Key Questions

Is the project on track to satisfy the customer's business objectives?Yes

Is the project on track to achieve the objectives in the approved timeframe?Yes

Is the project on track to achieve the objectives within the approved budget?Yes

Project Overall Health	Comments
Green	Overall project health remains Green (satisfactory), with stable operations under M&O and no disruption to core services. - Good progress is being made, and things now appear to be on track as the Phase 2 System Integrator (SI) procurement progresses and the impact of earlier delays continues to dissipate.

Focus Area/Rating	Comments
Governance Yellow	Governance remains Yellow (Caution)- -Governance documentation updates lag behind current operations, with the PMP and Communication Plan requiring revision to reflect new roles and transition planning. -Final PMP approval is expected following System Integrator (SI) onboarding to align with the updated governance structure. -Formalizing these documentation updates will strengthen accountability and ensure governance continuity during transition.
Time Management Green	Time Management remains Green (Satisfactory)- -The project schedule baselined through October 31, 2026, and no variances reported this period. -The critical path depends on the timely System Integrator (SI) solicitation and onboarding, currently forecast for Q2 2026. -Schedule buffers and contingency measures are in place, though further procurement delays could compress transition timelines and introduce re-sequencing risks.
Cost & Contract Management Yellow	Cost and Contract Management remains Yellow (Caution)- -The spending is within the approved baseline and no current cost variances. - Phase 2 RFP review remains in progress with DIR, OSTP, and PAO, with the initial review pass expected by early November. While this procurement dependency continues to be a standing risk, no change in its probability or impact rating was assesed, and mitigation strategies continue as previously documented (ongoing coordination with OSTP, maintaining M&O continuity planning, and monitoring transition timelines). -The prolonged procurement cycle may create additional expenses such as contract extensions or dual operations during the transition period. -The M&O contract environment remains stable, though the vacant Contract Manager position continues to present oversight risk.
Scope Management Green	Scope Management remains Green (Satisfactory)-. -No additions or deferrals were recorded this period, and all activities remain within the authorized scope. -The project continues to manage scope through formal controls linked to procurement milestones and M&O sustainment.
Resources Green	Resources remain Green (Satisfactory) - -Staffing levels are adequate to support current M&O and planning activities. -The pending approval for a 1.0 PY Contract Manager remains the primary resource risk, and filling this role before the SI award will strengthen transition oversight.
Quality Green	Quality Management remains Green (Satisfactory)- -The quality controls are functioning effectively and steady improvement observed in test documentation and configuration traceability. -Defect management processes are timely and effective, with issues logged, tracked, and resolved within established timeframes.
Risk And Issues Green	Risks and Issues remain Green (Satisfactory)- -There are five open project risks actively managed in the current Project Risk Register. -The primary risk continues to be the delay in System Integrator (SI) procurement and onboarding, which may compress the transition timeline. -Secondary risks include limited contract management capacity and restricted access to project artifacts during the transition phase.
Transition Readiness Blue	Transition Readiness is Blue as the IPO Manager does not have enough data to make a determination.
Conditions For Approval Green	Complete.
Corrective Action Green	None.

• Special Project Report (pdf)
• Stage 4 Project Readiness and Approval (pdf)
• Stage 3 Solutions Analysis (pdf)
• Stage 2 Alternatives Analysis (pdf)
• Stage 1 Business Analysis (pdf)