossary)

managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Managed Process (Overview)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

organizational policy (Appendix D: Glossary)

policy (Appendix D: Glossary)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

process

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

About Process Improvement (Introduction)

achievement profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

Achieving High Maturity (Tying It All Together)

ACQ and DEV Training Team (CMMI V1.3 Training Teams)

acquisition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

addition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Additions (Components Associated with Part Two)

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Applying Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

appraisal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal reference model (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal scope (Appendix D: Glossary)

Audience (Preface)

audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 0: Incomplete (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 1: Performed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 2: Managed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

capability level profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability maturity model (Appendix D: Glossary)

capable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

CAR (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI Related Training (About CMMI for Acquisition)

CMMI V1.3 Coordination Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Core Model Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Translation Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

common cause of variation (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration item (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

continuous representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Core Process Areas and CMMI Models (Process Area Components)

DAR (Appendix B: Acronyms)

data (Appendix D: Glossary)

data management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Overview)

definition of required functionality and quality attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

Example Supplier Deliverables (Components Associated with Part Two)

Example Work Products (Components Associated with Part Two)

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

Expected Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

formal evaluation process (Appendix D: Glossary)

generic goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

generic practice (Appendix D: Glossary)

generic practice elaboration (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Practice Elaborations (Components Associated with Part Two)

Generic Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 1.1 Perform Specific Practices (GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals)

GP 2.1 Establish an Organizational Policy (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.10 Review Status with Higher Level Management (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.3 Provide Resources (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

higher level management (Appendix D: Glossary)

How to Use this Document (Preface)

incomplete process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

interface control (Appendix D: Glossary)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Introductory Notes (Components Associated with Part Two)

IPM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

MA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Managed Process (Overview)

maturity level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 1: Initial (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

natural bounds (Appendix D: Glossary)

nondevelopmental item (Appendix D: Glossary)

Notes (Supporting Informative Components)

Numbering Scheme (Process Area Components)

OID (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPF (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

organizational maturity (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

organization’s business objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization’s measurement repository (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization’s process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization’s set of standard processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

OT (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Overview (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

performed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Performed Process (Overview)

PI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

planned process (Appendix D: Glossary)

PMC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

PP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

PPQA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Preface (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

process action plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

process action team (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

process and technology improvements (Appendix D: Glossary)

process architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

process area (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Area Components (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process asset (Appendix D: Glossary)

process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

process attribute (Appendix D: Glossary)

process capability (Appendix D: Glossary)

process definition (Appendix D: Glossary)

process description (Appendix D: Glossary)

process element (Appendix D: Glossary)

process group (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Institutionalization (Overview)

process measurement (Appendix D: Glossary)

process owner (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance model (Appendix D: Glossary)

process tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

product related lifecycle processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

prototype (Appendix D: Glossary)

Purpose (Preface)

Purpose Statements (Components Associated with Part Two)

QPM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

RD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Readers Experienced with Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Readers New to Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

Related Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

REQM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

required CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Required Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

requirements analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

risk management (Appendix D: Glossary)

RSKM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SAM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SCAMPI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system component (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets (Organizational Process Definition)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives (Decision Analysis and Resolution)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products (Process and Product Quality Assurance)

SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management (Quantitative Project Management)

SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process (Integrated Project Management)

SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes (Causal Analysis and Resolution)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews (Acquisition Verification)

SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 2 Provide Training (Organizational Training)

SG 2 Select Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 2 Select Suppliers (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 3 Deploy Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 3 Establish Integrity (Configuration Management)

SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan (Project Planning)

solicitation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.6 Select Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Deliver Training (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Monitor the Performance of Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Establish Records (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Analyze Peer Review Data (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Manage Corrective Actions (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

special cause of variation (Appendix D: Glossary)

specific goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Specific Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

specific practice (Appendix D: Glossary)

Specific Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

SSD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

stable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

staged representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

standard process (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical and other quantitative techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical process control (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

subpractice (Appendix D: Glossary)

Subpractices (Components Associated with Part Two)

subprocess (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

sustainment (Appendix D: Glossary)

systems engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring guidelines (Appendix D: Glossary)

target profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

target staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

team (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

training (Appendix D: Glossary)

TS (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Tying It All Together (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Typographical Conventions (Process Area Components)

Understanding Capability Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

VAL (Appendix B: Acronyms)

VER (Appendix B: Acronyms)

work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

Your Process Improvement Program (Using CMMI Models)

process action plan

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

process action plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

process action team (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions (Organizational Process Focus)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

process action team

process action team (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

process and technology improvements

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

process and technology improvements (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

process architecture

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

process architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

process area

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

achievement profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

Achieving High Maturity (Tying It All Together)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

addition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Additions (Components Associated with Part Two)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Applying Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 0: Incomplete (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 1: Performed (Understanding Capability Levels)

capability level profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

CAR (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

continuous representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Core Process Areas and CMMI Models (Process Area Components)

DAR (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Example Supplier Deliverables (Components Associated with Part Two)

Example Work Products (Components Associated with Part Two)

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

generic goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

generic practice (Appendix D: Glossary)

generic practice elaboration (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Practice Elaborations (Components Associated with Part Two)

