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- Census Bureau Transformation & Application Modernization (CenTAM) - Draft Solicitation Sections for Industry Review and Feedback Federal contract opportunity
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- YA1323-26-CENTAMSN-0002
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- Department of Commerce US Census Bureau
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GEOTAM Deliverables and Work Products Summary
This document is a comprehensive attachment outlining deliverables and work products required under the Geography Division Transformation and Application Modernization (GEOTAM) contract with the U.S. Census Bureau. The contract encompasses transformation and modernization initiatives for the Census Bureau's Geography Division, requiring the contractor to deliver extensive management, technical, and operational artifacts throughout the contract lifecycle.
The deliverables are organized into two primary categories. First, formal deliverables with specific due dates include the Contract Management Plan (due 10 business days after Program Manager clearance), Monthly Contract Administration Status Reports (due monthly), Kick-off Meeting materials (due within 5 business days of award), Quality Control Plan (due annually), Transition-In Plan (due 10 business days after PM clearance), Transition-Out Plan (due 90 business days before contract end), Weekly Status Reports (due weekly), Monthly Cost and Schedule Reports (due monthly), Program Management Review meetings (first submission 60 days after contract start, then as defined by Contracting Officer's Representative), and various technical strategy documents including Cloud Application Migration Strategy, Defect Management Plan, and Test Data Strategy Plans (multiple items with TBD due dates). Second, work products include ongoing artifacts such as Change Logs, Communication Plans, Contractor Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS), Lessons Learned Logs, Meeting Minutes, Risk Registers, and comprehensive technical documentation supporting IT project management, systems engineering, testing, security, architecture planning, and operations. All deliverables and work products must be submitted electronically to the Government Repository for review by the Contracting Officer's Representative and Government Program Management Office (GPMO), with delivery methods and frequencies clearly specified for each item to ensure continuous contract oversight and program transparency.
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Geography Division Transformation and
Application Modernization (GEOTAM)
Deliverables and Work Products
April 17, 2026
U.S. Census Bureau
Geography Division Transformation and Application Modernization
GEOTAM Attachment: Deliverables and Work Products
1.0 Deliverables
Deliverable Section C Reference
Elements of the Deliverable Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
Contract Management Plan (CMP)
3.1.1.1 Order
Governance
Defines the Contractor’s organizational structure, management controls, and processes used to administer and oversee the order.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Contractor team capabilities.
• Contractor team & CPMO organizational structure, roles, and points of contact.
• Staffing Plan that details the required resources, skillsets, onboarding, retention, suitability, training, and staffing strategies throughout the life of the order.
• Subcontractor Management Plan that describes how subcontractors are managed, coordinated, overseen, and integrated into order execution.
• Governance structure and decision-making protocols.
• Project management procedures and controls.
• Schedule management (contract-level).
• Cost management.
• Quality management & continuous improvement.
• Risk and issue management.
• Communication management (contract-administrative).
• Compliance management
• Schedule and scope management
• Governance
• Project management procedures and policies, including a process for project tracking in terms of
10 business days after the Program Manager has been cleared, and no more than 3 business days after updates have been made
Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Reference
Elements of the Deliverable Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location identified deliverables, working documents, work products and cost.
Monthly Contract Administration Status Report
(MCASR)
3.1.1.2 Staffing and
Subcontractor Management
Summarizes monthly contract performance, updates to management artifacts, task status, risks, issues, and support needs.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Any updates made to the CMP, QCP, Risk and Mitigation Plans, Order Communications and Decision Logs, Staffing Plans, and Subcontractor Management Plan.
• Updated Staffing Matrix
• Monthly Internal Use Software (IUS) Monthly Report.
• The identification, summary description, and status of in-progress and newly assigned tasks.
• Progress against agreed-to milestones.
• Risks and issues that may impede progress.
• Request for support required from the GEO Program.
• Identification of delivered work products/working documents/deliverables and pending action items.
Monthly Electronic to
COR/GPMO
along with the monthly invoice submission
Kick-off meeting
3.1.4.1 Kick-off
Meeting
Provides initial alignment between the Contractor and the Government by introducing key personnel, reviewing scope and expectations, and establishing the processes and protocols for order execution.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• An introduction of Contractor key personnel and other significant team members.
