The NASA IV&V Management System (IMS) is the NASA IV&V Program’s quality management system. The IMS was established according to NPD 1280.1, NASA Management System Policy. The IMS establishes process guidelines through system level procedures (SLPs), work instructions (WIs), templates, supporting documents, and forms to ensure that customers receive the highest quality products and services. The IMS also ensures that the processes conducted at the NASA IV&V Program conform to ISO 9001:2008 Standard requirements.
Quality Policy
Provide superior quality products and services, through continuous improvement, that meet or exceed customer requirements. This will be accomplished by developing and operating a comprehensive, coordinated quality management system that ensures the continual improvement of the effectiveness of our processes. These quality processes ensure that quality products and services are provided by the NASA IV&V Program.
The scope of the NASA IV&V Program's ISO certification applies to:
1. Independent Software Verification and Validation
2. Systems Software Assessments
3. Systems and Software Engineering Research
4. Management of Software Support for Safety and Mission Assurance