Generic Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 1.1 Perform Specific Practices (GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

incomplete process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Introductory Notes (Components Associated with Part Two)

IPM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

MA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

maturity level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Notes (Supporting Informative Components)

Numbering Scheme (Process Area Components)

OID (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPF (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

OT (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Overview (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

performed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Performed Process (Overview)

PI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

PMC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

PP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

PPQA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

process area (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Area Components (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process asset (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Institutionalization (Overview)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose (Preface)

Purpose Statements (Components Associated with Part Two)

QPM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

RD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Readers New to Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

Related Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

REQM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

required CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Required Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

RSKM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SAM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Select Suppliers (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan (Project Planning)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Select Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Analyze Peer Review Data (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

specific goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Specific Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

specific practice (Appendix D: Glossary)

Specific Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

SSD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

staged representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical and other quantitative techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

Subpractices (Components Associated with Part Two)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

target profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

TS (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Tying It All Together (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Typographical Conventions (Process Area Components)

Understanding Capability Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

VAL (Appendix B: Acronyms)

VER (Appendix B: Acronyms)

process asset

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

Defined Process (Overview)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

organization’s process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process asset (Appendix D: Glossary)

process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose Statements (Components Associated with Part Two)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets (Organizational Process Definition)

SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences (Organizational Process Focus)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

process asset library

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

organization’s process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

process attribute

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

process attribute (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

process capability

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

process attribute (Appendix D: Glossary)

process capability (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

process definition

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

OPD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process definition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Purpose Statements (Components Associated with Part Two)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

process description

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

Capability Level 2: Managed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Overview)

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

GP 1.1 Perform Specific Practices (GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Managed Process (Overview)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

organization’s set of standard processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

process description (Appendix D: Glossary)

process tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products (Process and Product Quality Assurance)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

subprocess (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

process element

Defined Process (Overview)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

organization’s set of standard processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

process architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

process element (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

standard process (Appendix D: Glossary)

subprocess (Appendix D: Glossary)

process group

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

CMMI Related Training (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

process group (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

process improvement

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

About Process Improvement (Introduction)

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

Audience (Preface)

capability level (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI Related Training (About CMMI for Acquisition)

continuous representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Core Process Areas and CMMI Models (Process Area Components)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

How to Use this Document (Preface)

maturity level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

process action team (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process improvement (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Institutionalization (Overview)

Readers Experienced with Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

Readers New to Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

required CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Required Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

SCAMPI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

subpractice (Appendix D: Glossary)

Subpractices (Components Associated with Part Two)

target profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

target staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Tying It All Together (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Understanding Capability Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Your Process Improvement Program (Using CMMI Models)

process improvement objectives

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

process improvement objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

process improvement plan

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

process improvement plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

process measurement

process measurement (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

process owner

process owner (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions (Organizational Process Focus)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

process performance

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

capable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CMMI V1.3 Core Model Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

natural bounds (Appendix D: Glossary)

OPP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

organization’s business objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

process improvement (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management (Quantitative Project Management)

SG 2 Select Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 3 Deploy Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Monitor the Performance of Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

statistical process control (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance baseline

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

process performance baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

process performance model

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

process performance model (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

process tailoring

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

process tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

product

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

About Process Improvement (Introduction)

Acknowledgments (Preface)

acquirer (Appendix D: Glossary)

acquisition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

acquisition strategy (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

allocated requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appendices (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

appraisal (Appendix D: Glossary)

architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 1: Performed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

capable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

change management (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI for Services Advisory Group (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI Framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI model (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI Product Suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Steering Group (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Coordination Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

configuration baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration identification (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration item (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

customer (Appendix D: Glossary)

customer requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

defect density (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Overview)

definition of required functionality and quality attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

deliverable (Appendix D: Glossary)

derived requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

development (Appendix D: Glossary)

end user (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

establish and maintain (Appendix D: Glossary)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

example work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

Example Work Products (Components Associated with Part Two)

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

Generic Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 1.1 Perform Specific Practices (GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.3 Provide Resources (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

hardware engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

informative CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

IPD-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

lifecycle model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Managed Process (Overview)

manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 1: Initial (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

objectively evaluate (Appendix D: Glossary)

operational scenario (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

organization’s measurement repository (Appendix D: Glossary)

peer review (Appendix D: Glossary)

performed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

PI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

PPQA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Preface (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

process and technology improvements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process improvement objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

process measurement (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance model (Appendix D: Glossary)

product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

product lifecycle (Appendix D: Glossary)

product line (Appendix D: Glossary)

product related lifecycle processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

product requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

product suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

project (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

project plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

project startup (Appendix D: Glossary)

prototype (Appendix D: Glossary)

Purpose (Preface)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

return on investment (Appendix D: Glossary)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

risk management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

service line (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 1 Establish Baselines (Configuration Management)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products (Process and Product Quality Assurance)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 1 Prepare for Verification (Acquisition Verification)

SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process (Integrated Project Management)

SG 2 Perform Interface Management (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews (Acquisition Verification)

SG 2 Track and Control Changes (Configuration Management)

SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components (Acquisition Validation)

SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products (Acquisition Verification)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Establish the Validation Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Establish the Verification Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Monitor Commitments (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.3 Establish an Organizational Training Tactical Plan (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Establish Verification Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Manage Supplier Invoices (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Ensure Alignment Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Evaluate Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.6 Select Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Deliver Training (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.1 Perform Validation (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.1 Prepare for Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Establish Records (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.2 Establish Training Records (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Analyze Peer Review Data (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Manage Corrective Actions (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Resolve Coordination Issues (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Establish an Understanding of the Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.1 Establish Configuration Management Records (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.1 Perform Verification (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.2 Reconcile Work and Resource Levels (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.3 Obtain Plan Commitment (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

supplier (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

sustainment (Appendix D: Glossary)

team (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

training (Appendix D: Glossary)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

validation (Appendix D: Glossary)

verification (Appendix D: Glossary)

version control (Appendix D: Glossary)

work breakdown structure (WBS) (Appendix D: Glossary)

work group (Appendix D: Glossary)

work plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

work product and task attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

work startup (Appendix D: Glossary)

Your Process Improvement Program (Using CMMI Models)

product baseline

baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

product baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

product component

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

configuration baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

product requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

project (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

prototype (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components (Acquisition Validation)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Establish the Validation Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 2.1 Perform Validation (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component requirements

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

product component requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

product requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

project (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

product lifecycle

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

configuration baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

product lifecycle (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

product line

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

product line (Appendix D: Glossary)

service line (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

product related lifecycle processes

product related lifecycle processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process (Integrated Project Management)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

product requirements

derived requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

product requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

project (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

product suite

Acknowledgments (Preface)

appraisal (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI model (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Product Suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

peer review (Appendix D: Glossary)

product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

product suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Your Process Improvement Program (Using CMMI Models)

profile

achievement profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability level profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

target profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

target staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

program

API (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

PERT (Appendix B: Acronyms)

process improvement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability (Organizational Training)

SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management (Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

Steering Group Support (CMMI Steering Group)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Your Process Improvement Program (Using CMMI Models)

project

Acknowledgments (Preface)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

Applying Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI Steering Group (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Coordination Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

customer (Appendix D: Glossary)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

Defined Process (Overview)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

establish and maintain (Appendix D: Glossary)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

Example Supplier Deliverables (Components Associated with Part Two)

Example Work Products (Components Associated with Part Two)

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Introductory Notes (Components Associated with Part Two)

IPM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

lifecycle model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Managed Process (Overview)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Numbering Scheme (Process Area Components)

organization (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

organization’s set of standard processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

PMC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

PP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

process description (Appendix D: Glossary)

process owner (Appendix D: Glossary)

process tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

project (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

project plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

project progress and performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

project startup (Appendix D: Glossary)

QPM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

Related Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

requirements analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

risk management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management (Quantitative Project Management)

SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process (Integrated Project Management)

SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes (Causal Analysis and Resolution)

SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders (Integrated Project Management)

SG 2 Develop a Project Plan (Project Planning)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 2 Provide Measurement Results (Measurement and Analysis)

SG 2 Provide Training (Organizational Training)

SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project (Quantitative Project Management)

SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components (Acquisition Validation)

SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan (Project Planning)

SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products (Acquisition Verification)

shared vision (Appendix D: Glossary)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Establish the Verification Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Monitor Commitments (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Ensure Alignment Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Monitor the Performance of Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Establish Training Records (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Establish an Understanding of the Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Reconcile Work and Resource Levels (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.3 Obtain Plan Commitment (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

Specific Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical and other quantitative techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

Subpractices (Components Associated with Part Two)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring guidelines (Appendix D: Glossary)

team (Appendix D: Glossary)

Tying It All Together (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

work group (Appendix D: Glossary)

project manager

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

project plan

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Applying Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

Example Work Products (Components Associated with Part Two)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Numbering Scheme (Process Area Components)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

PP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

project plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

project progress and performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

Related Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 2 Develop a Project Plan (Project Planning)

SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan (Project Planning)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Monitor Commitments (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.5 Ensure Alignment Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Reconcile Work and Resource Levels (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

Specific Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

project progress and performance

Example Supplier Deliverables (Components Associated with Part Two)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

project progress and performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

project startup

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

project startup (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

prototype

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

prototype (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements elicitation (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Prepare for Verification (Acquisition Verification)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Establish the Validation Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.5 Evaluate Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

QFD

QFD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

quality

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

About Process Improvement (Introduction)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Appendices (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability maturity model (Appendix D: Glossary)

capable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CMMI V1.3 Quality Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

definition of required functionality and quality attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

functional architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Managed Process (Overview)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

objectively evaluate (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

organization’s business objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

PPQA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process improvement objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

QFD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

requirements analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

service catalog (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 2 Provide Training (Organizational Training)

SG 2 Select Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 3 Deploy Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish an Organizational Training Tactical Plan (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Monitor the Performance of Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Establish Records (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

quality assurance

CMMI V1.3 Quality Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

objectively evaluate (Appendix D: Glossary)

PPQA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 2.2 Establish Records (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

quantitative objective

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

organization’s business objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management (Quantitative Project Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

rating

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CMMI Framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

product line (Appendix D: Glossary)

project plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

prototype (Appendix D: Glossary)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes (Causal Analysis and Resolution)

SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components (Acquisition Validation)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

work plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

reference

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

appraisal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal reference model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Audience (Preface)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

