Notice of Earned Value Management System-Post Award Postaward Integrated Baseline Review
Offerors must demonstrate or plan for compliance with EIA-748 EVMS guidelines and secure government approval of their EVMS plan before contract award.
Overview
FAR 52.234-3 requires offerors to demonstrate compliance with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines, specifically those outlined in the Electronic Industries Alliance Standard 748 (EIA-748), as part of the post-award process. If an offeror's EVMS has not been previously determined compliant by a Cognizant Federal Agency, the offeror must submit a detailed plan for achieving compliance, including system descriptions, distinctions from current systems, administration procedures for subcontractors, and evidence of evaluations. The provision also mandates identification of major subcontractors subject to EVMS requirements and requires agreement between the prime contractor and the government on these selections. The government must review and approve the EVMS plan before contract award, and the plan must include milestones for achieving compliance.
Key Rules
- EVMS Compliance Documentation
- Offerors must provide documentation of EVMS compliance with EIA-748 or submit a comprehensive plan for compliance if not already approved.
- Comprehensive Compliance Plan Requirements
- The plan must detail the intended EVMS, differences from existing systems, application of guidelines, administration for subcontractors, and results of any evaluations.
- Government Review and Approval
- The government will review and must approve the EVMS plan before contract award.
- Subcontractor Identification and Agreement
- Offerors must identify major subcontractors or efforts subject to EVMS, and both the prime and government must agree on these selections.
Responsibilities
- Contracting Officers: Review and approve EVMS plans, ensure compliance before award, and agree on subcontractor selections.
- Contractors: Provide compliance documentation or a comprehensive plan, assist with reviews, and identify major subcontractors for EVMS application.
- Agencies: Oversee compliance, review plans, and participate in subcontractor agreement.
Practical Implications
- Ensures robust project management and cost control through EVMS compliance.
- Impacts proposal preparation, requiring detailed planning and documentation.
- Common pitfalls include incomplete plans, lack of clear milestones, or failure to identify subcontractors appropriately.