CMMI for Acquisition, version 1.2

Index

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

P-CMM

P-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

peer review

Acquisition Verification (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

peer review (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 Projects Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Projects Objectives (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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 Organizations Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Manage Project Performance (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

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

SP 2.1 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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)

performed process

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 0: Incomplete (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 1: Performed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Managed Process (Process Institutionalization)

managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Performed Process (Process Institutionalization)

performed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Process Institutionalization (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Relationships Among Processes (Process Institutionalization)

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

Acknowledgments (Preface)

base measure (Appendix D: Glossary)

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

GP 4.1 Establish Quantitative Objectives for the Process (GG 4 Institutionalize a Quantitatively Managed Process)

integrated team (Appendix D: Glossary)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Performance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

PERT (Appendix B: Acronyms)

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

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

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

SP 1.3 Establish the Projects Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Establish 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 2.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

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 2.5 Plan for 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)

technical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

physical configuration audit

configuration audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

functional configuration audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

physical configuration audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

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

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 (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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)

establish and maintain (Appendix D: Glossary)

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 (Process Institutionalization)

managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

organizational policy (Appendix D: Glossary)

policy (Appendix D: Glossary)

Relationships Among Processes (Process Institutionalization)

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

process

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

achievement profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acknowledgments (Preface)

acquisition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Agreement Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

AM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Appendix A: References (The Appendices and Glossary)

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)

ARD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

assessment (Appendix D: Glossary)

assignable cause of process variation (Appendix D: Glossary)

ATM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Audience (Preface)

audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

AVAL (Appendix B: Acronyms)

AVER (Appendix B: Acronyms)

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 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 5: Optimizing (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 (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

CM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI for Acquisition, version 1.2

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI-ACQ, V1.2 Quality Team (Appendix C: Project Participants)

CMMI-Related Training (Using CMMI Models)

common cause of process variation (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration item (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

configuration management (Appendix D: Glossary)

continuous representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

DAR (Appendix B: Acronyms)

data (Appendix D: Glossary)

data management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Process Institutionalization)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

establish and maintain (Appendix D: Glossary)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

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 Goals and Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas (CMMI for Acquisition, version 1.2)

generic practice (Appendix D: Glossary)

generic practice elaboration (Appendix D: Glossary)

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 4 Institutionalize a Quantitatively Managed Process (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

GG 5 Institutionalize an Optimizing Process (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

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 Manage Configurations (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)

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

GP 3.2 Collect Improvement Information (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 4.1 Establish Quantitative Objectives for the Process (GG 4 Institutionalize a Quantitatively Managed Process)

GP 4.2 Stabilize Subprocess Performance (GG 4 Institutionalize a Quantitatively Managed Process)

GP 5.1 Ensure Continuous Process Improvement (GG 5 Institutionalize an Optimizing Process)

GP 5.2 Correct Root Causes of Problems (GG 5 Institutionalize an Optimizing 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 (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 (Process Institutionalization)

managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

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 (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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)

OPP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Optimizing Process (Process Institutionalization)

optimizing process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of This Document (Preface)

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)

Organizational Innovation and Deployment (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

organizational maturity (Appendix D: Glossary)

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Definition (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

organizational unit (Appendix D: Glossary)

OT (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Overview (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

PA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Performed Process (Process Institutionalization)

performed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

planned process (Appendix D: Glossary)

PMC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

PP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

PPQA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Preface (CMMI for Acquisition, version 1.2)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

process action plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

process action team (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 (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 context (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 (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

process measurement (Appendix D: Glossary)

process owner (Appendix D: Glossary)

process performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

process tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

process-performance baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

process-performance model (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

product-related lifecycle processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Project Planning (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

project's defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

prototype (Appendix D: Glossary)

Purpose (Preface)

Purpose Statements (Components Associated with Part Two)

QPM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

quality (Appendix D: Glossary)

quality and process-performance objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

quality assurance (Appendix D: Glossary)

quantitative objective (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitative Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

quantitatively managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitatively Managed Process (Process Institutionalization)

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

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

reference (Appendix D: Glossary)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

Related Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Relationships Among Processes (Process Institutionalization)

REQM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

required CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Required Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

requirements analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Risk Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

risk management (Appendix D: Glossary)

