DOE G 413.3-16, Project Transition/Closeout (CD-4)
Functional areas: Program Management, Project Management
This Guide is written for the federal project director ensuring that processes progress smoothly and that projects meet asset management goals and financial closure requirements of DOE.
Superseded By:
DOE G 413.3-16A, Project Completion/Closeout Guide on Oct 26, 2011
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Project Transition/Closeout (CD-4)
[This Guide describes suggested non-mandatory approaches for meeting requirements.
Guides are not requirements documents and are not to be construed as requirements in
any audit or appraisal for compliance with the parent Policy, Order, Notice, or Manual.]
U.S. Department of Energy
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FOREWORD
This Department of Energy Guide provides nonmandatory approaches for implementing the
requirements of DOE O 413.3A, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of
Capital Assets, dated 7-28-06, and is for use by all DOE elements. Guides are not requirement
documents and should not be construed as such. DOE Guides are part of the Departmental
Directives Program and provide supplemental information that may be useful for fulfilling
requirements in Orders, Manuals, and other regulatory documents.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ................................................................................................................................. i
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................1
DISCUSSION ................................................................................................................................1
1.0 TAILORING .....................................................................................................................2
1.1 Action .............................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Discussion ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 PROJECT PERFORMANCE AND COMPLETION CRITERIA ...............................2
2.1 Action .............................................................................................................................. 2
2.2 Discussion ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.3 Guidance ......................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 READINESS ASSESSMENT/OPERATIONAL READINESS REVIEW ...................4
3.1 Action .............................................................................................................................. 4
3.2 Discussion ....................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Guidance ......................................................................................................................... 5
4.0 COMMISSIONING PLAN ...............................................................................................7
4.1 Action .............................................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Discussion ....................................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Guidance ....................................................................................................................... 10
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5.0 TRANSITION TO OPERATIONS PLAN ....................................................................12
5.1 Action ............................................................................................................................ 12
5.2 Discussion ..................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 Guidance ....................................................................................................................... 13
6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE ...............................................................................................17
6.1 Action:........................................................................................................................... 17
6.2 Discussion: .................................................................................................................... 17
6.3 Guidance ....................................................................................................................... 17
7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REVISION ..................................18
7.1 Action ............................................................................................................................ 18
7.2 Discussion ..................................................................................................................... 18
7.3 Guidance ....................................................................................................................... 19
8.0 SAFEGUARDS, SECURITY, AND SAFETY PLANS ................................................19
8.1 Action—Documented Safety Analysis/Safety Evaluation ........................................... 19
8.2 Action—Hazard Analysis ............................................................................................. 20
8.3 Action—Security Vulnerability Assessment ................................................................ 20
8.4 Action—Cyber Security................................................................................................ 21
9.0 POST CD-4 APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS (RELATED TO
TRANSITION/CLOSEOUT)..........................................................................................22
9.1 Action—Post Implementation Review for Information Technology ........................... 22
9.2 Action—Lessons Learned ............................................................................................. 25
9.3 Action—Operational Documentation ........................................................................... 25
9.4 Action—Final Project Closeout Report ........................................................................ 28
APPENDIX A- REFERENCES .............................................................................................. A-1
APPENDIX B- ACRONYMS ..................................................................................................B-1
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INTRODUCTION
DOE projects are typically divided into Initiation Phase, Definition Phase, Execution Phase, and
Transition/Closeout Phase. This Guide is developed to provide processes and information for
DOE project transition/closeout (Figure 1). It is based on the principles and requirements taken
from DOE O 413.3A. This Guide addresses project transition to operations, lessons learned,
physical closeout, and financial closeout. This Guide is written for the federal project director
(FPD) to ensure that processes progress smoothly and that projects meet asset management goals
and financial closure requirements of DOE.
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Figure 1. Typical DOE Acquisition Management System for Line-Item Projects.
DISCUSSION
Part of the transition/closeout process from construction and/or remediation to operations or long
term stewardship is to develop cost, schedule, and technical parameters that define how the
project is to be completed. This process, which is the FPD's responsibility, should be as
carefully planned and executed as any other project phase.
Converting a facility from a construction or remediation project to operating or long term
stewardship status requires that technical and administrative matters be addressed during early
phases of the project. As early as the Definition Phase, the FPD should initiate planning for and
development of documentation for transition to operations.
Planning should include development of operations and maintenance manuals, generation of
as-built drawings, identification of operations budget, and the procurement of any materials
required for initial operations. Planning should be developed in conjunction with the DOE
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contractor or user/operating organization who will operate the facility to encourage complete
mutual understanding.
DOE project transition, closeout, and termination processes can be applied to all capital funded
and expense funded projects that meet DOE criteria for capitalization. The processes described
in this Guide should be used in preparation for project transition/closeout and can apply to a
portion of a project that functions independently of other portions of a project.
Note: All personal property should follow requirements in DOE O 580.1, Department of Energy
Personal Property Management Guide.
1.0 TAILORING
1.1 Action
Tailoring is not a specific DOE O 413.3A requirement for Critical Decision- 4(CD-4) Project
Transition/Closeout but is subject to the project acquisition executive’s approval and should be
identified as early as possible. The tailoring strategy should be developed as part of the Project
Execution Plan (PEP) and should be reviewed and updated prior to each impacted Critical
Decision request. Information on the development of PEP can be found in the PEP guide.
1.2 Discussion
Tailoring should consider the risk, complexity, visibility, cost, safety, security, and schedule of a
project. Tailoring planning is addressed only as a reminder to the FPD to lead and implement a
tailored approach to all activities included in this Guide. Additional information on tailoring can
be found in the PEP guide.
2.0 PROJECT PERFORMANCE AND COMPLETION CRITERIA
2.1 Action
Verify that Key Performance Parameters or Project Completion Criteria have been met and
mission requirements achieved.
2.2 Discussion
Key Performance Parameters and Project Completion Criteria are defined in the PEP during the
project Definition and Execution phases. The validation of Project Completion Criteria and Key
Performance Parameters is a key activity for demonstrating the project has met DOE mission
requirements. Additional information on preparing a PEP can be found in the PEP guide.
Key Performance Parameter is defined in DOE 413.3A as “a vital characteristic of a project or
facility mission.”
Tracking progress throughout project execution is accomplished using earned value data and
other performance indicators providing ongoing verification of progress towards meeting Project
Completion Criteria. Final verification that Key Performance Parameters and/or Project
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Completion Criteria have been met should be closely linked with project performance testing (or
project commissioning, see section 4) and DOE acceptance as defined in the PEP. The extent to
which completion is documented depends on the nature of the project. At a minimum the
verification of meeting Project Completion Criteria should be documented with a statement of
acceptance which lists all remaining work (corrective actions or punch list items) to be
completed prior to final closeout including responsible individuals, completion dates, and
estimated resource needs (if any).
2.3 Guidance
A key element in verifying that Project Completion Criteria have been met is the Checkout
process. Checkout is an activity performed largely in parallel with acceptance testing and should
be completed prior to acceptance from the construction contractor. Checkout includes a facility
walk-through for identification of visible deficiencies. Checkout, in conjunction with acceptance
testing, provides the basis for verifying that Project Completion Criteria have been met. For
nuclear or environmental remediation projects, a completed Readiness Assessment (RA) or
Operational Readiness Review (ORR) should be used to support that personnel, training,
equipment, and programs/processes are in-place for safe and compliant operation of the facility
(see section 3).
