1. Module 8 Introduction to Validation
CMQ101 - Course Introduction
9/11/2018
Module 8 Introduction to Validation
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2. Module Terminal Learning Objective (TLO)
Recall the validation process for ECPs, including DCMA’s role in determining that validation.

3. Enabling Learning Objectives (ELOs)
Match the steps of the validation process for ECPs to DCMA’s role in determining validation for ECPs.
Identify the document status to determine whether the ECP change has been implemented.
Define Class I and Class II ECP validation methods.

4. Module Topics ECP validation process (post inspection)
ECP change document status
Configuration validation
Class I and Class II ECP validation methods

5. What’s In It For Me? (WIIFM)
What do you know about ECP validation?
What do you want to know about the ECP validation?
What do you want to learn about ECP validation?

6. CME204 Engineering Change Proposal Review
Post-Inspection Validation

7. Why is ECP Validation Important?
Closes request with appropriate approved action quickly
Prevents configuration management from becoming unmanageable
Ensures policies and procedures are followed
CMMI-ACQ v1.3: “Once a change request has been processed, it is critical to close the request with the appropriate approved action as soon as it is practical.”

8. ECP Validation Overall Implementation
Applies to revised and produced:
Configuration Documentation (CDs)
Configuration Items (CIs)
Confirms proper incorporation of the ECP
ECPs for example

9. Why is Post-Inspection Validation important? (Select all that apply.)
Knowledge Review
Why is Post-Inspection Validation important? (Select all that apply.)
Identifies changes that need to occur to the product
Confirms the proper incorporation of the ECP
Provides support for the supplier to implement changes
Ensures implementations are done in a timely manner

10. ECP Validation Document Status
Periodically assess all approved ECPs by:
Reviewing the DCMA ECP/RFV Tracking Logs
Cross-referencing with Government Program Office (GPO) and supplier Configuration Status Accounting logs, if available
Has the change been implemented?

11. ECP Validation Document Status, Cont.
Ask yourself these 2 questions:
Is implementation timely?
Is the GPO aware?
Appendix C, Section C 4.3 Post Inspection: ECP Configuration Validation

12. ECP Validation Through Surveillance Class I ECPs
Class I ECP Validation results in:
Contract modification
Or a new contract thus requiring surveillance
Validate in accordance with DCMA surveillance policies
Class I (Major)
Form
Fit
Function
Interface characteristics
Safety

13. ECP Validation Through Surveillance Class II ECPs
In accordance with CMO Local Procedures
Risk-based
Available personnel
In accordance with Supplier Procedures
Timeliness
Process flow (manual vs. electronic)
Class II (Minor)
Configuration documentation
Processes

14. ECP Validation Through Surveillance, Configuration Validation
Audit CD and CI end product
Audit amount of time the supplier takes to update
Verify flow-down of approved TDP requirements
Accurately incorporated in the CI
Verify CD revision has incremented
Verify CD revision indicator authority points to the ECP

15. ECP Experiences Discussion

16. Introduction to Validation
Summary

17. Key Points ECP validation process (post inspection)
ECP change document status
Configuration validation
Class I and Class II ECP validation methods

18. Summary
What did you consider to be the most challenging aspect of validating ECPs?
What best practice would you share with a new engineer about the post- inspection validation process?
What was your key take-away regarding validation?

19. Questions?