RSKM (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)

SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 1 Develop Customer Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

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 Requirements (Requirements Management)

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

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

SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project (Quantitative Project Management)

SG 1 Select Improvements (Organizational Innovation and Deployment)

SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process (Integrated Project Management)

SG 2 Address Causes of Defects (Causal Analysis and Resolution)

SG 2 Deploy Improvements (Organizational Innovation and Deployment)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Perform Peer Reviews (Acquisition Verification)

SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Improvements (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 2 Provide Necessary Training (Organizational Training)

SG 2 Select Suppliers (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance (Quantitative Project Management)

SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 3 Establish Integrity (Configuration Management)

SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan (Project Planning)

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

solicitation (Appendix D: Glossary)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Collect and Analyze Improvement Proposals (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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 the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Projects Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Projects Objectives (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

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 Project Against Plan)

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

SP 1.1 Select Defect Data for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Defects)

SP 1.1 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

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 Defects)

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

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organizations Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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 Establish Process-Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

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

SP 1.2 Identify and Analyze Innovations (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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

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

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 Projects 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 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 Quality and Process-Performance Objectives (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 Projects Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Projects 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 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 Project Against Plan)

SP 1.3 Pilot Improvements (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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

SP 1.3 Select the Subprocesses to Be Statistically Managed (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

SP 1.4 Establish the Organizations Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

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

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

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

SP 1.4 Manage Project Performance (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.4 Select Improvements for Deployment (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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 Organizations Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

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

SP 1.5 Identify Inconsistencies Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

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

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

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

SP 1.6 Establish Integrated Teams (SG 1 Use the Projects 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 Project Against Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

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

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

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

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

SP 2.1 Communicate and Ensure Resolution of Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Deliver Training (SG 2 Provide Necessary Training)

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

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

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 Defects)

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

SP 2.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

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

SP 2.1 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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

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

SP 2.2 Apply Statistical Methods to Understand Variation (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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 Changes (SG 2 Address Causes of Defects)

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 Improvements)

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 Manage the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

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 Necessary Training)

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

SP 2.3 Measure Improvement Effects (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

SP 2.3 Monitor Performance of the Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

SP 2.3 Record Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Defects)

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 for Project Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Record Statistical Management Data (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

SP 2.5 Plan for 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 Lessons Learned)

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

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 Lessons Learned)

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 3.3 Monitor Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Process-Related Experiences into the Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

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

special cause of process 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)

SSAD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

stable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

staged representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

standard process (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical predictability (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical process control (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistical techniques (Appendix D: Glossary)

statistically managed process (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)

technical performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

Tying It All Together (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Typical Supplier Deliverables (Components Associated with Part Two)

Typical Work Products (Components Associated with Part Two)

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)

process action plan

Organizational Process Focus (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 Improvements (Organizational Process Focus)

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

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Improvements)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Process-Related Experiences into the Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

process action team

process action team (Appendix D: Glossary)

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

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Improvements)

process and technology improvements

GP 5.1 Ensure Continuous Process Improvement (GG 5 Institutionalize an Optimizing Process)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Organizational Innovation and Deployment (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

process and technology improvements (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Select Improvements (Organizational Innovation and Deployment)

SP 1.1 Collect and Analyze Improvement Proposals (SG 1 Select Improvements)

SP 1.3 Pilot Improvements (SG 1 Select Improvements)

SP 1.4 Select Improvements for Deployment (SG 1 Select Improvements)

SP 2.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

SP 2.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

SP 2.3 Measure Improvement Effects (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Process-Related Experiences into the Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

process architecture

Organizational Process Definition (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

process architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

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

process area

achievement profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Agreement Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

AM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Applying Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal rating (Appendix D: Glossary)

ARD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

ATM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

AVAL (Appendix B: Acronyms)

AVER (Appendix B: Acronyms)

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 (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

CM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI model component (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

Configuration Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

continuous representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

DAR (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

generic goal (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Goals (Components Associated with Part Two)

Generic Goals and Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas (CMMI for Acquisition, version 1.2)

generic practice (Appendix D: Glossary)

generic practice elaboration (Appendix D: Glossary)

Generic Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

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 Manage Configurations (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)

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

GP 3.2 Collect Improvement Information (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 4.1 Establish Quantitative Objectives for the Process (GG 4 Institutionalize a Quantitatively Managed Process)