Equipment, systems, and facility checkouts/walk-throughs are typically a combined effort
involving the user/operating organization and the project organization (DOE and contractor). The
purpose of a walk-through is to visually inspect completed work and identify deficiencies. Walk-
throughs are performed by establishing combined project organization and user/operating
organization teams to review and inspect structures, systems, and components, and comparing
the completed product against approved requirements and design documents.
Discrepancies and deficiencies are documented, corrective actions identified, responsible
individuals assigned, and a corrective action completion dates identified. Corrective actions are
tracked to completion and then re-inspected for acceptability. Identification and correction of
safety deficiencies should be a key component of all checkout/walk-through activities. Funding
for all checkouts, walk-throughs, and corrective action activities is a project responsibility.
Documentation of equipment, systems and facility acceptance should include project acceptance
checklists. Depending on the size and complexity of the project and project management
structure, there should be multiple levels of acceptance checklists that are tiered to allow more
detailed reviews and documentation for the acceptance of sub-systems and equipment. A higher
level checklist signoff can be accomplished based on the successful completion of the lower
level component reviews.
The PEP should define the process for documenting the transition/closeout process from
construction and/or remediation to operations or long term stewardship. Specific information
regarding what should be included in the PEP can be found in the PEP guide. Ultimately an
inspection and acceptance report is issued, documenting that Project Completion Criteria have
been met, technical performance has been demonstrated acceptable, and the mission need has
been satisfied. This allows the FPD to certify that work is complete.
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3.0 READINESS ASSESSMENT/OPERATIONAL READINESS REVIEW
3.1 Action
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Complete a Readiness Assessment (RA) or Operational Readiness Review (ORR) and resolve all
pre-start findings ensuring operations and maintenance staff are properly trained and qualified
to operate and maintain the equipment, system, and facilities being turned over. ORRs and RAs
are not required for projects involving non-nuclear equipment, operations or facilities, unless
required by the head of the field organization or acquisition executive.
3.2 Discussion
A significant challenge associated with DOE projects is planning and managing the transition of
a project from construction to operation. Although the ORR/RA is conducted during the project
execution phase in preparation for CD-4, a project will not be successful in completing the
readiness review unless adequate planning is started early during the conceptual phase.
As stated in DOE-STD-3006-2000, Planning and Conduct of Operational Readiness Review, the
guidance contained in the standard should be useful to line managers when specifying other
readiness review methods and approaches for startup of radiological facilities or non-nuclear
facilities. DOE program requirements (or guidance) are available for other readiness reviews;
for example, accelerator projects should reference DOE O 420.2B Safety of Accelerator
Facilities, for accelerator readiness review requirements.
3.2.1 Focus on Achieving Readiness
A common mistake in readiness planning is to focus on the scope of the readiness review,
instead of identifying the scope of work required to make the facility/equipment/processes ready
to be operated. Readiness preparation should include:
• Planning for the training and qualification of operations, maintenance, and surveillance
personnel;
• Conducting the necessary operational facility, systems, and equipment tests;
• Developing and approving the safety analysis including implementation of the safety and
security analysis requirements, operations, maintenance, and surveillance procedures; and
• Documenting the completed work required to achieve readiness.
Readiness planners should be sensitive to how facility, systems, and equipment interface with
existing operations, and plan to include those interfaces in readiness preparations.
3.2.2 Early Determination of the Readiness Review
Readiness planning should begin early in the project lifecycle; ideally no later than conceptual
design. The FPD, with recommendation from the IPT, decides the type of readiness review to be
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performed to verify initial operations and the authorization authority (AA) or startup authority.
Management documents (PEP, project data sheet, etc.) should identify readiness planning
schedule and cost data. For nuclear facilities and equipment, the startup notification report is the
formal mechanism for the AA to approve the level of readiness review to be conducted. The
project should be identified on the startup notification report prior to CD-2 supporting
development of the project baseline. For non-nuclear facilities and equipment, line management
should define the process and develop a detailed schedule used to verify that the
facility/operations are ready.
3.2.3 Developing a Project Approach to Readiness
Readiness planning includes—
• Assigning a responsible individual (i.e., a readiness lead) for the project’s readiness
preparation activities,
• Ensuring the activities are included in the project’s WBS and WBS dictionary,
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• Preparing a conceptual resource loaded schedule with milestones, and
• Preparing a conceptual cost estimate.
The user/operating organization is key to the successful definition of work required to achieve
the necessary level of readiness to conduct operations, and should be a key member of the IPT
starting at the conceptual design phase. Additional information on IPT membership can be found
in the IPT guide. Readiness implementation should include a phased approach with a staged
occupancy/startup.
A desirable (but not mandatory) activity for the readiness lead would be to prepare a
readiness/startup plan to be used in support of the readiness preparation and review. This plan
should be tailored to review needs. Prior to CD-3, the readiness/startup plan should provide
sufficient detail in the project schedule to clearly understand relationships between facility,
systems, or equipment operations documentation, user/operating personnel training, approval of
safety and security basis documents, testing of facility/systems/equipment, and the path to the
readiness review. The detailed schedule should be used by the IPT to successfully navigate the
next phase of the project. As with any other project activity, readiness preparations and the
associated required reviews should be planned, assigned, scheduled, estimated, and managed as a
sub-project within the larger project.
3.3 Guidance
The readiness lead should be project organization or user/operating organization personnel. The
FPD should have overall responsibility to ensure adequate continuing oversight and progress is
maintained throughout all the readiness preparation activities. The FPD ensures the review
provides an independent and credible assessment of the project’s readiness and that the operating
organization remains fully involved throughout the execution phase of the project.
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A large part of the RA/ORR is a review of project documentation. A vital function of the
readiness lead ensures that project documentation is identified, approved (as appropriate), filed,
and maintained throughout the project. The project documentation should be maintained in a
centralized, controlled location and be readily retrievable on short notice. In addition, a
successful RA/ORR requires communication and coordination among several organizations,
including major contractors and subcontractors, DOE Headquarters, DOE field office/operations
office, State agencies and regulatory agencies.
3.3.1 Operational Readiness Review Scope
An ORR is a disciplined, systematic, documented, performance-based examination of facilities,
equipment, personnel, procedures, and management control systems for ensuring a facility can
be operated safely and securely within its approved safety and security envelope as defined by
the facility safety basis and security plan. The ORR scope is defined in the Plan of Action which
address all of the core requirements identified in DOE O 425.1C, Startup and Restart of Nuclear
Facilities. A tailored approach should be used in defining the depth of the ORR based on core
requirements and is documented in the ORR Implementation Plan approved by the ORR Team
Leader. The ORR is effectively the mechanism for the project organization to demonstrate that
• the facility/system/equipment is in a state of readiness to safely and securely conduct
operations in accordance with the safety basis and security plan;
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• management control programs are in place to ensure safe and secure operations can be
sustained; and
• user/operating organization personnel are trained and qualified.
The ORR provides the basis for the government’s acceptance of the asset.
