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PURPOSE

This Marshall Policy Directive (MPD) describes the earned value management (EVM) principles based policy which shall be used for all MSFC programs and projects to meet the need for successful execution of all cost, scheduling and technical objectives. The MPD is written to be in compliance with all applicable Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Agency requirements. These OMB and Agency requirements are contained in the documents listed in 3, "Authority." A more detailed description of the earned value management system (EVMS) requirements is provided in the Marshall Procedural Requirements (MPR) 7120.5, Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Requirements.

APPLICABILITY

This MPD applies to the personnel, programs, projects, and activities at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) and MSFC Michoud Assembly Facility, including contractors and resident agencies to the extent specified in their respective contracts or agreements. ("Contractors," for purposes of this paragraph, include contractors, grantees, Cooperative Agreement recipients, Space Act Agreement partners, or other agreement parties.)