GP 4.2 Stabilize Subprocess Performance (GG 4 Institutionalize a Quantitatively Managed Process)

GP 5.1 Ensure Continuous Process Improvement (GG 5 Institutionalize an Optimizing Process)

GP 5.2 Correct Root Causes of Problems (GG 5 Institutionalize an Optimizing Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

incomplete process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Integrated Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Notes (Supporting Informative Components)

Numbering Scheme (Process Area Components)

OID (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPF (Appendix B: Acronyms)

OPP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Organization of This Document (Preface)

Organizational Innovation and Deployment (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

OT (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Overview (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

PA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Performed Process (Process Institutionalization)

performed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

PMC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

PP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

PPQA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Project Planning (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Purpose (Preface)

Purpose Statements (Components Associated with Part Two)

QPM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Quantitative Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

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

reference (Appendix D: Glossary)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

Related Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Relationships Among Processes (Process Institutionalization)

REQM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

required CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

Required Components (Required, Expected, and Informative Components)

Requirements Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Risk Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

RSKM (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 Requirements (Requirements Management)

SG 2 Develop Contractual Requirements (Acquisition Requirements Development)

SG 2 Select Suppliers (Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development)

SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance (Quantitative Project Management)

SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan (Project Planning)

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

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Collect and Analyze Improvement Proposals (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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 Projects Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Projects Objectives (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

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

SP 1.1 Select Defect Data for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Defects)

SP 1.1 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

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 Defects)

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

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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 Process-Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

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

SP 1.2 Identify and Analyze Innovations (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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

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 Projects 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 the Projects Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.3 Manage Requirements Changes (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

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

SP 1.3 Pilot Improvements (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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

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

SP 1.4 Establish the Organizations Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

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

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Manage Project Performance (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.4 Select Improvements for Deployment (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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 Identify Inconsistencies Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

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

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

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

SP 1.6 Establish Integrated Teams (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.6 Select Solutions (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

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

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

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

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

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

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 Defects)

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

SP 2.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

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

SP 2.1 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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

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

SP 2.2 Apply Statistical Methods to Understand Variation (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Changes (SG 2 Address Causes of Defects)

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 Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

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 Measure Improvement Effects (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

SP 2.3 Monitor Performance of the Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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 Record Statistical Management Data (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

SP 2.5 Plan for 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 Lessons Learned)

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 Lessons Learned)

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 3.3 Monitor Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Process-Related Experiences into the Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

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)

SSAD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

staged representation (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)

Tying It All Together (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Typical Supplier Deliverables (Components Associated with Part Two)

Typical Work Products (Components Associated with Part Two)

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)

process asset

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Process Institutionalization)

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

GP 3.2 Collect Improvement Information (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

Integrated Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

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

Organizational Innovation and Deployment (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Definition (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

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 (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets (Organizational Process Definition)

SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Improvements (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned (Organizational Process Focus)

SP 1.1 Establish the Projects Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

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

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 Organizations Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.4 Select Improvements for Deployment (SG 1 Select Improvements)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organizations Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

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

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

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

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

SP 2.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

SP 2.1 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

SP 2.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

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

SP 3.3 Monitor Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Process-Related Experiences into the Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

process asset library

GP 3.2 Collect Improvement Information (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

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

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Process Definition (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

process asset library (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitative Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

SP 1.1 Establish the Projects Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 1.5 Establish the Organizations Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

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

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

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

process attribute

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

process attribute (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitatively Managed Process (Process Institutionalization)

SP 1.3 Select the Subprocesses to Be Statistically Managed (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.1 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

process capability

Appendix A: References (The Appendices and Glossary)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

GP 5.1 Ensure Continuous Process Improvement (GG 5 Institutionalize an Optimizing Process)

process attribute (Appendix D: Glossary)

process capability (Appendix D: Glossary)

required CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Collect and Analyze Improvement Proposals (SG 1 Select Improvements)

SP 1.1 Select Defect Data for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Defects)

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

SP 1.4 Manage Project Performance (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 2.3 Monitor Performance of the Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

process context

organizational unit (Appendix D: Glossary)

process context (Appendix D: Glossary)

process definition

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

GP 3.2 Collect Improvement Information (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

Integrated Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Measurement and Analysis (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

OPD (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Organizational Process Definition (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

