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Verification & Validation
AMS Policy Section 2.1.6Verification and validation are performed throughout the AMS lifecycle to support investment decision-making and make sure the right products are built right.
What Must be Done
Plan and execute V&V activities during each lifecycle management phase for key work products, product components, and end products.
Who Does It
Program offices and service organizations.
Who Approves
In-service decision authority approves end product.
Templates specify document approval authorities.
Key Outputs and Products
| AMS Phase | Key Work Products |
|---|---|
| Service Analysis & Strategic Planning | Preliminary shortfall analysis, CRD plan |
| Concept & Requirements Definition | Solution ConOps, preliminary PRD, EA products & amendments, shortfall analysis, investment analysis plan |
| Initial Investment Analysis | Updated PRD, initial business case, initial ISPD, final investment analysis plan |
| Final Investment Analysis | Final PRD, final business case, final ISPD, Acquisition Program Baseline, tailored ISR Checklist, Screening Information Request |
| Solution Implementation | Contract and specification, design documents, product demonstration decision (if applicable), end-product or service |
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