An RA is conducted to determine a facility’s readiness to startup or restart when an ORR is not
required or when a contractor’s standard procedures for startup are not judged by the contractor
or DOE management to provide an adequate verification of readiness. For restarts of nuclear
facilities not requiring an ORR as defined in DOE O 425.1C, Startup and Restart of Nuclear
Facilities, DOE line management evaluates (and ensures that contractor line management
evaluates) the need to perform an RA prior to restart.
3.3.2 Certification and Verification
The following are prerequisites for starting the DOE ORR:
• DOE line management has received correspondence from the responsible contractor
and/or DOE user/operating organization certifying that the facility/system/equipment
is ready for startup and this has been verified by the ORR.
• DOE line management has verified that the contractor and/or DOE user/operating
organization preparations for startup have been completed.
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• DOE line management has certified that it meets, as a minimum, the applicable
DOE-specific core requirements.
At the start of the DOE ORR, all startup actions should be completed, with the exception of a
manageable list of open pre-start findings that have a well-defined schedule for closure. These
results should be reviewed by the DOE ORR team. In the certification and verification process,
DOE line management documents the actions taken to verify DOE field office and contractor
readiness, including a review of closed contractor review findings, assessments of completed
defined prerequisites, and other assessments performed to ascertain readiness.
In addition to the preceding information, some specific recommendations related to performing
RA/ORR activities follow:
• Contractor ORRs should not start prematurely.
• Readiness should be achieved before starting the review.
• ORRs are to confirm readiness, not achieve readiness.
• Contractors should conduct a management self assessment prior to starting the ORR.
• DOE should reduce last minute perturbations by providing the ORR/RA
implementation plan to oversight groups well ahead of the review.
• When planning the contractor and DOE ORR should include not only time for
conducting interviews and observations but also time to consolidate individual
preparation, including preparing forms, and analyzing data.
Readiness is not achieved until all pre-start findings have been resolved. DOE line management
must ensure that all prestart findings of the DOE Operational Readiness Review or Readiness
Assessment prior to startup or restart of the facility are resolved. If appropriate, prestart findings
from an RA must be resolved and approved by the authorization authority.
4.0 COMMISSIONING PLAN
NOTE: Much of this section is pulled from the Portland Energy Conservation’s Model
Commissioning Plan and Guide Specifications, dated February 1998 (available online at
http://www.peci.org/CxTechnical/mcpgs.html). It has been modified, in places, to fit DOE’s
needs for developing Commissioning Plans.
4.1 Action
Issue a Checkout, Testing, and Commissioning Plan that identifies subtasks, systems, and
equipment. The commissioning plan ensures that the equipment, systems, and facilities including
high performance sustainable building systems, perform as designed and are optimized for
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greatest energy efficiency, resource conservation, and occupant satisfaction. The
Commissioning Plan includes checkout and testing criteria required for initial operations.
** Not applicable to clean-up projects.
4.2 Discussion
The DOE PM Glossary (online at
http://management.energy.gov/documents/DOE20PM20Glossary.pdf) defines commissioning as
a systematic process for achieving, verifying, and documenting that the performance of the
facility or system and that its various components meet the design intent and the functional and
operational needs of the owners, users, and occupants. Commissioning is a systematic process of
ensuring that building/facility systems perform interactively. This is achieved beginning in the
design phase by documenting the design intent and continuing through construction, acceptance,
and the warranty period with actual verification of performance, operation and maintenance
(O&M) documentation and the training of operating personnel.
Commissioning, including checkout and testing, is performed to demonstrate structures, systems,
and components(SSC)/structures, systems, and equipment (SSE) meet or exceed previously
established project requirements. The Key Performance Parameters and Project Completion
Criteria (see section 2) should be defined or referenced in the PEP. Commissioning and the
resulting transition to operations are best achieved by—
• early project planning, organization, and preparation for transition;
• systematically performing required inspections and testing; and
• providing adequate documentation of testing and transition activities.
If commissioning and testing are required for project transition and closeout, a commissioning
authority should be designated as a member of the integration project team (IPT) at Critical
Decision-1 (CD-1). The Commissioning Authority is responsible for commissioning and testing
if the IPT believes Commissioning is required for project transition and closeout. The
Commissioning Authority approves the Commissioning Plan including the elements described in
Section 3.Additional information on membership of the IPT can be found in the IPT guide. If
commissioning and testing costs are considered significant enough to influence alternative
analysis, a commissioning authority should be designated at CD-0 to be part of the gap or
alternative analysis process.
4.2.1 Commissioning Mission
4.2.1.1 Objective
The objectives of the commissioning plan specifications during the design phase are as follows.
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1. Ensure that the design team applies commissioning concepts to the design, e.g.,
clear and complete design intent documentation is developed, clear and concise
process system and integrated system performance test requirements and
acceptance criteria are specified, defined, and conveyed for inclusion in the
construction documents, and commissioning-focused design reviews are
conducted.
2. Ensure that the design team prepares commissioning specifications and specific
forms or data sheets for documenting construction inspections and checks and
ensure the Commissioning Authority develops a Commissioning Plan for
inclusion in the construction documents.
By meeting the above objectives during the design phase, the following can be achieved.
• Commissioning work can be accurately bid.
• The commissioning process can be effectively executed by the contractor.
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• Contractors or DOE user/operating organization can understand how to efficiently
execute the commissioning process.
• There is a systematic, efficient and enforceable method to accomplish the commissioning
objectives.
• The commissioning objectives are met by—
- ensuring that applicable equipment and systems are installed properly and receive
adequate operational checkout by installing contractors,
- verifying and documenting proper performance of equipment and systems,
- ensuring that O&M documentation left on site is complete, and
- ensuring that the owner’s operating personnel are adequately trained.
4.2.1.2 Commissioning Scope Description
The scope description provides a suggested outline (and checklist) for use in preparing a
commissioning plan. A tailoring approach should be applied to the development of the
commissioning plan, as necessary for the various types of DOE project scope, complexity, and
associated project risks. This document provides guidance and useful references related to each
of the outline items listed. The FPD and commissioning authority can refer to the Model
Commissioning Plan and Guide Specifications, Portland Energy Conservation, dated February
1998 (online at http://www.peci.org/CxTechnical/mcpgs.html) for further details.
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The commissioning plan describes the high-level activities required for the project, such as
testing, startup, transition to operations, staffing, training, documentation preparation, etc. The
Commission Plan scope should be under configuration control.
4.3 Guidance
4.3.1 Commissioning Planning
The commissioning plan is comprised of the following four separate documents designated as
“parts.”
Part I. Commissioning Requirements−Design Phase
Part II. Commissioning Plan−Design Phase
Part III. Commissioning Guide Specifications
Part IV. Commissioning Plan−Construction Phase
A brief description of each part follows:
4.3.1.1 Part I. Commissioning Requirements—Design Phase
The Commissioning Requirements−Design Phase relates to actions to be carried out during the
development of the contract documents. Included are lists of the responsibilities for each
member of the design team and for all players during the construction phase. If a bid for an
architectural/engineering (A/E) firm is to be implemented, this document should be included in
the request for proposal (RFP).
4.3.1.2 Part II. Commissioning Plan—Design Phase
The Commissioning Plan−Design Phase guides the commissioning activities during the design
phase. It provides details of responsibilities called out in Part I, Commissioning
Requirements−Design Phase for the architect, design engineers, commissioning manager,
construction manager, project manager, and federal project director. The plan describes the
duties of the design team and commissioning authority in developing the site-specific
commissioning specifications and for developing the first two drafts of the Commissioning
Plan−Construction Phase.