Within five
(5) business days of contract award
Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Elements of the Deliverable Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
• A review of the background, scope, schedule and deliverables.
• An overview of the activities required to initiate and manage the contract.
• A review of invoice procedures and expectations for contract-level reporting.
• 3Discussion of initial coordination, communication expectations, and operational readiness steps.
Personnel Documentation Records
3.1.1.2 Staffing and
Subcontractor Management
A complete and update-to-date collection of all personnel-related documentation for Contractor and subcontractor staff assigned under this contract to provide to the Government upon request in the format and timeframe specified by the Government.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Suitability Records
• Training Completion Records
• Certification Evidence
• Role Assignments
• Onboarding/Exit documentation
As required Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
PMR Meeting 3.1.4.4 Program Management Review (PMR)
Delivers a comprehensive, data-driven evaluation of program performance, cost, schedule, and projected future outcomes to the GPMO.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Executive summary of program status
• Performance metrics and analysis
• Cost, schedule, and risk status
• Issues, dependencies, and mitigation actions
• Trends, variances, and root-cause analysis
• Forecasted activities and projected program outlook
First submission 60 days after contract start; As defined by the COR thereafter.
Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Elements of the Deliverable Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
• Action items with owners and due dates
Quality Control Plan (QCP)
3.1.2.3 Program
Quality Management & QASP Performance
Identifies metrics, indicators, and review processes supporting quality control under this order.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Alignment of the indicators, indexes and metrics to GEO’s stated objectives and measures of success.
• A description of the review/audit process, its documentation, methods of internal review, identification of staff position(s) performing the reviews, and the frequency of the reviews.
• A description of the approach and procedures for communicating with the Government, to include handling corrective actions; identifying and implementing potential improvements to GEO Program services.
• Identification of with which lesson(s) learned are addressed in each update of the QCP.
Annually Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Transition-In Plan (TIP)
3.1.3.1 Transition-In Defines the Contractor’s approach for onboarding resources obtaining access, transferring knowledge, and achieving Full Operational Capability (FOC) of systems or services.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Transition-in phases
• Transition-in risks and mitigation plans
• Transition-in team roles, responsibilities, and communication lines
• Stakeholder mapping for transition-in
• Knowledge and document management processes
• Staffing plan for transition-in
10 business days after PM is cleared
Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Elements of the Deliverable Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
• Background investigation submission schedule and process
• Onboarding process and required training
• GFE/GFI and systems access plans
• Document reviews and initial artifact assessments
• Project-based plans for knowledge transfer and cut-over activities.
Transition-Out Plan (TOP)
3.1.3.2 Transition-
Out
Describes how the Contractor will wind down activities, transfer knowledge, return assets, and support close-out.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Transition-out risks and mitigation plans
• Transition-out team roles, responsibilities, and communication lines
• Stakeholder mapping for transition-out
• Knowledge and document handover processes
• Knowledge transfer and cut-over plans
• Staffing ramp-down plan
• Access revocation and separations process
• GFE/GFI return and asset disposition plan
• Schedule baseline and milestones for transition-out
• Coordination and governance approach
• Close-out activities and final materials
• Documented reviews and final artifact assessments
90 business days before the end of the contract
Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Weekly Status Report & Meeting
3.1.4.2 Weekly
Status Report and Meeting
Provides weekly updates on progress, risks, issues, staffing, and key events.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• A summary of the work accomplished in the previous week and work planned for the current and following week.
Weekly Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Elements of the Deliverable Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
• Risks and mitigations of risks, to include barriers to completing work, and impacts on quality, schedule and cost and proposed solutions.
• Issues and resolutions to issues.
• Staffing status.
• Any other topics of significance to report.
• Key issues and opportunities and events for the upcoming week.
