CMMI

Capability Maturity Model Integration is a process improvement framework that provides organizations with essential elements of effective processes. CMMI models address development, services, and acquisition domains, with maturity levels indicating organizational process capability.

CMMI appraisals assess organizational maturity levels, with higher levels indicating more mature and capable processes. Some government contracts require specific CMMI maturity levels as qualification criteria. Understanding CMMI requirements helps contractors invest appropriately in process improvement and demonstrate organizational capability.