Information Memorandum No. 06-059
Subject: EVM System Status (INFORMATION)
Date:  January 5, 2006
Target Audience:  Administrative Contracting Officers and EVM Specialists

New Information/Guidance/Tools:

• The purpose of this memorandum is to remind ACOs of the requirement to submit EVM system status annually to the DCMA Headquarters EVMS Performance Advocate.
  • Information is reported 30 days after annual surveillance has been accomplished or when the system status changes, whichever is earlier.
• The ACO should ensure the EVMS Supplier Validation List is accurate and current as it relates to their supplier.
• The EVMS Supplier Validation List is used to:
  • Provide information to DoD acquisition personnel for use in source selection.
  • Ensure supplier's EVM system is in compliance with the EIA 748 ANSI Standard.
  • Ensures data produced by the supplier's EVM system is reliable for Program Manager decision making.
• This information is applicable to DCMA instruction process for Earned Value Management System - Reviews, Paragraph 3.3.