Monthly Cost and Schedule Report
3.1.4.3 Monthly Cost
and Schedule Report and Meeting
Provides a consolidated, data-driven view of the Contractor’s monthly cost performance and schedule execution.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Current and cumulative cost status by CLIN and SLIN
• Labor and non-labor cost breakdowns aligned to the CWBS and DWBS
• Planned vs actual cost and schedule performance, including variances
• Forecasted costs, level of effort, and funding requirements through the period of performance
• Identification and explanation of significant cost or schedule variances and trends
• Schedule status, critical path impacts, and milestone performance
• Funds invoiced to date and reconciliation against obligated funding
• Identification of risks or issues affecting cost or schedule performance
Supporting data required for invoice validation and performance tracking
Monthly Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Elements of the Deliverable Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
Internal Use Software (IUS) Monthly Report
3.1.1.2
Staffing and Subcontractor Management
Contractor’s inputs to a Government drafted report that documents all IUS-related lifecycle events, costs, enhancements, and disclosures for Census financial reporting.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Name
• Labor Category
• Hourly Rate
• Number of hours worked per current invoicing period
• Project Phase
• Task
Monthly Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Knowledge Transfer Strategy & Organizational Change Management Plans
3.2.3 Organizational Change Management
Result in minimal costs, maximum adoption, ongoing service, and long-term adoption for GEO Programs’ transformation and application modernization initiatives that align with enterprise and GEO objectives.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Defining change vision, objectives, and success measures
• Stakeholder analysis and segmentation
• Change impact assessment (Processes, roles, skills)
• Sponsorship and Governance model
• Communication strategy, frequency, feedback loops
• Training and enablement plan
• Adoption and readiness metrics
• Resistance management and escalation approach
• Cutover support and post go-live reinforcement (e.g.
coaching, office hours)
• Integration points with IMS, PI/iteration cadence (if applicable)
TBD Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Elements of the Deliverable Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
Application Rationalization and Optimization Plan
3.3.6 Cloud Application Migration
Assessment plan defining evaluation criteria, methodology, and improvement recommendations for all applications.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Inventory of all applications and systems within scope
• Definitions of assessment criteria (e.g. business value, technical health, cost, security posture)
• Methodology, scoring model, and prioritization approach
• Evaluation of redundancy, utilization, and alignment with enterprise architecture
• Compliance and risk factors
• Recommendations for consolidation, modernization, or retirement in alignment with IT strategy and best practices
• Integration points with IMS
TBD Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Defect Management Plan
3.3.3 Application
Testing
Defines a structured, repeatable process for identifying, tracking, and resolving system-level defects to maintain operational stability, compliance, and quality through the lifecycle.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Definition of the end-to-end lifecycle process
• Severity/priority and SLAs for response, workaround, and resolution
• Intake channels
• Methods for Root-cause analysis (RCA), corrective/preventative actions, and tracking of recurring issues
• Integration with CI/CD, automated testing, and backlog tools
• Governance roles and responsibilities
Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Elements of the Deliverable Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
• Escalation paths and decision gates for high impact incidents
• Reporting cadence, metrics, and dashboards
• Process for security vulnerabilities and compliance defects
• Data retention, audit, and knowledge base updates to support continuous improvement
Test Strategies and Plans
3.3.3 Application
Testing
Framework of test principles, scope, plans, and schedules.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• List of high-level plans and principles that guide the overall software testing process.
TBD Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Test Data Strategy and Plan
3.3.3 Application
Testing
Defines the approach for creating, securing, and managing test data.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• How test data will be created, secured, maintained, and refreshed to ensure accurate, repeatable, and compliant testing across all environments.
• Test data sources, types, and required datasets
• Data privacy, security, and compliance controls
• Roles and responsibilities
• Test data refresh cycle and maintenance procedures
• Integration with test environments and test execution schedules
TBD Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Cloud Application Migration Strategy
3.3.6 Cloud Application Migration
End-to-end plan covering migration strategy, sequencing, tools, and validation.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• CSP assessment and recommendations
• Cost benefit analysis
TBD Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Elements of the Deliverable Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
• Cloud adoption framework
• Governance Framework
• Migration Strategy
• Pre-migration readiness checklist
• Application inventory with dependencies/compliance requirements
• Migration sequencing and cutover approach
• Rollback procedures and downtime windows
• Migration Tools/automation scripts
• Performance validation and security posture checks
• Risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Post-migration validation steps and acceptance criteria
• Integration with IMS
Cloud Application Migration Roadmap
3.3.6 Cloud Application Migration
Roadmap for FinOps, DevSecOps, and continuous cloud optimization.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Cloud optimization objectives and scope applicable across migrated and modernized cloud applications
• FinOps governance and optimization approach, including cost visibility, allocation, monitoring, and optimization practices
• DevSecOps optimization practices including secure automation, pipeline standardization, and continuous improvement of cloud operations
• Zero-to-mastery enablement approach addressing skills development, knowledge transfer, and adoption maturity
• Optimization roadmap organized into phased improvement periods (near, mid, long term)
TBD Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Elements of the Deliverable Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
• Key assumptions, dependencies, risks, and optimization success metrics.
