Acquisition Validation
An Acquisition Process Area at Maturity Level 3
Purpose
The purpose of Acquisition Validation (AVAL) is to demonstrate that an acquired product or service fulfills its intended use when placed in its intended environment.
Tip
Validation is a series of activities in which supplier solutions (requirements, designs, prototypes, models, products, etc.) are evaluated against criteria designed to increase the likelihood that the delivered product or service will be operationally acceptable.
Introductory Notes
Validation demonstrates that the acquired product or service, as provided, will fulfill its intended use. In other words, validation ensures that the acquired product or service meets stakeholders’ ...
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