4.3.1.3 Part III. Commissioning Guide Specifications
The commissioning guide specifications contain recommended language that describes both the
requirements and the process to incorporate commissioning into construction specifications. All
divisions and sections that relate to commissioning should include language ensuring that the
contractors or DOE user/operating organization are clearly informed regarding their
commissioning responsibilities. An explanation of the commissioning process is also provided.
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In addition, pre-functional checklists and sample functional tests are included for many common
types of equipment and systems. There are few systems and components that lend themselves to
pre-functional checklist (as listed within the PEIC referenced earlier in this document) or generic
type of testing, save the HVAC systems for normal building habitability. Most new facilities
have very unique and often one of a kind process systems requiring a dedicated test team to
validate and put into service.
4.3.1.4 Part IV. Commissioning Plan—Construction Phase
The Commissioning Plan−Construction Phase is developed in draft form for the specific project
during the design phase, which provides direction for the development of commissioning
specifications by the design team. During the construction phase, the plan provides direction for
the commissioning tasks during construction. The plan focuses on providing support to the
specifications and provides forms for application of the commissioning process.
The following graphic illustrates the above process.
A/E Cx
Requirements
Cx Plan
Design Phase
Model Cx Plan
Const. Phase
Cx Guide
Specifications
Cx Plan
Const. Phase
Building Specific
Draft 1
Cx Plan
Const. Phase
Building Specific
Draft 2
Provided to
A/E & CA* with
RFP. (All parts
are in this
manual)
Design Documents
Drawings
Specifications
&
Design Intent
Cx
Specifications
Bid / Contract Documents* Commissioning Agent
Part I Part II Part IVPart III
Commissioning (Cx) Contract Document Development
For details of each section including more detailed scope, roles and responsibilities, checklists,
required documents, see “Model Commissioning Plan and Guide Specifications”.
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5.0 TRANSITION TO OPERATIONS PLAN
5.1 Action
Issue a Project Transition to Operations Plan** that clearly defines the basis for attaining initial
operating capability, full operating capability, or project closeout, as applicable. The plan
includes documentation, training, interfaces, and draft schedules.
** Not applicable to clean-up projects.
5.2 Discussion
The Transition to Operations Plan (TOP) is a prerequisite to obtain Secretarial acquisition
executive/acquisition executive approval for CD-4. The purpose of the TOP is to identify and
plan for project transition phase activities that are required for approval to begin initial or full
operations of project deliverables. The overall goal is to ensure a smooth turnover of the project
deliverables (i.e., equipment, facility, product, or asset) and a seamless hand-off of
responsibility/ownership from the project organization to the user/operating organization. A
TOP is prepared to ensure efficient and effective management of the transition scope; align
schedules, identify resources to facilitate project transition; and provide proper
customer/sponsor/stakeholder interfaces.
A TOP is an agreement between the project organization (FPD and project manager), DOE
program, and the user/operating organization that describes the process for implementing
transition to operations activities. A tailored approach should be used when developing the TOP
based upon the programmatic importance and complexity of the project. Systems engineering
techniques should be applied when developing and implementing the TOP.
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The key to a successful transition to operations is early, thorough, forward-looking planning.
The TOP is a living document that should be kept current by the IPT throughout the project life-
cycle. For additional information on the responsibilities of the IPT see the IPT guide. A
preliminary TOP should be included/referenced in the PEP. Project funded activities associated
with transition to operations should be identified and incorporated into the project performance
baseline, and DOE program funded activities associated with transition to operations should be
planned for by the program. A draft TOP should be started during design and completed as soon
as possible after final design is completed. The final TOP is completed during construction
before the project’s integrated startup and commissioning activities, and is a prerequisite for
CD-4 under DOE O 413.3A. For projects that are implemented in phases, the TOP should be
started during the initial phase of design, with incremental updates to the plan made as necessary
during project phases.
IPT members who are responsible for TOP should prepare the plan. It is very important to have
participation (i.e., buy-in) by the user/operating organization and DOE program. In addition,
participation by other key stakeholders should be considered.
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The TOP should be approved by the project’s DOE program sponsor, the DOE federal project
director, the contractor project manager and the user/operating organization in accordance with
the roles, responsibilities and authorities outlined in the PEP. The TOP should be under
configuration control.
5.3 Guidance
References and topics to be considered are discussed below. Using a tailored approach, the FPD
and the IPT should assess each component of the project and their applicability for project
transition to operations planning. The TOP should be comprehensive to address all transition
phase activities but does not need to be voluminous and should reference other supporting
documents as appropriate.
5.3.1 Project Description and Mission
The summary project description from the PEP or project data sheet could be used.
The description should include detailed benefits that DOE and key stakeholders will realize at
the completion of the project transition phase and list potential negative impact on DOE mission
including project cost and schedule, security, environmental, safety, technical and operational
dependencies or efficiency if transition to operations is delayed.
5.3.2 Planning Management, Organization and Control
Describe the transition phase scope and activities such as testing (components, equipment,
subsystems, systems, facilities, and software), activation, acceptance, beneficial occupancy,
startup, commissioning, staffing, training, and readiness review. The transition to operations
scope should be under configuration control (see section 5.3.10 below).
5.3.3 DOE Orders and Program Guidance
List the DOE Directives and program guidance applicable to the transition to operations scope.
5.3.4 Key Transition Phase Steps and Deliverables
Key transition phase steps should include project activities that should be undertaken to meet
requirements identified in applicable DOE Directives and can include agreements between DOE
program offices, or with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders (e.g., memorandum of
agreement). The transition phase deliverables include the list of CD-4 prerequisites provided in
Table 2 of DOE O 413.3A. Transition phase deliverables can also include transition to operation
documentation. The key transition phase steps and deliverables should be under configuration
control (see section 5.3.10 below).
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5.3.5 Strategy
Consistent with the PEP and project performance baseline, describe the strategy for completing
the transition to operations scope, steps and deliverables. The strategy can be supported by a
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sequence logic/network diagram or a Gantt chart. DOE Headquarters program personnel should
be actively engaged in the strategy development because of its programmatic importance to DOE
missions and budget planning.
5.3.6 Operation or Long Term Stewardship Cost
Summarize the program’s annual and life-cycle cost estimates for operation or long term
stewardship of the project deliverables. Include the cost basis and assumptions for operation,
maintenance, decontamination & decommissioning, and/or future surveillance activities, as
appropriate.
5.3.7 Organizations, Stakeholders and Public Interfaces
Describe the transition phase information and communications interfaces between DOE and
contractor organizations, stakeholders, and the public. Identify the information needs and
process for meeting those needs. Transition to operations interfaces should be consistent with
the PEP, the project organization chart, and organization breakdown structure. 1,2,40
5.3.8 Transition Team Roles and Responsibilities
Identify the membership and leader of the transition team, and describe their roles and
responsibilities for completing all of the transition to operations activities. Lines of
communication should be clearly defined in this section. A responsibility assignment matrix
(RAM) could be used.