2.0 Work Products
Work Product Section C Reference
Work Product Elements Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
Change Log 3.1.1.1 Procurement Governance
Tracks all order changes with descriptions, decisions, approvals, and implementation outcomes. May be incorporated into the Communications and Decision Log for consolidated tracking.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Description
• Originator
• Date
• Status
• Impact Analysis
• Approvals
• Decisions
• Implementation Outcomes
As required Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Communication Plan
3.1.1.4 Communication Management
Describes communication protocols, including communication channels, meeting cadencies, documentation standards, escalation paths, and message coordination.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Communication methods and frequency
• Roles and responsibilities
• Meeting cadencies
• Documentation standards
• Escalation paths
• Message coordination
10 business days after PM is cleared, then Annually
Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Work Product Elements Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
Communications and Decision Log
3.1.1.4 Communication Management
Records key communications. Decisions, actions, and order-administrative changes throughout the order.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Record of all key order and program changes, communications and decisions.
• Essential discussions, agreements, action items, and rationale behind major decisions made throughout the contract lifecycle.
Ongoing Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Contractor Work Breakdown Structure
(CWBS)
3.1.2.2.1.Contractor Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS)
Outlines the hierarchical decomposition of work aligned to the DWBS.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Major work scope elements, tasks, and deliverables required order execution
• Updates synchronized with changes to the
DWBS.
Ongoing Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
CWBS
Dictionary
3.1.2.2.1.Contractor Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS)
Defines each CWBS element.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Scope
• Deliverables
• Roles
• Milestones
Ongoing Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Work Product Elements Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
Contractor Schedule
3.1.2.2.3 Contractor
Schedule
Order-level schedule aligned to CWBS, GWBS, GEO IMS, deliverables, and the scope of the order.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Critical path activities
• Dependencies
• Schedule risks associated with order scope
Ongoing
Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Lessons Learned Log
3.1.2.7 Lessons
Learned Management
Captures insights, findings, and improvement opportunities derived from all order-administrative activities and observations and recommendations identified through order execution
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Identification of lessons learned.
• Areas for improvement across the order.
• Impact of each lesson learned.
• Process improvement recommendations for each lesson learned.
After major deliverables, milestones, phase completions, decision gates, reviews, tests, and other significant events
Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Meeting Minutes & Action Items List
Task Areas 1 - 5 Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Meeting minutes and action item tracking lists for meetings identified by the COR.
Within three (3) business days after the meeting
Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Monthly QASP Performance Response & Meeting
3.1.2.3
Program Quality Management & QASP Performance
Responds to Government QASP findings with clarifications, corrective actions, and performance updates.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
Submit response of Government’s Monthly QASP findings within 3
Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Work Product Elements Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
• A summary of the Government’s monthly QASP findings and the Contractor’s response addressing any Government-identified deficiencies, including clarifications, explanations, and supporting data for each identified performance observation.
• Corrective actions and preventative actions.
• Risks and risk mitigations.
• Issues and resolutions.
• Dependences or support needed from the Government.
• Notable accomplishments or process improvements.
business days of receipt.
Conduct Monthly QASP meeting within 5 business days of receipt of Monthly QASP findings.
Monthly Risk & Issue Report
3.1.4.5 Monthly
Risk and Issue Reporting
Consolidates order risks and program risks into a unified monthly summary for Government review
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• High-level risks and issues across program management, technology, facilities, equipment, staffing, and funding
• Mitigation plans, status updates, and resolutions.
Monthly Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Operational Readiness Review Materials
3.1.2.6 Operational
Readiness Reviews
Provides readiness evidence and documented outcomes for each ORR. ORRs are conducted in alignment with the Operational Delivery (OD) Schedules.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Summary of readiness status for upcoming operational phase
10 business days prior to ORR.
Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Work Product Elements Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
• Evidence that required capabilities, processes, tools, and resources are prepared
• Status of program-level deliverables relevant to deployment
• Open items, risks, issues, and mitigation actions tied to readiness
• Data needed to support the Government’s phase-gate approval process
Oversight & Data Call Support Materials
3.1.2.5 Data Call
and Audit Support
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Data and materials prepared to support responses to GEO program data calls and oversight inquires, to include those from GAO, the Office of Inspector General, and other governing bodies.
As required Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Risk Register 3.1.1.3.Order Risk Management
Documents order and program risks in a manner that aligns with the Government risk management process.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Risk Description
• Likelihood
• Impact
• Mitigation
• Owner
• Status
Monthly Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Meeting Presentations and Briefings
Task Areas 1 - 5 Presentations and briefing materials supporting technical meetings, program reviews, governance boards, and other engagements, as required.
As required Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Work Product Elements Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Key information
• Decisions
• Progress
• Risks
Recommendations
Documentation and Reports
Task Areas 1 - 5 Documents and reports produced in support of IT project management, systems engineering, testing, security, architecture, planning, and operations.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Analysis of Alternatives (AoAs)
• Analysis/Evaluations of IT solutions and technologies
• API Standards
• Application Architecture Trade-off Analysis
• Application Security Playbooks
• Business Cases
• Business Continuity and Recovery Plans
• Change and Configuration Control processes, standards, templates
• Change Control Plan
• Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans
• Data Integrity standards, policies, metrics, and frameworks
• Disaster Recovery (DR) Plans
• GEO Disposition Management Plan
• Defect Management Plan
• DevSecOps Documentation, Procedures, and Policies
As required Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Work Product Elements Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
• Information Systems Contingency Plans
• IIP
• Line of Business Architecture Documents
• Memoranda of Understanding
• ODMP
• Program Test Analysis Reports
• Program/Project Charters
• Project Close-out Plans
• Project Plans
• Project post-mortems, after action reviews, retrospectives, and lessons learned
• Readiness Reviews
• Requirements documentation
• Risk Management Documentation
• Schedule Management Plan
• SDLC Documents
• Security Findings Remediation process
• SEMP
• Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs)
• Software Configuration Management documentation
• Software Developer Guide
• Standard Operating Procedures and process documentation
• System-level test cases, test scripts, test scenarios, and test metrics
• Systems Architecture and Engineering Artifacts
• Systems Engineering Plan
• Systems Management Plans
• TEMP
Reference
Work Product Elements Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
• Wireframe Diagrams
• Workflow Diagrams
• ZTA Gap Analysis and Recommendations
Training Plans & Curriculum
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Detailed training program aligned to Government workforce needs.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Training goals and objectives in alignment with skills and current state assessment.
• Training schedule
• Training delivery methods (e.g., experiential learning, hands-on workshops, or other best practice modes)
• Performance measurement
TBD Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Government Staff Training
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Training content, as required by Government staff, and in accordance with the training plan.
Training topics must include but are not limited to Change Management (CM) tools and procedures, program management tools, Scaled Agile tools, and public and private cloud.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Manuals
• Documentation
• Job Aids
• Hands-on exercises,
• Training tools
• Demonstrations
• Seminars
Reference
Work Product Elements Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
Agile Planning and Execution Artifacts
Task Area 3 Outputs from agile planning cycles documenting objectives, dependencies, and progress.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Incremental planning outputs documenting objectives, priorities, and planned work
• Team-level and cross-team coordination artifacts supporting aligned execution
• Visibility into dependencies, risks, and progress across delivery efforts
• Lightweight status and outcome summaries supporting transparency and decision-making
• Retrospective inputs or improvement actions identified during execution cycles
TBD Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Agile Program Enablement and Incremental Delivery Roadmap
Task Area 3 Roadmap describing alignment, cadence, and governance across agile teams.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Description of the multi-team delivery structure and coordination approach
• Incremental, time-boxed planning cadence and synchronization points
• Identification of key roles, responsibilities, and coordination mechanisms across team, program, and stakeholder levels
• Agile coaching and training approach for teams and leadership
• Incremental planning and execution playbooks (e.g. planning events, reviews, retrospectives)
TBD Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Work Product Elements Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
• Agile performance metrics and reporting approach
• Approach for continuous learning, feedback, and delivery improvement
Cloud Architecture & Engineering Roadmap
3.3.6 Cloud
Application Migration
Phased roadmap outlining required cloud services, capabilities, modernization activities, dependencies, and sequencing to support Decennial cloud adoption.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Time-phased milestones
• Sequenced migration waves and modernization activities
• Identification of dependencies
• Resource planning and up-skilling requirements
• Decision gates and approval check points for each phase
• Alignment with EA standards and security
• Reporting cadence
• Contingency plans
Within 180 days of the contract award
Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Application Architecture Design Patterns
3.3.2 Application
Architecture Support
Standardized, reusable architectural patterns guiding application design for interoperability, scalability, security, and consistency across systems.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Detailed design patterns for enterprise application architectures.