SP 1.1 Establish the Projects Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

SP 1.3 Establish the Projects Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Projects 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 Projects Defined Process)

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

SP 1.6 Establish Integrated Teams (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 2.1 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

SP 2.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

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

SP 2.4 Record Statistical Management Data (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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

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

SP 3.4 Incorporate Process-Related Experiences into the Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

process description

Capability Level 2: Managed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

Configuration Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Process Institutionalization)

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 (Process Institutionalization)

managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

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

organizational process assets (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

process definition (Appendix D: Glossary)

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 and Services (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 Organizations Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 2.1 Communicate and Ensure Resolution of Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

SP 2.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

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

SP 3.3 Monitor Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

subprocess (Appendix D: Glossary)

Support Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

process element

Defined Process (Process Institutionalization)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

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

Organizational Process Definition (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

process architecture (Appendix D: Glossary)

process element (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitative Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

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

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

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

SP 1.2 Identify and Analyze Innovations (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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

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

SP 2.3 Monitor Performance of the Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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 (Using CMMI Models)

Organizational Process Focus (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

process group (Appendix D: Glossary)

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

Using CMMI Appraisals (Using CMMI Models)

process improvement

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

Adopting CMMI (Using CMMI Models)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Appendix A: References (The Appendices and Glossary)

Appraisal Considerations (Using CMMI Models)

appraisal findings (Appendix D: Glossary)

assessment (Appendix D: Glossary)

Audience (Preface)

audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

capability level (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

capability level profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI for Acquisition (Introduction)

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI-Related Training (Using CMMI Models)

continuous representation (Appendix D: Glossary)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Process Institutionalization)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

GP 5.1 Ensure Continuous Process Improvement (GG 5 Institutionalize an Optimizing 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)

Optimizing Process (Process Institutionalization)

Organization of This Document (Preface)

Organizational Innovation and Deployment (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Preface (CMMI for Acquisition, version 1.2)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

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 (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

quantitative objective (Appendix D: Glossary)

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)

required CMMI components (Appendix D: Glossary)

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 2 Plan and Implement Process Improvements (Organizational Process Focus)

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

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

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organizations 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 Select Improvements for Deployment (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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 Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

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

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

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Improvements)

SP 2.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

SP 3.4 Incorporate Process-Related Experiences into the Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

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 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)

GP 5.1 Ensure Continuous Process Improvement (GG 5 Institutionalize an Optimizing Process)

Maturity Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Optimizing Process (Process Institutionalization)

process improvement objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

process improvement plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

quantitative objective (Appendix D: Glossary)

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

SP 2.2 Implement Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process Improvements)

process improvement plan

Organizational Process Focus (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 the Strategic Training Needs (SG 1 Establish an Organizational Training Capability)

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

process measurement

process measurement (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.3 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 Improvements (Organizational Process Focus)

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

process performance

Capability Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Capability Levels)

Capability Level 5: Optimizing (Understanding Capability Levels)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

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

GP 4.1 Establish Quantitative Objectives for the Process (GG 4 Institutionalize a Quantitatively Managed Process)

GP 4.2 Stabilize Subprocess Performance (GG 4 Institutionalize a Quantitatively Managed Process)

GP 5.1 Ensure Continuous Process Improvement (GG 5 Institutionalize an Optimizing Process)

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)

Optimizing Process (Process Institutionalization)

optimizing process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Innovation and Deployment (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

process-performance baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

quality and process-performance objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitative Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Quantitatively Managed Process (Process Institutionalization)

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

SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance (Quantitative Project Management)

SP 1.1 Collect and Analyze Improvement Proposals (SG 1 Select Improvements)

SP 1.1 Establish the Projects Objectives (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 1.2 Establish Process-Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.2 Identify and Analyze Innovations (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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

SP 1.3 Establish Quality and Process-Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

SP 1.3 Select the Subprocesses to Be Statistically Managed (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

SP 1.4 Establish the Organizations Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.4 Manage Project Performance (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 1.4 Select Improvements for Deployment (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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

SP 2.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

SP 2.2 Apply Statistical Methods to Understand Variation (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Changes (SG 2 Address Causes of Defects)

SP 2.3 Measure Improvement Effects (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

SP 2.3 Monitor Performance of the Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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

