NASA IV&V Management System (IMS)

    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

    It is the stated quality policy of the NASA IV&V Program to provide superior quality products and services, through continuous improvement, that meet or exceed customer and stakeholder requirements.

    ISO 9001 Certified Since 10/06/1998

    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