CMMI for Acquisition, Version 1.2 Model Now Available
November 1, 2007
The Carnegie Mellon® Software Engineering Institute (SEI) proudly announces the release of CMMI® for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ), Version 1.2, a CMMI model designed for use in managing a supply chain by those who acquire, procure, or otherwise select and purchase products and services for business purposes. This model is a continuation of work to define best practices for organizations that acquire products and services or outsource development and support, which was work begun in a partnership between General Motors and the SEI.
CMMI-ACQ provides guidance to acquisition organizations for initiating and managing the acquisition of products and services that meet the needs of the customer. The model focuses on acquirer processes and integrates bodies of knowledge that are essential for successful acquisitions.
CMMI-ACQ provides an opportunity for acquisition organizations
- To avoid or eliminate barriers and problems in the acquisition process through improved operational efficiencies
- To initiate and manage a process for acquiring products and services, including solicitations, supplier sourcing, supplier agreement development and award, and supplier capability management
- To utilize a common language for both acquirers and suppliers so that quality solutions are delivered more quickly and at a lower cost with the most appropriate technology
For a press release about a news conference about CMMI for Acquisition and to listen to the news conference, please visit http://www.sei.cmu.edu/about/press/CMMI-ACQ/index.html.
If you have questions or comments, send email to cmmi-comments@sei.cmu.edu.