SP 3.4 Incorporate Process-Related Experiences into the Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

statistical process control (Appendix D: Glossary)

process tailoring

Organizational Process Definition (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

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 Lessons Learned)

SP 3.3 Monitor Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

process-performance baseline

GP 4.2 Stabilize Subprocess Performance (GG 4 Institutionalize a Quantitatively Managed Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

process-performance baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitative Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

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

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 1.3 Establish Quality and Process-Performance Objectives (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

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

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

SP 2.2 Apply Statistical Methods to Understand Variation (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

process-performance model

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Innovation and Deployment (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

process-performance model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitative Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Collect and Analyze Improvement Proposals (SG 1 Select Improvements)

SP 1.1 Establish the Projects Objectives (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

SP 1.2 Identify and Analyze Innovations (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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

SP 1.4 Manage Project Performance (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

SP 2.2 Apply Statistical Methods to Understand Variation (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

product

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

Acknowledgments (Preface)

acquirer (Appendix D: Glossary)

acquisition (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

acquisition strategy (Appendix D: Glossary)

Acquisition Technical Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Agreement Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Appendix A: References (The Appendices and Glossary)

Appendix C: Project Participants (The Appendices and Glossary)

appraisal (Appendix D: Glossary)

assessment (Appendix D: Glossary)

audit (Appendix D: Glossary)

baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

capable process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

change management (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Architecture Team (Appendix C: Project Participants)

CMMI for Acquisition, version 1.2

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: Project Participants)

configuration baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration identification (Appendix D: Glossary)

configuration item (Appendix D: Glossary)

Configuration Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

contractual requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

customer (Appendix D: Glossary)

customer requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

defect density (Appendix D: Glossary)

defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Defined Process (Process Institutionalization)

deliverable (Appendix D: Glossary)

derived requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

development (Appendix D: Glossary)

development plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

discipline (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

Generic Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

GG 1 Achieve Specific Goals (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

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 Manage Configurations (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)

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

GP 3.2 Collect Improvement Information (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 4.1 Establish Quantitative Objectives for the Process (GG 4 Institutionalize a Quantitatively Managed Process)

GP 4.2 Stabilize Subprocess Performance (GG 4 Institutionalize a Quantitatively 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)

Integrated Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

integrated team (Appendix D: Glossary)

Introduction (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Introductory Notes (Components Associated with Part Two)

IPD-CMM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

lifecycle model (Appendix D: Glossary)

Managed Process (Process Institutionalization)

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)

Maturity Level 4: Quantitatively Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

nontechnical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

objective (Appendix D: Glossary)

objectively evaluate (Appendix D: Glossary)

operational scenario (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of This Document (Preface)

organization's business objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

organization's measurement repository (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organizational Innovation and Deployment (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

peer review (Appendix D: Glossary)

Performed Process (Process Institutionalization)

performed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

PPQA (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Preface (CMMI for Acquisition, version 1.2)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 context (Appendix D: Glossary)

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 component (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

product lifecycle (Appendix D: Glossary)

product line (Appendix D: Glossary)

product requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

product suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

product-related lifecycle processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

project (Appendix D: Glossary)

project manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

project plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Planning (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

project startup (Appendix D: Glossary)

prototype (Appendix D: Glossary)

Purpose (Preface)

quality (Appendix D: Glossary)

quality and process-performance objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitative Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

quantitatively managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitatively Managed Process (Process Institutionalization)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Relationships Among Processes (Process Institutionalization)

requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

return on investment (Appendix D: Glossary)

Risk Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

risk management strategy (Appendix D: Glossary)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

service (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 Project Against 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 Projects 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)

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

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

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Collect and Analyze Improvement Proposals (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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 the Acquisition Strategy (SG 1 Establish Estimates)

SP 1.1 Establish the Projects Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Projects Objectives (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

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 Project Against Plan)

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

SP 1.1 Obtain an Understanding of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.1 Select Defect Data for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Defects)

SP 1.1 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

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 Defects)

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

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organizations Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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 Establish Process-Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

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 Identify and Analyze Innovations (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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

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

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products and Services (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 Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.2. Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer 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 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 Quality and Process-Performance Objectives (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 Projects Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Projects 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 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 Project Against Plan)

SP 1.3 Pilot Improvements (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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