TBD Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Work Product Elements Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
Concepts of Operations
3.3.2 Application
Architecture Support
Documentation describing how an application or system operates, including user roles, workflows, major interfaces, and operational constraints.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Description of how applications support mission and business operations
• Key user roles and high-level operational workflows
• Application interactions and integration points
• Assumptions and constraints affecting application operations
TBD Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Reporting Strategy and Plan
3.2.1.6 Reporting Support
Framework for performance reporting, metrics and visualization.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Approach for monitoring and reporting progress of achieving security status to include but not limited to: ATOs and penetration testing
• Stakeholder Reports and Visualizations
• Summary Reports with Metrics
TBD Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Architecture & Engineering Runbooks
3.2.4 Product
Delivery Management
Detailed steps for deployment, rollback, monitoring, and operational readiness.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Comprehensive steps detailing system and user interactions
• Deployment, rollback, and change procedures
• Soft launch activities
TBD Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Work Product Elements Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
• System go-live activities
• Post-conduct operations interactions
• Monitoring/altering thresholds and incident response steps
• Patch/update schedule and responsibilities
Test Management Approach
3.3.3 Application
Testing
Framework supporting requirements traceability, defect injection analysis, test governance, and continuous improvement of the testing lifecycle.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Requirements traceability integration
• Defect injection rate tracking & analysis
• Test governance processes
• Testing lifecycle methods & standards
• Metrics, KPIs, and Reporting Cadence
• Test environment & data readiness requirements
TBD Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Test Analysis Report
3.3.3 Application
Testing
Comprehensive summary of test activities, results, defects, insights, and evaluation metrics across test phases.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• A comprehensive overview of the testing process, including details about what was tested, how it was tested, and the outcomes.
• Results and findings from the testing phase of software development.
• Reporting metrics and data visualizations capturing defects, testing trends, timeframes, and categories
TBD Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Work Product Elements Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
Plan of Action and Milestones
(POA&M)
3.2.6 Governance Documentation of ATO-related findings, remediation steps, responsible parties, timelines, milestones, and acceptance criteria for unresolved items.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Unique identifiers for each finding, description, severity, associated control
• Corrective actions for each item to include responsible parties, resources, and remediation steps
• Target completion dates and interim milestones
• Risk acceptance or mitigation strategies for unresolved items
TBD Electronic upload to Government Repository to
COR/GPMO
Research and Development Reports
3.3.7 Research, Development, and Innovation
Reports summarizing feasibility studies, research findings, technical evaluations, risks, opportunities, and recommendations related to new technologies or innovations.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Description of research or study scope, objectives, and approach
• Summary of data sources, methods, and analytical techniques employed
• Key findings, observations, and results of the research conducted
• Analysis of implications, risks, and opportunities relevant to the program
• Conclusions and recommended considerations or next steps for decision making
TBD Electronic upload to Government
Reference
Work Product Elements Due Date / Frequency
Delivery Method /Location
• Assumptions, constraints, and limitations of the research
Analyses of Alternatives (AOAs) Master List
3.3.7 Research, Development, and Innovation
A consolidated and continuously updated record of all AoAs (planned, outgoing, and completed), including scope assumptions, constraints, and decisions.
Shall include, but is not limited to:
• Description of the scope and decision context for each AoA
• Status of each analysis
• Reference to associated documentation, findings, or reports
• Identification of key assumptions, constraints, and decision Dependencies.
TBD Electronic upload to Government
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