5.3.9 Configuration Control
The PEP provides the configuration control process and responsibilities for the project funded
transition to operations scope. Describe or reference the process and responsibilities for non-
project (i.e., DOE program) funded transition to operations scope. Describe how these processes
will be integrated.
5.3.10 Project Key Performance Elements and Completion Criteria
Describe the initial operations and/or full operations key performance requirements, and list the
Project Completion Criteria (from the PEP or other project documentation, e.g., project
functional requirements). Summarize the plan and process for verifying that these standards and
criteria can be met (see section 2.0 above).
5.3.11 Schedule and Key Milestones
Provide a comprehensive, integrated (project and program), transition to operations schedule and
identify key milestones. The schedule and key milestones should be consistent with the
integrated project schedule, the transition to operations strategy, and sequence logic/network
diagrams.
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5.3.12 Readiness Review
Consistent with the PEP, identify the type of readiness review process, readiness review
preparation roles and responsibilities, schedule and key milestones, interfaces with other
transition to operations activities, resource requirements, readiness review documentation (e.g.,
contractor and DOE: plan of action, implementation plan, final report, and resolution of
findings), and proposed approval authority (see section 3.3.1 above).
5.3.13 Operations and Maintenance Management
Identify the operations and maintenance program requirements for facility equipment, structures,
systems and components. This section could reference the operating and maintenance manuals
for project deliverables. Also identify spare parts, chemicals, supplies, and required specialized
vendor support for initial operation.
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5.3.14 Facility Support, Operations and Maintenance Training
Summarize as appropriate the plan for training the project test team, activation team, startup
team, commissioning team, user/operating O&M personnel, and support personnel (e.g.,
emergency response/access for fire, hazard containment, security, etc.), including training
materials development, qualification and/or certification.
5.3.15 Environment, Safety and Health (ES&H), and Quality Assurance
Summarize the plan for preparing key ES&H documents needed to support CD-4, such as:
documented safety analysis (DSA) and technical safety requirements (TSRs) for Hazard
Category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities; hazards analysis plan; DOE safety evaluation report; USQ
procedure; updated construction project safety and health plan; energy and resource conservation
plan; revision of the environmental management system and Quality Assurance Plan to
incorporate any new aspects related to turnover and operations; and updated site emergency plan
and facility emergency planning hazards assessment, if applicable (see section 8 below).
5.3.16 Safeguards and Security (S&S)
Describe the process for validation of S&S equipment, programs, and processes, as applicable.
Summarize the plan for preparing key S&S documents needed to support CD-4, such as the
cyber security plan for IT projects, the security vulnerability assessment report, and the facility
and/or Site Security Plan (see section 8 below).
5.3.17 Permits and Licenses
Identify any permits and licenses that are required for initial operation and/or full operation of
the project. Discuss the process for obtaining these permits and licenses, and providing any
formal notifications to satisfy intra-program and interagency agreements.
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5.3.18 Authorization and Notification
Describe (or reference the document that describes) the process and responsibilities for formal
authorization of initial operation and/or full operation of the project deliverables. The
description (or reference document) should list any required notifications, both internal and
external to the DOE, such as to regulatory agencies.
5.3.19 Project Acceptance, Beneficial Occupancy, and Transfer to Operations
Describe the process for formal acceptance and/or beneficial occupancy of the project
deliverables and transfer/handover to the user/operating organization. This should be based on
meeting the terms of the project contract, with deliverable acceptance by the contract
administrator and formal acceptance and/or beneficial occupancy documentation which accept
the deliverables from the project organization to the user/operating organization consistent with
the PEP and transition to operations strategy.
5.3.20 Business Functions
Discuss the transition strategy for project business functions; the process to transfer licenses,
contracts, equipment, assets, real property, and records to the user/operating organization, as
applicable; disposition of any Government-furnished equipment provided to project contractors;
and the process for handling unresolved project litigation and liabilities.
5.3.21 Project Information and Records Turnover
Identify the project information and records that will be transferred from the project organization
to the user/operating organization, and describe the sequence, responsibilities, and formal
acceptance process for turnover. Project information and records could include test reports,
operation and maintenance manuals, training materials, agreements, acceptance documents,
ES&H documents, design basis documents, as-built drawings, specifications, equipment
manuals, warranties and configuration management documents.
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5.3.22 Transition to Operations Reporting
Describe how transition to operations reporting will be handled. For example, it could be a
separate report or it could be incorporated into the project quarterly review with the DOE
program sponsor. Discuss the report content, frequency and responsibility for preparation.
5.3.23 User/Operating Organization Staff Planning
Summarize the plan for mobilizing the user/operating organization workforce, as required so that
it can assume responsibility for operation of the project deliverables by CD-4 or according to the
schedule stipulated in the Program Budget Decision memo signed by the CFO. This may include
a ramp up of staff during testing, activation, startup and/or commissioning as appropriate, so that
the user/operating organization staff gain experience. This section could reference a more
detailed user/operating organization staffing plan.
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5.3.24 Lessons Learned and Process Improvement
Document transition to operations lessons learned, including performance history leading to
successful operation of the project. Implement process improvement opportunities throughout
the life of the project to improve transition workflow (see section 9 of this Guide).
5.3.25 Project Organization De-staffing Planning
Summarize the plan for demobilizing the contractor’s project workforce and for DOE project
staff, as applicable for a smooth transition to operations. This section could reference a more
detailed project organization de-staffing plan.
6.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE
6.1 Action:
Issue an updated Quality Assurance Plan to address testing, identified deficiencies, and startup,
transition, and operation activities.
6.2 Discussion:
Over the duration of the project many changes are likely to occur. They should be in the area of
testing, startup, transition, operational activities or other identified deficiencies. These are likely
to affect the existing project quality assurance program. In addition each of these changes should
have useful lessons learned for specific areas. Incorporation of all lessons learned for similar
projects at the same or other sites could be very useful. An update of the Quality Assurance
Plan may be necessary. The Quality Assurance Plan should be updated under guidance of the
federal project director.
6.3 Guidance
The Quality Assurance Plan is developed at the inception of the project and is updated, as
necessary over, the project life cycle. The FPD is responsible for planning and implementing the
Quality Assurance Program for the project. During the preparation of the project documentation
appropriate consideration needs to be given to Quality Assurance because quality affects cost,
availability, effectiveness, safety, security, and performance. Quality assurance needs to address
the following 10 criteria:
• Program
• Personnel training and qualification
• Quality improvement
• Documents and records
• Work processes
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• Design
• Procurement
• Inspection and acceptance
• Management assessment
• Independent assessment
Depending on the nature of the project, the key requirements/elements of a quality assurance
program are provided in DOE O 414..1C and Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part
830 Subpart A.
7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REVISION
7.1 Action
Revise the environmental management system to ensure that it incorporates new environmental
aspects related to turnover and operations.
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7.2 Discussion
DOE O 413.3A requires a revision of the environmental management system when a
construction/build or remediation project initiates project closeout and transition activities. This
revision is required upon the completion of a project and the transfer or turnover of the project
deliverables to another organization for operations or long-term stewardship responsibilities.
The purpose of revising the environmental management system is to ensure project
facility/systems/equipment operations or long-term stewardship activities continue to achieve
environmental protection and regulatory compliance. The revision needs to reflect the
environmental aspects necessary to ensure continued protection of human health and the
environment and compliance with environmental regulations after a project is turned over for
operations or long-term stewardship activities.