SP 1.3 Select the Subprocesses to Be Statistically Managed (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

SP 1.4 Establish the Organizations Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

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

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

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

SP 1.4 Manage Project Performance (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

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

SP 1.4 Select Evaluation Methods (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.4 Select Improvements for Deployment (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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 Organizations Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

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

SP 1.5 Evaluate Alternatives (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

SP 1.5 Identify Inconsistencies Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

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

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

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

SP 1.6 Establish Integrated Teams (SG 1 Use the Projects 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 Project Against Plan)

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

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

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

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

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

SP 2.1 Communicate and Ensure Resolution of Noncompliance Issues (SG 2 Provide Objective Insight)

SP 2.1 Deliver Training (SG 2 Provide Necessary Training)

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

SP 2.1 Establish Process Action Plans (SG 2 Plan and Implement Process 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 2.1 Identify Risks (SG 2 Identify and Analyze Risks)

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

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 Plan the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

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 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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

SP 2.2 Apply Statistical Methods to Understand Variation (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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 Necessary Training)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Changes (SG 2 Address Causes of Defects)

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 Improvements)

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 Manage the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

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 Necessary Training)

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

SP 2.3 Measure Improvement Effects (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

SP 2.3 Monitor Performance of the Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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

SP 2.3 Record Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Defects)

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 2.4 Communicate Results (SG 2 Provide Measurement Results)

SP 2.4 Plan for Project Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.4 Record Statistical Management Data (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

SP 2.5 Plan for 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 Lessons Learned)

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 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 Lessons Learned)

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 3.3 Monitor Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

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

SP 3.4 Incorporate Process-Related Experiences into the Organizational Process Assets (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

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)

technical performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

technical requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

typical work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

Typical Work Products (Components Associated with Part Two)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

validation (Appendix D: Glossary)

verification (Appendix D: Glossary)

work breakdown structure (WBS) (Appendix D: Glossary)

work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

work product and task attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

Your Process Improvement Program (Using CMMI Models)

product component

Acquisition Requirements Development (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Acquisition Verification (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

configuration baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

Integrated Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Measurement and Analysis (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

product requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

prototype (Appendix D: Glossary)

quality (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirement (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

SG 1 Prepare for Validation (Acquisition Validation)

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

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 Projects Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

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 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)

work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component requirements

Acquisition Requirements Development (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Integrated Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

product component requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

product requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Establish the Projects Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

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 (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

configuration baseline (Appendix D: Glossary)

development plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Preface (CMMI for Acquisition, version 1.2)

product lifecycle (Appendix D: Glossary)

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

SP 1.2 Identify and Analyze Innovations (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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

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

product line

product line (Appendix D: Glossary)

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

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

SP 2.1 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

SP 2.2 Apply Statistical Methods to Understand Variation (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

product requirements

derived requirements (Appendix D: Glossary)

product requirements (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)

assessment (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Architecture Team (Appendix C: Project Participants)

CMMI Framework (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI model (Appendix D: Glossary)

CMMI Product Suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

development (Appendix D: Glossary)

discipline (Appendix D: Glossary)

manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

objective (Appendix D: Glossary)

peer review (Appendix D: Glossary)

Preface (CMMI for Acquisition, version 1.2)

process (Appendix D: Glossary)

product (Appendix D: Glossary)

product component (Appendix D: Glossary)

product suite (Appendix D: Glossary)

project (Appendix D: Glossary)

project manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

quality and process-performance objectives (Appendix D: Glossary)

senior manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

service (Appendix D: Glossary)

stakeholder (Appendix D: Glossary)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

work product (Appendix D: Glossary)

Your Process Improvement Program (Using CMMI Models)

product-related lifecycle processes

product-related lifecycle processes (Appendix D: Glossary)

SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process (Integrated Project Management)

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

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)

profile (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 2.5 Plan for 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

CMMI for Acquisition, version 1.2

CMMI Steering Group (Appendix C: Project Participants)

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

Measurement and Analysis (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

PERT (Appendix B: Acronyms)

process improvement (Appendix D: Glossary)

program (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 1.2 Identify and Analyze Innovations (SG 1 Select Improvements)

SP 1.4 Establish 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 Necessary Training)

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

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

training (Appendix D: Glossary)

