CM

Configuration Management is a discipline that establishes and maintains consistency of a product's performance, functional, and physical attributes with its requirements, design, and operational information throughout its life. CM ensures all changes are properly identified, evaluated, approved, and tracked.

CM is essential for complex systems where changes must be controlled to maintain system integrity. CM requirements in contracts specify how baselines are established, changes are processed, and configuration status is maintained. Strong CM practices support quality, traceability, and effective program management.