<PROJECT NAME>

INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION & VALIDATION

PLAN
Version Number: 1.0
Version Date: <mm/dd/yyyy>
 Notes to the Author
[This document is a template of an Independent Verification & Validation Plan for a
project. The template includes instructions to the author, boilerplate text, and fields that
should be replaced with the values specific to the project.

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the document author, or describes the intent, assumptions and context for
content included in this document.

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should be replaced with information specific to a particular project.

 Text and tables in black are provided as boilerplate examples of wording and
formats that may be used or modified as appropriate to a specific project. These
are offered only as suggestions to assist in developing project documents; they
are not mandatory formats.

When using this template, the following steps are recommended:

1. Replace all text enclosed in angle brackets (e.g., <Project Name>) with the
correct field document values. These angle brackets appear in both the body of
the document and in headers and footers. To customize fields in Microsoft Word
(which display a gray background when selected) select File->Properties-
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After clicking OK to close the dialog box, update all fields throughout the
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update each field individually by clicking on it and pressing F9.
These actions must be done separately for any fields contained with the
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2. Modify boilerplate text as appropriate for the specific project.
3. To add any new sections to the document, ensure that the appropriate header
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Text.
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section “Notes to the Author” and all instructions to the author throughout the
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 VERSION HISTORY
[Provide information on how the development and distribution of the IV&V Plan will be
controlled and tracked. Use the table below to provide the version number, the author
implementing the version, the date of the version, the name of the person approving the version,
the date that particular version was approved, and a brief description of the reason for creating
the revised version.]
Version Implemented Revision Approved Approval Description of
Number By Date By Date Change
1.0 <Author name> <mm/dd/yy> <name> <mm/dd/yy> <description of change>

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction.................................................................5
1.1 Purpose of Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) Plan........................5

2 IV&V approach.............................................................5
2.1 Organization.............................................................................................................5
2.2 IV&V Activities..........................................................................................................5
2.3 IV&V Reporting........................................................................................................5
2.4 Assumptions and Constraints................................................................................5

3 IV&V Responsibilities...................................................6
Appendix A: Independent Verification & Validation Plan Approval
7
Appendix B: References.......................................................8
Appendix C: Key Terms........................................................9

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE OF INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION & VALIDATION (IV&V) PLAN
[Provide the purpose of the IV&V Plan. This document should be tailored to fit the
particular project needs.]
Verification looks at whether we are doing the thing right (following required processes
and procedures); validation looks at whether we are doing the right thing (meeting the
customers' needs). Independent approach to verification and validation (IV&V) Plan
documents the approach and processes that will be used to ensure that an independent
approach to the verification and validation is incorporated into the project from the
beginning of the lifecycle through implementation.

The IV&V Plan is created during the Planning Phase of the project as a part of the
Project Management Plan. The intended audience is project stakeholders such as the
project sponsor and senior leadership.

2 IV&V APPROACH
2.1 ORGANIZATION
[Describe the organization of the IV&V effort. Include the degree of independence
required as well as any variance to the EPLC requirements which will require
governance approval as a component of the Project Process Agreement.]
2.2 IV&V ACTIVITIES
[List and define the IV&V activities that are appropriate to the project given the
size and risk factors. The IV&V Activities Job Aid document provides a
comprehensive list for consideration.]
2.3 IV&V REPORTING
[List and define the IV&V Assessment Reviews that are appropriate to the project
given the size and risk factors. The EPLC Stage Gate Reviews cycle provides a
framework for consideration. Use this to outline the deliverables to be completed
by the IV&V effort.]
2.4 ASSUMPTIONS AND CONSTRAINTS
[Include a detailed explanation of any assumptions and/or constraints applied to
the information documented within this IV&V Plan.]

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3 IV&V RESPONSIBILITIES
[Provide a brief description of responsibilities for the IV&V tasks in preparing for
and responding to IV&V Assessment activities and reviews for the project.]
IV&V Responsibility Estimated Approach
Process Timeframe
Obtain approval for Project Manager
IV&V approach
Prepare IV&V
solicitation
Select IV&V provider
Orient project team
and IV&V provider
Provide materials and
access to IV&V
provider
Manage IV&V
provider
Review IV&V reports
Develop plans for
improvement based
on IV&V findings
Communicate IV&V
findings and project
response
Track action items

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Appendix A: Independent Verification & Validation Plan Approval

The undersigned acknowledge that they have reviewed the Independent Verification
& Validation Plan and agree with the information presented within this document.
Changes to this Independent Verification & Validation Plan will be coordinated with,
and approved by, the undersigned, or their designated representatives.
[List the individuals whose signatures are desired. Examples of such individuals are
Business Owner, Project Manager, and any appropriate stakeholders. Add additional
lines for signature as necessary.]

Signature: Date:

Print Name:

Title:

Role:

Signature: Date:

Print Name:

Title:

Role:

Signature: Date:

Print Name:

Title:

Role:

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Appendix B: References
[Insert the name, version number, description, and physical location of any documents
referenced in this document. Add rows to the table as necessary.]
The following table summarizes the documents referenced in this document.
Document Name Description Location
<Document Name and <Document description> <URL or Network path where document
Version Number> is located>

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Appendix C: Key Terms
The following table provides definitions and explanations for terms and acronyms
relevant to the content presented within this document.
Term Definition
[Insert Term] <Provide definition of term and acronyms used in this document.>

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