The environmental management system is to address the environmental aspects of project
operations or activities and to ensure ongoing compliance with environmental regulatory
requirements. Executive Order 13423 dated January 24, 2007, Strengthening Federal
Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management, requires that all agencies implement
an environmental management system at the appropriate organizational levels. DOE sites have
met this requirement principally through compliance with and/or certification to ISO 14001,
Environmental Management Systems—Specification with Guidance for Use. For information on
what should be included in an EMS, refer to the DOE G 450.1 series.
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7.3 Guidance
Prior to CD-4, an environmental management system should be revised and implemented upon
the turnover/transition date to reflect the project’s operational configuration and/or the long-term
stewardship activities This environmental management system can either be under a site-wide
management system or be facility specific. Further, the environmental management system
should reflect the environmental aspects related to turnover, i.e., project operations or long-term
stewardship, as well as the six elements of an environmental management system according to
ISO 14001 (online at
http://www.iso.org/iso/iso_catalogue/management_standards/iso_9000_iso_14000/iso_14000_es
sentials.htm).
8.0 SAFEGUARDS, SECURITY, AND SAFETY PLANS
8.1 Action—Documented Safety Analysis/Safety Evaluation
Prepare the Documented Safety Analysis Report with Technical Safety Requirements for Hazard
1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities.
Prepare a Safety Evaluation Report based on a review of the preliminary Documented Safety
Analysis for Category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities.
8.1.1 Discussion
During the transition/closeout phase, the project team should continue to update and finalize
safety documents and procedures that have been initiated in the prior phases of project activity.
Approved final Documented Safety Analysis (DSA), Technical Safety Requirements (TSRs) and
other hazard control documents contain the principal safety basis for a DOE decision to authorize
facility operation. Once facility operation is authorized, the final DSA and hazard controls will
be the principal safety bases for sustaining authorization and safety oversight. A final DSA
documents the safety basis and provides detailed information for a determination that the facility
can be operated, maintained, shut down, and decommissioned safely and in compliance with
applicable laws and regulations. This has much the same meaning as does the similar language
for preliminary documented safety analysis (PDSA), except that for final DSA the descriptions
of operations are complete, detailed, and based on final information.
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8.1.2 Guidance
During construction, the final DSA is developed. It is based on the facility as built and as it will
be operated and finalizes the description of needed safety management programs. After the
construction has been completed and the DSA has been updated to reflect the as-built drawings
and development of the TSR bases, DOE reviews the revised DSA and updates the Safety
Evaluation Report (SER) authorizing operations subject to any necessary conditions, including
the need for an Operational Readiness Review (See section 3.1 of this document and DOE O
425.1C). DOE issues the SER that documents DOE review and approval of the DSA.
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8.2 Action—Hazard Analysis
Finalize the Hazard Analysis Report and obtain DOE approval (field level).
8.2.1 Discussion
Additional analyses to prepare the DSA include evaluation of equipment that was not part of the
preliminary and final design, such as government furnished equipment or specialty equipment
designs that were performed in separate design activities not fully addressed in the PDSA, and
detailed operational analysis for those activities that did not need to be considered for
development of the design. In addition, hazards analyses that were completed as part of the
PDSA should be reviewed to ensure that they remain accurate and changes made as necessary.
Note that Government-furnished equipment ideally should be included in the early hazard and
accident analysis activities and treated as though it was part of the design. Otherwise the design
interfaces and potentially the acceptability of the Government-furnished equipment may not be
found in a timely fashion. Then this additional task would be a final check on interfacing
facilities or systems that are not under the direct control of the project.
8.2.2 Guidance
To complete operational hazards analyses and analyze other upset conditions that were not
developed in the PDSA, the hazards analysis process should engage the operations staff. Detailed
operational concepts should be developed by the operations staff in conjunction with the safety
analysis efforts and should include government furnished equipment that should be used in these
operations.
The DSA cannot be completed until there is a high degree of certainty that facility configuration
matches the design documentation, safety basis documentation, and the operating procedures for
that configuration. Final verification that the DSA information is consistent with the as-built
configuration is necessary before sending the DSA and TSR to DOE for approval. A rigorous
change control process will help in this regard.
The final development of the DSA and TSR should provide for implementation planning. The
initial planning for these activities should be included in the TOP, which should be base-lined
during preliminary design. The TOP provides the concepts that support when and how many
operations staff is brought into the project to support transition and defines (to the extent known
at the time) the activities that need to be performed, including those needed to implement the
commitments expected to be in the DSA and TSR. Many of the details of activities needed to
implement the DSA and TSR are based on limited information available in preliminary design.
Consequently, the detailed strategy and activities needed to implement the DSA and TSR should
be addressed and compared to the baseline in the TOP such that appropriate adjustments can be
made.
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8.3 Action—Security Vulnerability Assessment
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8.3.1 Discussion
During the transition/close-out, all security system documentation is reviewed and an acceptance
determination made. System component and complete system acceptance testing is evaluated
against the test and acceptance plan. For security an approved security plan, procedures, trained
security professionals on-hand, and, if required a successful ORR, or an RA should be completed
prior to a CD-4.
8.3.2 Guidance
Prior to CD-4, the final update of the vulnerability assessment is required, with a resulting Final
vulnerability assessment report. This report should document the proposed security systems and
features, as well as demonstrate how the facility design, construction, and operations satisfy
security requirements. Also, any required updates to the resulting security plan should be
incorporated for implementation.
At CD-4 there is transition from the project organization to the user/operating organization for
assumption of responsibility for management operations and maintenance. The facility/site
management and operations group takes over the responsibility for the management, operation,
and associated support.
8.4 Action—Cyber Security
Finalize the Cyber Security Plan for information technology (IT) projects and complete the
certification and accreditation.
8.4.1 Discussion
At this stage of an IT project all training materials and documentation should be complete. The
project team should ensure that all components of the system test and evaluation plan (STEP)
have undergone acceptance testing and operational review, as appropriate. It is necessary to
document the findings, propose an action plan for addressing failures and issues, and identify the
residual risks by compiling all cyber security designs, plans, agreements, test results, etc., into
the cyber security plan.
8.4.2 Guidance
It is required to execute the STEP as part of the entire system, and make necessary changes to the
IT system, validate changes and revise the Cyber Security Plan. This will allow the integrated
project team to request accreditation of the final Cyber Security Plan. This is accomplished
through the submission of the Cyber Security Plan to a cyber system security manager for final
certification, and the subsequent request of accreditation by the approval authority (AA) which
will result in the project receiving full or interim approval to operate. Finally, the project can
record and register the Cyber Security Plan.
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9.0 POST CD-4 APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS (RELATED TO
TRANSITION/CLOSEOUT)
9.1 Action—Post Implementation Review for Information Technology
Conduct a Post Implementation Review for information technology projects and document that
the project has attained the desired results and met the Key Performance Parameters in
accordance with the Capital Programming Guide, Supplement to Part 7 of Office of
Management and Budget Circular A-11.
