SMA: The Program Lifecycle Company recently supported a client needing EVMS expertise in an Agile environment. Initially we were brought in for proposal support and supported the client through a successful contract award. However, after two consulting firms failed to establish the IBR, the client turned back to us. They remembered the quality of our work in the earlier phases of the project. Our team stepped in, streamlined their cost and schedule data, and prepared them for a successful IBR with the prime contractor, end customer, and DCMA.

From Zero to IBR Success in 60 Days

In just 60 days, we guided our client from ground zero to a successful IBR. It exceeded the expectations of both the prime contractor and DCMA. Our dedicated support included:

• Establishing a Complete EVMS: Streamlining the cost and schedule data required for compliance.
• Delivering Comprehensive IBR Materials: Crafting a robust IBR presentation, complete with polished slides, an in-depth SR), and a comprehensive CAM Notebook.
• On-Site and Virtual Support: Providing hands-on guidance to ensure every aspect of the IBR aligned with the client’s objectives and customer expectations.

This achievement would not have been possible without the hard work and trust of our client. We congratulate them on this significant milestone and commend their commitment to excellence.

Successfully navigating an Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) is a pivotal moment for any program team. It proves that your project is on a solid foundation with clear objectives, achievable schedules, and the right resources. This critical milestone provides confidence to customers, primes, and oversight agencies like the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) that your team is ready to execute.

However, the process of getting there is no small feat. A successful IBR require teams to demonstrate that their Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) fully captures the project’s technical scope, ensures work is scheduled accurately and realistically, addresses both known and unknown risks, and verifies that the right mix of resources are in place to meet all contractual obligations.

For many teams, this process can feel overwhelming. Deliverables and artifacts such as Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Integrated Program Management Data and Analysis Report (IPMDAR), Schedule Risk Assessments (SRAs), Control Account Manager (CAM) Notebooks, and initial Contractor Data Requirements List (CDRL) items must be meticulously prepared. For teams unfamiliar with the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or the IBR process itself, the road to success can seem daunting.

Your IBR Success Story Starts Here

If your team is feeling the weight of an upcoming IBR, you don’t have to go it alone. Our experienced cost and schedule analysts and EVMS consultants are ready to help you prepare, present, and succeed. From building your PMB to delivering polished IBR materials, we create an environment where your program can thrive.

Don’t risk delays or setbacks. Contact us today to ensure your IBR is a resounding success.

Click https://smawins.com/contact-us/, and select IBR Support in the dropdown.

Jacque Keats, CF APMP, is SMA’s Chief Operations Officer and is a recognized industry expert in the field of system integration for project management, with over 30 years of experience developing and implementing award winning scheduling, resource planning, costing, and enterprise project management systems for fortune 500 companies and government agencies.