Using CMMI Models (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Your Process Improvement Program (Using CMMI Models)

project

About Capability Maturity Models (Introduction)

Acknowledgments (Preface)

Acquisition Requirements Development (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Acquisition Technical Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Advancing Through Capability Levels (Understanding Capability Levels)

Advancing Through Maturity Levels (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Agreement Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Appendix C: Project Participants (The Appendices and Glossary)

Applying Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Capability Level 3: Defined (Understanding Capability Levels)

Causal Analysis and Resolution (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

CMMI for Acquisition, version 1.2

CMMI Models (Using CMMI Models)

CMMI Steering Group (Appendix C: Project Participants)

Components Associated with Part Two (Process Area Components)

Configuration Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

customer (Appendix D: Glossary)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Defined Process (Process Institutionalization)

development (Appendix D: Glossary)

development plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

equivalent staging (Appendix D: Glossary)

Equivalent Staging (Tying It All Together)

Evolution of CMMI (Introduction)

Examples (Supporting Informative Components)

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 Manage Configurations (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)

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

GP 3.2 Collect Improvement Information (GG 3 Institutionalize a Defined Process)

GP 4.1 Establish Quantitative Objectives for the Process (GG 4 Institutionalize a Quantitatively Managed Process)

GP 4.2 Stabilize Subprocess Performance (GG 4 Institutionalize a Quantitatively Managed Process)

GP 5.2 Correct Root Causes of Problems (GG 5 Institutionalize an Optimizing Process)

High Maturity Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Integrated Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 (Process Institutionalization)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Numbering Scheme (Process Area Components)

Optimizing Process (Process Institutionalization)

organization (Appendix D: Glossary)

Organization of This Document (Preface)

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

Organizational Innovation and Deployment (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Definition (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Focus (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Process Performance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

Organizational Training (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

PMC (Appendix B: Acronyms)

PP (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Process and Product Quality Assurance (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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)

process-performance model (Appendix D: Glossary)

program (Appendix D: Glossary)

project (Appendix D: Glossary)

project manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Monitoring and Control (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

project plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Planning (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Project Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

project progress and performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

project startup (Appendix D: Glossary)

project's defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

QPM (Appendix B: Acronyms)

Quantitative Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

quantitatively managed process (Appendix D: Glossary)

Quantitatively Managed Process (Process Institutionalization)

References (Supporting Informative Components)

Related Process Areas (Components Associated with Part Two)

Relationships Among Process Areas (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Relationships Among Processes (Process Institutionalization)

requirements analysis (Appendix D: Glossary)

requirements management (Appendix D: Glossary)

Requirements Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Risk Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

risk management strategy (Appendix D: Glossary)

Selections that Influence Your Program (Using CMMI Models)

senior manager (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 Project Against Plan (Project Monitoring and Control)

SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project (Quantitative Project Management)

SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process (Integrated Project Management)

SG 2 Address Causes of Defects (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 Necessary Training (Organizational Training)

SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance (Quantitative Project Management)

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

SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned (Organizational Process Focus)

SG 3 Obtain Commitment to the Plan (Project Planning)

SG 3 Verify Selected Work Products (Acquisition Verification)

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

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

shared vision (Appendix D: Glossary)

Solicitation and Supplier Agreement Development (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

SP 1.1 Collect and Analyze Improvement Proposals (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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 Projects Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.1 Establish the Projects Objectives (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

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 Project Against Plan)

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

SP 1.1 Obtain an Understanding of Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

SP 1.1 Select Defect Data for Analysis (SG 1 Determine Causes of Defects)

SP 1.1 Select Processes (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

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 Defects)

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

SP 1.2 Appraise the Organizations Processes (SG 1 Determine Process Improvement Opportunities)

SP 1.2 Compose the Defined Process (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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 Lifecycle Model Descriptions (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

SP 1.2 Establish Process-Performance Measures (SG 1 Establish Performance Baselines and Models)

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 Identify and Analyze Innovations (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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

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

SP 1.2 Objectively Evaluate Work Products and Services (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 Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.2. Develop and Prioritize Customer Requirements (SG 1 Develop Customer 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 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 Quality and Process-Performance Objectives (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 Projects Work Environment (SG 1 Use the Projects 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 Project Against Plan)

SP 1.3 Pilot Improvements (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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