9.1.1 Discussion
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The purpose of the Post Implementation Review (PIR) is to track and measure the impact and
outcomes of implemented information technology (IT) projects to ensure that they meet the
program mission. The need to evaluate a system’s ability, both functionally and economically, is
a continuous process to ensure that the system still supports both the end user and the mission
needs of the organization. The PIR is typically conducted on implemented projects to evaluate
the actual results compared to estimates in terms of cost, schedule, performance, and mission
outcomes; to determine the causes of major differences between planned end results; and to help
improve project management practices. Stage evaluations are conducted on project success to
ensure a positive return on investment, and decide whether continuation, modification, or
termination of the project is necessary. PIRs should be conducted on all major DOE IT projects
and the type of review to be conducted will be based on the stage of project development. The
goals of a PIR are to—
1. keep the Department and key stakeholders apprised of the project’s performance
and contribution in support of strategic goals and objectives;
2. ascertain the degree of project success in terms of meeting objectives, delivering
planned levels of benefits, and addressing the specific requirements as originally
defined;
3. ensure that the project meets mission support objectives;
4. examine the efficacy of all elements of the business solution to determine if
improvements can be made to optimize the benefits of the system;
5. document lessons learned to improve future projects, the IT decision process, and
overall performance of the IT portfolio;
6. provide insight into the strengths and weakness of the processes and procedures
performed in the selection and control phases of the Capital Planning and
Investment Control process;
7. re-assess project investment, technical compliance, and compliance against the
enterprise architecture; and
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8. update the enterprise architecture and Capital Planning and Investment Control
processes.
9.1.2 Guidance
The DOE Office of the Chief Information Officer is responsible for developing the list of
potential review projects. The DOE IT Council makes the final decision on which projects will
be reviewed. All major projects should have PIR review. In addition, all projects prior to being
reported as a steady state investment should have a PIR. Finally, senior management should
request a PIR review if one or more of the following conditions exist.
1. Operating costs increase significantly.
2. User complains on system performance.
3. Number of software changes increases.
4. Scope or strategic plan significantly changes.
5. Major legislative changes have been enacted.
6. DOE changes policy.
In order to perform the PIR review comprehensive information should be gathered, analyzed and
documented in the PIR summary and recommendation report. There are nine elements that
should be reviewed.
9.1.2.1 Cost and Schedule.
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Earned value data is used to analyze project costs and schedule variances. The DOE standard
includes a detailed explanation for the cause of the variance, what corrective actions are being
taken to resolve the variances, and what the impact will be on other related work or the final
project. Projects between $5M and $20M have the option of using American National Standards
Institute (ANSI)-748, Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Standard, or implementing a
similar system that is capable of providing cost, schedule, and performance status. For all
projects $20M or more the ANSI-748 EVMS should be utilized and the Department will perform
a validation review in accordance with the requirements of DOE Order 413.3A. The system
should be able to report cost and schedule variances, and other baseline performance
measurement data.
9.1.2.2 Technical and Operational Performance.
A technical evaluation of the project results in an analysis of the system’s operational readiness:
project vs. actual capabilities, statistical data, and technical effectiveness of the system.
Technical performance indicators cover both software and hardware. Technical performance
indicators include processing cycles, response times, and storage capabilities. In addition, the
impacts of system performance to user and mission capabilities and predetermined DOE program
objectives should be measured. Baseline requirements should be compared against the
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functionality of the implemented system to determine if the system was developed as originally
defined.
9.1.2.3 Enterprise Architecture Compliance.
The original architecture plan should be compared against the implemented system in order to
determine if there were deviations from the original requirements. The PIR should also
determine if the system components integrates with the current existing infrastructure.
9.1.2.4 Security Analysis
The security analysis compares the systems security measures against the DOE certification and
accreditation guidelines and is a requirement for all systems processing, transmitting, or storing
DOE information. Documentation includes a risk assessment, system security plan,
configuration management plan, contingency plan, results of previous assessments, security
controls assessments, independent verification and validation, and independent audits.
9.1.2.5 Project Risk Management.
The PIR should review and evaluate the process used by the Integrated Project Team to identify
risks, develop risk strategies, employ the strategies to address the risks, the impacts on the
project, and if they were managed effectively.
9.1.2.6 Records Management.
The PIR should evaluate the documentation in support of the records management program
which provides for the systematic control of the records captured, stored, maintained, retrieved,
used, and disposed. The disposition approvals from the DOE Records Officer and National
Archives and Records Administration need to be requested and approved prior to
implementation. Records management addresses the life cycle of records from the creation or
receipt to the maintenance and use to the disposition.
9.1.2.7 Impact on Goals and Strategic Objectives.
The PIR should determine if the project met the stated outcomes and benefits and if they are in
alignment with the DOE goals and objectives.
9.1.2.8 Impact on Stakeholders.
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The PIR should evaluate if the stakeholders (users, customers, and business process owners) are
satisfied with the project. This is normally accomplished through surveys and interviews.
9.1.2.9 Best Practices and Lessons Learned.
The PIR should document in best practices and lessons learned successful procedures, practices,
issues, and problems, to improve the Information Technology Investment Management Process
and future IT projects.
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To provide a consistent approach to evaluating a project, DOE has developed a standard template
and scoring criteria. The results will be reported to the IT Council who will review the report
and provide a recommendation to the Office of the Chief Information Officer. The Office of
Chief Information Officer will authorize any corrective actions and the DOE program will report
back on the status of the corrective actions. The review template includes 31 elements and
covers project managers certification, cost, schedule, and project management performance
metrics including critical decision approvals, earned value data, steady state components,
operational costs and schedule dates, performance tables, security, and project management
scores on four pages and can be found in the Guide to IT Capital Planning and Investment
Control, dated September 20075 (online at
http://cio.energy.gov/documents/DOE_CPIC_Guide_091007_FINAL(1).pdf)..
9.2 Action—Lessons Learned
Prepare a Lessons Learned Report and submit to OECM for broader sharing among the DOE
project management community.
9.2.1 Discussion
The DOE lessons learned program is designed to enhance the lines of communications between
all elements of the DOE including its contractors and is a key element in organizations’
commitment to continuous improvement. The Lessons Learned Program includes two processes.
The first is a development process that includes identification, documentation, validation, and
dissemination of lessons learned. The second is a utilization and incorporation process that
includes identification of applicable lessons learned, distribution to appropriate personnel,
identification of actions that will be taken as a result of the lessons learned, and follow-up to
ensure that appropriate actions were taken. In addition, the lessons learned program contains
processes to measure operational performance improvements and program effectiveness.
9.3 Action—Operational Documentation
Complete project operational documentation.
9.3.1 Discussion
Converting a facility from construction project status to operating status requires that technical
and administrative matters be addressed during earlier stages of the project. As early in the
execution phase as feasible, the project organization should initiate planning for and
development of the documentation for transition to operations. During transition, the
user/operator will normally accept beneficial occupancy of the facility and take ownership of
project documentation.
Project documentation transferred from the project organization to the user/operating
organization could include, for example, environmental and safety, design basis, drawings
(as-built) and specifications, configuration management, equipment and operating manuals, other
project records, and other relevant information. As appropriate, project documentation that
supports transition, turnover, Operational Readiness Review (e.g., ORR, RA, or other readiness
review) and operation and maintenance should be made available to the user/operating
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organization. Project records not provided to the user/operating organization are prepared for
storage or disposal in accordance with DOE O 243.1, . Records should be complete, properly
identified, approved, and orderly. In certain cases, electronic and hard copies of project records
should be provided.
