EVM ADOPTION

U.S. government entities, such as DoD, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Energy, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as well as international government entities, have set the basic definitions, concepts, and requirements for EVMS through their contract management agencies. Many implementation and intent guides have been published and revised, but the basic EVM requirements (with the exception of some rewording to clarify meaning) have remained unchanged.

Although DoD will continue to review contractors’ EVM systems, it encourages contractors and the entire industrial sector to assume growing responsibility for EVM processes. Numerous EVM consulting and training assistance groups stand ready to assist in EVM implementation, execution, reporting, or any other facet.