Generic Goals and Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

informative CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

organization’s measurement repository (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Purpose (Preface)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Readers New to Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

Related Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Select Suppliers (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan (Project Planning)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Select Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.1 Perform Validation (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Analyze Peer Review Data (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

Supporting Informative Components (Process Area Components)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

reference model

appraisal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal reference model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Audience (Preface)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

relevant stakeholder

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Capability Level 2: Managed (Understanding Capability Levels)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

customer (Appendix D: Glossary)

customer requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Managed Process (Overview)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

relevant stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders (Integrated Project Management)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Select Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Resolve Coordination Issues (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Establish Configuration Management Records (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Reconcile Work and Resource Levels (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Obtain Plan Commitment (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

representation

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

Achieving High Maturity (Tying It All Together)

continuous representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

data (Appendix D: Glossary)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

staged representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Capability Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

required CMMI components

required CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirement

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

acquisition strategy (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

allocated requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

Appraisal Requirements for CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

ARC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

bidirectional traceability (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI V1.3 SCAMPI Upgrade Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

configuration audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

customer (Appendix D: Glossary)

customer requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

data management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

definition of required functionality and quality attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

derived requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

design review (Appendix D: Glossary)

functional analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

functional architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.3 Provide Resources (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

hardware engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

Information Assurance/Information Security Related Sources (Appendix A: References)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Managed Process (Overview)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

nondevelopmental item (Appendix D: Glossary)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

objectively evaluate (Appendix D: Glossary)

operational scenario (Appendix D: Glossary)

planned process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

process description (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process Institutionalization (Overview)

product component requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

product line (Appendix D: Glossary)

product requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

project (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

prototype (Appendix D: Glossary)

Purpose (Preface)

RD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

REQM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements elicitation (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

requirements traceability (Appendix D: Glossary)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

service requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 1 Prepare for Verification (Acquisition Verification)

SG 2 Develop a Project Plan (Project Planning)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Perform Interface Management (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products (Acquisition Verification)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Establish the Validation Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Establish the Verification Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish an Organizational Training Tactical Plan (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Establish Verification Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Manage Supplier Invoices (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Ensure Alignment Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Resolve Coordination Issues (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Establish an Understanding of the Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.1 Perform Verification (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.2 Reconcile Work and Resource Levels (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

standard (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical performance measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

traceability (Appendix D: Glossary)

training (Appendix D: Glossary)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

verification (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements analysis

requirements analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

requirements elicitation

requirements elicitation (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements management

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

REQM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

requirements management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

requirements traceability

bidirectional traceability (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements traceability (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

traceability (Appendix D: Glossary)

return on investment

return on investment (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

risk analysis

risk analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks (Risk Management)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

risk identification

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

risk identification (Appendix D: Glossary)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

risk management

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Related Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

risk management (Appendix D: Glossary)

RSKM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management (Risk Management)

SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks (Risk Management)

SG 3 Mitigate Risks (Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Select Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Manage Corrective Actions (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

risk management strategy

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management (Risk Management)

SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks (Risk Management)

SG 3 Mitigate Risks (Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

root cause

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes (Causal Analysis and Resolution)

SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes (Causal Analysis and Resolution)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Monitor the Performance of Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SA-CMM

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

Purpose (Preface)

SA-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SCAMPI

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal reference model (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal scope (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Related Training (About CMMI for Acquisition)

CMMI V1.3 Configuration Control Board (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 SCAMPI Upgrade Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

SCAMPI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

SECM

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

SECM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SEI

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

About Process Improvement (Introduction)

Additional Information and Reader Feedback (Preface)

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

Appraisal Requirements for CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI Related Training (About CMMI for Acquisition)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

Preface (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Purpose (Preface)

Readers Experienced with Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

SCAMPI Appraisal Methods (Using CMMI Models)

SEI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SPI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

senior manager

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

executive (Appendix D: Glossary)

higher level management (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization (Appendix D: Glossary)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

service

About Process Improvement (Introduction)

acquirer (Appendix D: Glossary)

acquisition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

acquisition strategy (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

addition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

allocated requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

capable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

change management (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI for Services Advisory Group (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI Framework (Introduction)

CMMI V1.3 Services Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

CMMI-SVC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

constellation (Appendix D: Glossary)

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Core Process Areas and CMMI Models (Process Area Components)

customer (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Overview)

definition of required functionality and quality attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

deliverable (Appendix D: Glossary)

delivery environment (Appendix D: Glossary)

derived requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

development (Appendix D: Glossary)

end user (Appendix D: Glossary)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

Generic Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 1.1 Perform Specific Practices (GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.3 Provide Resources (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

lifecycle model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Managed Process (Overview)

Maturity Level 1: Initial (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

operational scenario (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Preface (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

process and technology improvements (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

process measurement (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

product lifecycle (Appendix D: Glossary)

product line (Appendix D: Glossary)

product related lifecycle processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

product requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

project (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

project startup (Appendix D: Glossary)

prototype (Appendix D: Glossary)

Purpose (Preface)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

return on investment (Appendix D: Glossary)

risk management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

service agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

service catalog (Appendix D: Glossary)

service incident (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

service line (Appendix D: Glossary)

service request (Appendix D: Glossary)

service requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system component (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system consumable (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 2 Perform Interface Management (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 2 Provide Training (Organizational Training)

SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components (Acquisition Validation)

SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products (Acquisition Verification)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Establish the Validation Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SSD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

standard (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

supplier (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

sustainment (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

training (Appendix D: Glossary)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

validation (Appendix D: Glossary)

work breakdown structure (WBS) (Appendix D: Glossary)

work group (Appendix D: Glossary)

work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

work product and task attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

work startup (Appendix D: Glossary)

service agreement

delivery environment (Appendix D: Glossary)

end user (Appendix D: Glossary)

service agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

service request (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

service catalog

service catalog (Appendix D: Glossary)

service incident

service incident (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

service catalog (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

service line (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure (Project Monitoring and Control)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

service level agreement

service level agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

service level measure

service level (Appendix D: Glossary)

service level measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

service line

product line (Appendix D: Glossary)

service line (Appendix D: Glossary)

service request

end user (Appendix D: Glossary)

service request (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

service requirements

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

service requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

addition (Appendix D: Glossary)

architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

definition of required functionality and quality attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

delivery environment (Appendix D: Glossary)

development (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

service requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system component (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system consumable (Appendix D: Glossary)

SSD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

service system component

service system (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system component (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system consumable (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system consumable

service system consumable (Appendix D: Glossary)

shared vision

shared vision (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

software engineering

About Process Improvement (Introduction)

ACQ and DEV Training Team (CMMI V1.3 Training Teams)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

CMMI for Services Advisory Group (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Acquisition Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Configuration Control Board (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Coordination Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Core Model Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 High Maturity Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Quality Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 SCAMPI Upgrade Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Services Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Translation Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

Ex-Officio Steering Group Members (CMMI Steering Group)

hardware engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

Preface (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

SEI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

software engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

Steering Group Members (CMMI Steering Group)

Steering Group Support (CMMI Steering Group)

SVC Training Team (CMMI V1.3 Training Teams)

systems engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

solicitation

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews (Acquisition Verification)

SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan (Project Planning)

solicitation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

solicitation package (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

solicitation package

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews (Acquisition Verification)

solicitation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

solicitation package (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

special cause of variation

common cause of variation (Appendix D: Glossary)

special cause of variation (Appendix D: Glossary)

specific goal

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Additions (Components Associated with Part Two)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

capability level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 0: Incomplete (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 1: Performed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

GP 1.1 Perform Specific Practices (GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals)

incomplete process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Numbering Scheme (Process Area Components)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

performed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Performed Process (Overview)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Process Institutionalization (Overview)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Readers New to Process Improvement (How to Use this Document)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

required CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SG (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities (Measurement and Analysis)

SG 1 Establish Baselines (Configuration Management)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 1 Prepare for Verification (Acquisition Verification)

SG 2 Select Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 2 Track and Control Changes (Configuration Management)

SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 3 Establish Integrity (Configuration Management)

SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products (Acquisition Verification)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

specific goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Specific Goal and Practice Summaries (Components Associated with Part Two)

Specific Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

specific practice (Appendix D: Glossary)

Specific Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

specific practice

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Additions (Components Associated with Part Two)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

Example Supplier Deliverables (Components Associated with Part Two)

example work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

Example Work Products (Components Associated with Part Two)

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

GP 1.1 Perform Specific Practices (GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals)

Notes (Supporting Informative Components)

Numbering Scheme (Process Area Components)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities (Measurement and Analysis)

SG 1 Establish Baselines (Configuration Management)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 2 Track and Control Changes (Configuration Management)

SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 3 Establish Integrity (Configuration Management)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Ensure Alignment Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

Specific Goal and Practice Summaries (Components Associated with Part Two)

specific practice (Appendix D: Glossary)

Specific Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

Subpractices (Components Associated with Part Two)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

SPI

Maturity Level 1: Initial (Understanding Maturity Levels)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 3 Mitigate Risks (Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SPI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

stable process

capable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

stable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

staged representation

Achieving High Maturity (Tying It All Together)

continuous representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

staged representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Structures of the Continuous and Staged Representations (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Understanding Maturity Levels (Tying It All Together)

stakeholder

Acknowledgments (Preface)

acquirer (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Capability Level 2: Managed (Understanding Capability Levels)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

customer (Appendix D: Glossary)

customer requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

hardware engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Managed Process (Overview)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

relevant stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

service catalog (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders (Integrated Project Management)

SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.6 Select Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Perform Validation (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Resolve Coordination Issues (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Establish Configuration Management Records (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Reconcile Work and Resource Levels (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Obtain Plan Commitment (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

standard

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

ANSI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

appraisal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

capable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Overview)

derived requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

EIA/IS (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Information Assurance/Information Security Related Sources (Appendix A: References)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

ISO (Appendix B: Acronyms)

ISO/IEC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

objectively evaluate (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

organization’s measurement repository (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization’s process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization’s set of standard processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

planned process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

process architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

process owner (Appendix D: Glossary)

process tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose Statements (Components Associated with Part Two)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SCAMPI (Appendix B: Acronyms)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

service catalog (Appendix D: Glossary)

service line (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products (Process and Product Quality Assurance)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process (Integrated Project Management)

SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences (Organizational Process Focus)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Establish an Organizational Training Tactical Plan (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Establish Verification Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

stable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

standard (noun) (Appendix D: Glossary)

standard process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring guidelines (Appendix D: Glossary)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

standard process

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

capable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Overview)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

organization’s measurement repository (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization’s set of standard processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

process architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

process owner (Appendix D: Glossary)

process tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process (Integrated Project Management)

SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences (Organizational Process Focus)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

stable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

standard process (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring guidelines (Appendix D: Glossary)

statement of work

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

solicitation package (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

statement of work (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical and other quantitative techniques

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Manage Business Performance (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 2 Select Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SG 3 Deploy Improvements (Organizational Performance Management)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 2.1 Monitor the Performance of Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

statistical and other quantitative techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical process control

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

statistical process control (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical techniques

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

statistical and other quantitative techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical process control (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

subpractice

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

Generic Goals and Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

informative CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Establish the Validation Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Establish the Verification Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Monitor Commitments (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish an Organizational Training Tactical Plan (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Establish Verification Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Manage Supplier Invoices (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Ensure Alignment Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Evaluate Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.6 Select Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Deliver Training (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.1 Prepare for Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Establish Records (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.2 Establish Training Records (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Analyze Peer Review Data (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Manage Corrective Actions (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Resolve Coordination Issues (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Establish Configuration Management Records (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.1 Perform Verification (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.3 Obtain Plan Commitment (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

subpractice (Appendix D: Glossary)

Subpractices (Components Associated with Part Two)

subprocess

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

process element (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management (Quantitative Project Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 2.1 Monitor the Performance of Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

subprocess (Appendix D: Glossary)

supplier

acquirer (Appendix D: Glossary)

acquisition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

commercial off-the-shelf (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

contractor (Appendix D: Glossary)

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

Example Supplier Deliverables (Components Associated with Part Two)

Generic Practice Elaborations (Components Associated with Part Two)

GP 2.1 Establish an Organizational Policy (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.10 Review Status with Higher Level Management (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose (Preface)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SAM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

service catalog (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements (Agreement Management)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 2 Perform Interface Management (Acquisition Technical Management)

SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews (Acquisition Verification)

SG 2 Provide Measurement Results (Measurement and Analysis)

SG 2 Select Suppliers (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components (Acquisition Validation)

SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan (Project Planning)

solicitation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

solicitation package (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Monitor Commitments (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Manage Supplier Invoices (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Ensure Alignment Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Deliver Training (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Establish Training Records (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Manage Corrective Actions (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Establish an Understanding of the Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.1 Establish Configuration Management Records (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.2 Reconcile Work and Resource Levels (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

supplier (Appendix D: Glossary)

supplier agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

supplier agreement

acquisition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Example Supplier Deliverables (Components Associated with Part Two)

GP 2.10 Review Status with Higher Level Management (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Risk Management (Process Areas)

SAM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements (Agreement Management)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews (Acquisition Verification)

SG 2 Provide Measurement Results (Measurement and Analysis)

SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components (Acquisition Validation)

SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan (Project Planning)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

solicitation package (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Manage Supplier Invoices (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Ensure Alignment Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Establish an Understanding of the Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.1 Establish Configuration Management Records (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Reconcile Work and Resource Levels (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

supplier agreement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

sustainment

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

sustainment (Appendix D: Glossary)

SW-CMM

Appendix D: Glossary (Appendices)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

SW-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

system of systems

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

system of systems (Appendix D: Glossary)

systems engineering

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

hardware engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

INCOSE (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SECAM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

SECM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

software engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

systems engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Overview)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

process tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring guidelines (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring guidelines

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Overview)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

tailoring guidelines (Appendix D: Glossary)

target profile

achievement profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability level profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

target profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

target staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

target staging

capability level profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

target staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

team

Acknowledgments (Preface)

ACQ and DEV Training Team (CMMI V1.3 Training Teams)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Appendix A: References (Appendices)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

appraisal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

appraisal reference model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Audience (Preface)

CMMI for Services Advisory Group (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI Steering Group (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Acquisition Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Coordination Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Core Model Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 High Maturity Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Quality Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 SCAMPI Upgrade Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Services Mini Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Training Teams (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Translation Team (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI-ACQ 1.3

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

customer (Appendix D: Glossary)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.7 Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Process Definition (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Preface (CMMI-ACQ 1.3)

process action team (Appendix D: Glossary)

process owner (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose Statements (Components Associated with Part Two)

Readers Familiar with CMMI (How to Use this Document)

Report Documentation Page (Appendices)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SVC Training Team (CMMI V1.3 Training Teams)

team (Appendix D: Glossary)

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

technical data package

product baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical performance

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

project progress and performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

systems engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical performance measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

training (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical performance measure

Acquisition Technical Management (Process Areas)

SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions (Acquisition Technical Management)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

systems engineering (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical performance measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical requirements

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

service requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

technical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

traceability

bidirectional traceability (Appendix D: Glossary)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

requirements traceability (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

traceability (Appendix D: Glossary)

trade study

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Process Areas)

SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

trade study (Appendix D: Glossary)

training

Acknowledgments (Preface)

