Software Engineering Institute Carnegie Mellon

SCAMPI V1.1 Use in Supplier Selection and Contract Process Monitoring

Rick Barbour
Tom Bernard (United States Air Force)

Technical Note
CMU/SEI-2002-TN-008

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A newer document covers this topic in more detail. If you want to see the newer document, see Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI), Version 1.1: Method Implementation Guidance for Government Source Selection and Contract Process Monitoring.

The Standard CMMISM Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPISM) V1.1 is designed to provide benchmarks relative to Capability Maturity Model® Integration (CMMI) models. This appraisal method is applicable to a wide range of appraisal applications, including support for both internal process improvement and external capability determination.

The SCAMPI V1.1 Method Definition Document describes the requirements, activities, and practices associated with each of the processes that compose SCAMPI. This technical note provides additional implementation guidance related to supplier selection and contract process monitoring applications of this appraisal method. This technical note does not cover current issues such as the definition of "independently led" appraisals or the registration and reuse of appraisal results.