Acquisition Validation: An Acquisition Engineering 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 evaluations in which end users, the product, and other elements of the intended environment interact to determine whether the product will fulfill its intended use. Results may increase confidence in the product or identify issues to be resolved. In contrast with AVER, both the supplier and the acquirer may ensure the utility of the systems in the field.
Introductory Notes
Validation demonstrates that the acquired product or service, as provided, fulfills ...
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