ACQ and DEV Training Team (CMMI V1.3 Training Teams)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants (Appendices)

Applying Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI Framework (Introduction)

CMMI Framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Product Suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Related Training (About CMMI for Acquisition)

CMMI V1.3 Configuration Control Board (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

CMMI V1.3 Training Teams (Appendix C: CMMI Version 1.3 Project Participants)

constellation (Appendix D: Glossary)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.5 Train People (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Performance Management (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Process Areas)

organization’s process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

OT (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Purpose (Preface)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability (Organizational Training)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 2 Provide Training (Organizational Training)

SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components (Acquisition Validation)

SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products (Acquisition Verification)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Establish an Organizational Training Tactical Plan (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Deliver Training (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Establish Training Records (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SVC Training Team (CMMI V1.3 Training Teams)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

training (Appendix D: Glossary)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Your Process Improvement Program (Using CMMI Models)

unit testing

acceptance testing (Appendix D: Glossary)

unit testing (Appendix D: Glossary)

validation

Acquisition Requirements Development (Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Agreement Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components (Acquisition Validation)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish the Validation Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Perform Validation (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

VAL (Appendix B: Acronyms)

validation (Appendix D: Glossary)

verification (Appendix D: Glossary)

verification

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

Defined Process (Overview)

Integrated Project Management (Process Areas)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Process Areas (Tying It All Together)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

requirements traceability (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models (Organizational Process Performance)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

SG 1 Prepare for Verification (Acquisition Verification)

SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews (Acquisition Verification)

SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products (Acquisition Verification)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Establish the Verification Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Verification Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Perform Verification (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

technical data package (Appendix D: Glossary)

traceability (Appendix D: Glossary)

validation (Appendix D: Glossary)

VER (Appendix B: Acronyms)

verification (Appendix D: Glossary)

version control

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

version control (Appendix D: Glossary)

WBS

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.3 Obtain Plan Commitment (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

WBS (Appendix B: Acronyms)

work breakdown structure (WBS) (Appendix D: Glossary)

work breakdown structure

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

WBS (Appendix B: Acronyms)

work breakdown structure (WBS) (Appendix D: Glossary)

work group

customer (Appendix D: Glossary)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

establish and maintain (Appendix D: Glossary)

lifecycle model (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization’s set of standard processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

process description (Appendix D: Glossary)

process owner (Appendix D: Glossary)

process tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements management (Appendix D: Glossary)

risk management (Appendix D: Glossary)

shared vision (Appendix D: Glossary)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring guidelines (Appendix D: Glossary)

team (Appendix D: Glossary)

work group (Appendix D: Glossary)

work plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

work startup (Appendix D: Glossary)

work plan

work plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

work product

Acquisition Validation (Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Process Areas)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 1: Performed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

configuration item (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Process Areas)

Defined Process (Overview)

deliverable (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

establish and maintain (Appendix D: Glossary)

example work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

Example Work Products (Components Associated with Part Two)

Generic Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

GG 3.1 Establish a Defined Process (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GG 3.2 Collect Process Related Experiences (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 1.1 Perform Specific Practices (GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals)

GP 2.2 Plan the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.3 Provide Resources (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.6 Control Work Products (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.8 Monitor and Control the Process (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

GP 2.9 Objectively Evaluate Adherence (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

informative CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Informative Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Managed Process (Overview)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Process Areas)

objectively evaluate (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of this Document (Preface)

Organizational Process Performance (Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

organization’s measurement repository (Appendix D: Glossary)

peer review (Appendix D: Glossary)

performed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Process Areas)

Process Areas that Support Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process performance model (Appendix D: Glossary)

product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

project plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Quantitative Project Management (Process Areas)

Relationships Among Processes (Overview)

Requirements Management (Process Areas)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

service system (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Establish Baselines (Configuration Management)

SG 1 Establish Estimates (Project Planning)

SG 1 Manage Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products (Process and Product Quality Assurance)

SG 1 Prepare for Verification (Acquisition Verification)

SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews (Acquisition Verification)

SG 2 Track and Control Changes (Configuration Management)

SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products (Acquisition Verification)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Determine Risk Sources and Categories (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.1 Elicit Stakeholder Needs (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.1 Establish Guidelines for Decision Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.1 Establish Measurement Objectives (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.1 Establish Organizational Process Needs (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.1 Establish Quality and Process Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.1 Establish Standard Processes (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.1 Establish Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.1 Establish the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Project’s Objectives (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.1 Execute the Supplier Agreement (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.1 Identify Configuration Items (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.1 Identify Potential Suppliers (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.1 Maintain Business Objectives (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.1 Objectively Evaluate Processes (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.1 Select Outcomes for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.1 Select Technical Solutions for Analysis (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.1 Select Work Products for Verification (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.1 Understand Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Analyze Causes (SG 1 Determine Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 1.2 Analyze Process Performance Data (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.2 Analyze Selected Technical Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organization’s Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.2 Define Risk Parameters (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.2 Determine Which Training Needs Are the Responsibility of the Organization (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.2 Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements)

SP 1.2 Establish a Configuration Management System (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.2 Establish a Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.2 Establish Evaluation Criteria (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.2 Establish Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Establish the Validation Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.2 Establish the Verification Environment (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.2 Estimate the Scope of the Project (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.2 Monitor Commitments (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.2 Monitor Selected Supplier Processes (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products (SG 1 Objectively Evaluate Processes and Work Products)