SP 1.3 Select the Subprocesses to Be Statistically Managed (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

SP 1.4 Establish the Organizations Measurement Repository (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

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

SP 1.4 Integrate Plans (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

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

SP 1.4 Manage Project Performance (SG 1 Quantitatively Manage the Project)

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

SP 1.4 Select Improvements for Deployment (SG 1 Select Improvements)

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 Organizations Process Asset Library (SG 1 Establish Organizational Process Assets)

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

SP 1.5 Identify Inconsistencies Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

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

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

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

SP 1.6 Establish Integrated Teams (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

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

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

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

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

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

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

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

SP 2.1 Communicate and Ensure Resolution of 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 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 Defects)

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

SP 2.1 Plan the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

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

SP 2.1 Select Measures and Analytic Techniques (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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

SP 2.2 Apply Statistical Methods to Understand Variation (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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 Necessary Training)

SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Changes (SG 2 Address Causes of Defects)

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 Selected Interfaces (SG 2 Perform Interface Management)

SP 2.2 Manage the Deployment (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

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

SP 2.3 Assess Training Effectiveness (SG 2 Provide Necessary Training)

SP 2.3 Measure Improvement Effects (SG 2 Deploy Improvements)

SP 2.3 Monitor Performance of the Selected Subprocesses (SG 2 Statistically Manage Subprocess Performance)

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

SP 2.3 Record Data (SG 2 Address Causes of Defects)

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 for Project Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.5 Plan for 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 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 Lessons Learned)

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)

SP 3.3 Monitor Implementation (SG 3 Deploy Organizational Process Assets and Incorporate Lessons Learned)

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

Specific Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

stakeholder (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)

tailoring (Appendix D: Glossary)

tailoring guidelines (Appendix D: Glossary)

Tying It All Together (About CMMI for Acquisition)

Typical Supplier Deliverables (Components Associated with Part Two)

Typical Work Products (Components Associated with Part Two)

Typographical Conventions (Process Area Components)

Understanding Levels (Tying It All Together)

work product and task attributes (Appendix D: Glossary)

project manager

Organizational Processes (Relationships Among Process Areas)

project manager (Appendix D: Glossary)

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

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

SP 2.2 Establish Negotiation Plans (SG 2 Select Suppliers)

project plan

Acquisition Technical Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Applying Generic Practices (Generic Goals and Generic Practices)

Configuration Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

development plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

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

GP 2.6 Manage Configurations (GG 2 Institutionalize a Managed Process)

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

Integrated Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Introductory Notes (Components Associated with Part Two)

Maturity Level 2: Managed (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Maturity Level 3: Defined (Understanding Maturity Levels)

Measurement and Analysis (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Numbering Scheme (Process Area Components)

Organizational Training (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

project plan (Appendix D: Glossary)

Project Planning (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Risk Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 Project Against 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 (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 Project Against 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 Project Against 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 Projects 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 Project Against Plan)

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 Projects Defined Process)

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

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

SP 1.5 Identify Inconsistencies Between Project Work and Requirements (SG 1 Manage Requirements)

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

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

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

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

SP 1.7 Contribute to Organizational Process Assets (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

SP 1.8 Monitor Transition to Operations and Support (SG 1 Monitor Project Against 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 Manage Dependencies (SG 2 Coordinate and Collaborate with Relevant Stakeholders)

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

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

SP 2.4 Plan for Project Resources (SG 2 Develop a Project Plan)

SP 2.5 Plan for 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 Lessons Learned)

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)

Specific Practices (Components Associated with Part Two)

Typical Work Products (Components Associated with Part Two)

project progress and performance

Project Monitoring and Control (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

project progress and performance (Appendix D: Glossary)

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 Project Against Plan)

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

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

Typical Supplier Deliverables (Components Associated with Part Two)

project startup

Integrated Project Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

project (Appendix D: Glossary)

project startup (Appendix D: Glossary)

SP 1.1 Establish the Projects Defined Process (SG 1 Use the Projects Defined Process)

project's defined process

project's defined process (Appendix D: Glossary)

prototype

Acquisition Technical Management (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Acquisition Validation (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the Process Areas)

Decision Analysis and Resolution (Generic Goals and Generic Practices, and the 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 1.2 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 Alternatives (SG 1 Evaluate Alternatives)

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

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