| 2.3.11-1-1 Ensure the software effort, cost, and schedule estimates are accurate and up to date |
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Ensure review of the contractor's estimates and compare with industry norms to identify discrepancies. Ensure contractor estimates are updated whenever there are significant changes to the program baseline. Ensure the contractor's staffing plans are consistent with the software development effort and schedule. Document all findings.
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| 2.3.11-1-2 Ensure the accuracy of the cost and schedule estimates by performing independent software cost and schedule estimation |
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Ensure an independent estimation of software size as a check on the contractor's estimates. Use models and standard cost estimation tools, such as SEER-SEM, to estimate software cost and schedule. Document all findings.
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