SP 1.2 Obtain Commitment to Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.2 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Specify Measures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.2 Use Organizational Process Assets for Planning Project Activities (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Accept the Acquired Product (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.3 Conduct Technical Reviews (SG 1 Evaluate Technical Solutions)

SP 1.3 Create or Release Baselines (SG 1 Establish Baselines)

SP 1.3 Establish a Risk Management Strategy (SG 1 Prepare for Risk Management)

SP 1.3 Establish an Organizational Training Tactical Plan (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.3 Establish Process Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Establish Tailoring Criteria and Guidelines (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.3 Establish the Project’s Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Validation)

SP 1.3 Establish Verification Procedures and Criteria (SG 1 Prepare for Verification)

SP 1.3 Identify Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.3 Identify Potential Areas for Improvement (SG 1 Manage Business Performance)

SP 1.3 Identify the Organization’s Process Improvements (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.3 Monitor Project Risks (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Review the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.3 Select Subprocesses and Attributes (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.3 Specify Data Collection and Storage Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.4 Analyze Process Performance and Establish Process Performance Baselines (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.4 Define Project Lifecycle Phases (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.4 Distribute and Maintain the Solicitation Package (SG 1 Prepare for Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SP 1.4 Establish a Training Capability (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

SP 1.4 Establish the Organization’s Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.4 Manage Supplier Invoices (SG 1 Satisfy Supplier Agreements)

SP 1.4 Monitor Data Management (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.4 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 1 Prepare for Quantitative Management)

SP 1.4 Specify Analysis Procedures (SG 1 Align Measurement and Analysis Activities)

SP 1.5 Ensure Alignment Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.5 Establish Process Performance Models (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organization’s Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.5 Estimate Effort and Cost (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.5 Evaluate Alternative Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.5 Manage the Project Using Integrated Plans (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.5 Monitor Stakeholder Involvement (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Conduct Progress Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.6 Establish Teams (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Establish Work Environment Standards (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.6 Select Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.7 Conduct Milestone Reviews (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Project’s Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Establish Rules and Guidelines for Teams (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 2.1 Analyze Issues (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Resolve Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Deliver Training (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.1 Elicit Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Establish Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.1 Establish the Budget and Schedule (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.1 Evaluate Proposed Solutions (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.1 Implement Action Proposals (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.1 Manage Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.1 Obtain Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.1 Perform Validation (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.1 Prepare for Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.1 Select Interfaces to Manage (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.1 Track Change Requests (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Allocate Contractual Requirements (SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Measurement Data (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.2 Analyze Suggested Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results (SG 2 Validate Selected Products and Product Components)

SP 2.2 Conduct Peer Reviews (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.2 Control Configuration Items (SG 2 Track and Control Changes)

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.2 Establish Records (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.2 Establish Training Records (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Implemented Actions (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.2 Evaluate, Categorize, and Prioritize Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

SP 2.2 Identify Project Risks (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Actions)

SP 2.2 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.2 Manage Project Performance (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.2 Manage Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Take Corrective Action (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Analyze Peer Review Data (SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews)

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Training)

SP 2.3 Manage Corrective Actions (SG 2 Manage Corrective Action to Closure)

SP 2.3 Perform Root Cause Analysis (SG 2 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Plan Data Management (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.3 Record Causal Analysis Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Selected Outcomes)

SP 2.3 Resolve Coordination Issues (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

SP 2.3 Select Suppliers (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

SP 2.3 Store Data and Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.3 Validate Improvements (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan the Project’s Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Select and Implement Improvements for Deployment (SG 2 Select Improvements)

SP 2.5 Plan Needed Knowledge and Skills (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.6 Plan Stakeholder Involvement (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.7 Plan Transition to Operations and Support (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.8 Establish the Project Plan (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 3.1 Deploy Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.1 Develop Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.1 Establish an Understanding of the Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.1 Establish Configuration Management Records (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.1 Establish Operational Concepts and Scenarios (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.1 Perform Verification (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.1 Review Plans That Affect the Project (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.2 Analyze Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.2 Analyze Verification Results (SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products)

SP 3.2 Deploy Standard Processes (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.2 Establish the Supplier Agreement (SG 3 Establish Supplier Agreements)

SP 3.2 Implement Risk Mitigation Plans (SG 3 Mitigate Risks)

SP 3.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.2 Perform Configuration Audits (SG 3 Establish Integrity)

SP 3.2 Reconcile Work and Resource Levels (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.3 Analyze Requirements to Achieve Balance (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

SP 3.3 Evaluate Improvement Effects (SG 3 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.3 Monitor the Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.3 Obtain Plan Commitment (SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Experiences into Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Experiences)

SP 3.4 Validate Requirements (SG 3 Analyze and Validate Requirements)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

team (Appendix D: Glossary)

verification (Appendix D: Glossary)

version control (Appendix D: Glossary)

work plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

work product and task attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

work product and task attributes

Project Monitoring and Control (Process Areas)

Project Planning (Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Monitor Project Planning Parameters (SG 1 Monitor the Project Against the Plan)

SP 1.3 Establish Estimates of Work Product and Task Attributes (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

work product and task attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

work startup

work startup (Appendix D: Glossary)