The project organization is responsible for delivering a completed project to the user/operating
organization. A successful turnover for operations includes providing the user/operating
organization a comprehensive set of operational documentation and records. This will be best
accomplished by partnering with the user/operating organization to identify all operational
documentation and records required to turnover a completed project. The project organization is
responsible for assembling the documentation and records needed to properly transition and
turnover a completed project to the user/operating organization. All records that are turned over
to the user/operating organization or sent to storage should be accompanied by a complete
inventory list. A duplicate of these lists should be kept by the project organization and turned
over to the field/site project management organization when the project office is closed.
9.3.2 Guidance
The list of operational documentation and records will depend on the project type and the needs
of the user/operating organization. Provided below is a list of the types of documents and
records that should be considered for turnover to the user/operating organization. Partnership
with the user/operating organization and a tailored approach should be used to develop a
comprehensive list of all operational documents and records to be transferred from the project
organization to the user/operating organization.
9.3.2.1 Final Design
The final design is the completion of the design effort and production of all the approved design
documentation necessary to permit Project procurement. The final design is used to permit
construction, testing, checkout, and turnover to proceed.
9.3.2.2 Procurement
The procurement documentation includes key documents used to execute the project. These
could include the construction/restoration contract, statement of work, contract amendments, and
other related documents.
9.3.2.3 Construction
Construction documentations are the documents that record the execution of construction. These
documents could include drawings and specifications, construction meeting minutes, inspection
reports, material submittals, and other related records.
9.3.2.4 Pre-Operational Testing
As part of the commissioning activities, most facility systems and equipment will undergo
thorough testing as part of its acceptance process to verify that the systems and equipment were
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installed correctly and satisfies the manufacture’s operational specifications. Important for
operations, this documentation demonstrates that the systems and equipment were installed and
operated as required by the project specifications.
9.3.2.5 Startup
Startup activities of facility systems and equipments are part of the commissioning activities.
Systems and equipment installed and completed by the construction contractor should be tested
and accepted by the project organization before they are made available to the user/operating
organization. To facilitate the turnover to the user/operating organization, the acceptance
process should be in partnership with the user/operating representative; in most cases this
representative is a technician or mechanic who will assume ownership of the system or
equipment once accepted and started. Startup activities are an important part of the transfer of
knowledge to the user/operating organization. These documents could include testing and
startup procedures, checklists, and records.
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9.3.2.6 Safety
Operational safety of the new or restored facility is critical at the turnover of the completed
project to the user/operating organization. Safe operation of the facility and its systems and
equipment should be documented. Operational procedures are developed to document the
appropriate use and safe operations of the facility systems and equipments.
9.3.2.7 Quality
Important to the project and user/operating organization is the quality assurance of the
construction activities and the systems and equipments provided by the project. Proper
documentation of the construction and/or installation, inspection, and acceptance will facilitate
quality assurance and ensure that the completed project satisfies the project’s objectives and
specifications.
9.3.2.8 Safeguards and Security
Safeguards and security refers to an integrated system of activities, systems, programs, facilities,
and policies for the protection of classified information and/or classified matter, unclassified
control information, nuclear materials, nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon components, and/or the
Department’s and its contractors’ facilities, property, and equipment. Project success will
depend upon the satisfaction of safeguards and security requirements. The project organization’s
safeguards and security plans and related documents which describes the applicable requirements
and assures these have been satisfied should be turnover to the user/operating organization.
9.3.2.9 Permits and Licensing
Permits and licensing required for facility operations should be identified and provided to the
user/operating organization to facilitate the transition to operations. In many cases the project
organization has the expert staff to research and identify the permits and licensing requirements
to operate the constructed facility.
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9.3.2.10 Operations and Maintenance Manuals
One method of transferring knowledge from the project organization to the user/operating
organization is the transfer of operation and maintenance manuals for systems and equipment
provided by the various vendors. The turnover of these manuals to the user/operating
organization is critical for the proper operation and maintenance of the facility’s systems and
equipment by the user/operating organization & maintenance staff.
9.3.2.11 Manufacturer’s Warranties
All warrantee documents for new systems and equipment installed as part of the project should
be collected, properly categorized, and turned over to the user/operating organization to facilitate
their use in the future if necessary.
9.3.2.12 As-Built Drawings
As-built drawings record the actual construction details used to construct or restore a facility.
They record required deviations from the original design and in most cases are recorded on as-
built drawings. This knowledge should be captured and transferred to the user/operating
organization for operation and future reference if necessary.
9.4 Action—Final Project Closeout Report
Perform final administrative and financial closeout and prepare a Final Project Closeout Report
once all project costs are incurred and invoiced and all contracts are closed. The report includes
final cost details as required (including claims and claims settlement strategy where
appropriate).
9.4.1 Discussion
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Final project closeout begins at CD-4 or at the point when all environmental activities are
completed and the site is turned over for alternative use. This includes long-term stewardship,
surveillance for environmental remediation, disposition, or at project termination. Generally,
closeout starts after all physical, regulatory, contractual activities are complete. Following the
Critical Decision-4 approval, the FPD submits a Final Project Closeout Report through the site
financial officer (FO) to the DOE Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
The purpose of the Final Project Closeout Report is to provide a determination of the overall
closure status of the project, contracts, regulatory drivers, and fiscal condition in accordance with
performance goals and measures established for closeout.
9.4.2 Guidance
The Final Project Closeout Report should consist of two key deliverables, a project completion
report typically prepared by the DOE contractor and a project final cost report prepared by the
FPD.
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The DOE contractor, who has prime contracting responsibility for the DOE project, is
responsible for the technical, contractual, and financial contents of the project completion report.
However, the FPD should work closely with the contractor project manager to ensure that the
project completion report is accurate and reflects the project’s condition. For projects that are
managed directly by DOE the FPD is responsible for preparing the project completion report.
The essential elements of the project completion report and the project final cost report are
discussed in section 9.4.2.1 and section 9.4.2.2 of this Guide respectively. The requirement of a
project completion report should be identified in the PEP so that adequate time and resources can
be allocated to facilitate project closeout.
The FPD approves and submits the Final Project Closeout Report to the cognizant site CFO, who
reviews, assembles, approves, and forwards to the DOE CFO a closeout package containing the
project final closeout report. In addition, the closeout package should contain a summary of
financial actions requested of the DOE CFO for project closeout and the site FO’s signature and
date of approval of this action.
Ultimately, The DOE CFO places all unused funds into the project overrun reserve to resolve
any remaining costs of the project. Use of these funds should be requested in writing and include
a description of the problem, causes of the problem, and corrective actions. In addition, the
current status of the contractual, regulatory, financial, and physical project should be explained.
The DOE CFO approves all requests.
9.4.2.1 Project Completion Report
The FPD acceptance of the project completion report is the official acceptance of the contractor
deliverables and other reporting requirements on behalf of the Government.
Elements of the project completion report should address the following key activities.
9.4.2.1.1 Physical Closeout
Physical closeout provides documentation to affirm all work associated with the project is
complete and the Government accepts beneficial occupancy or environmental completion of the
project. Elements of project physical closeout can include:
1. confirmation that all Project Completion Criteria were completed satisfactorily;
2. all turnover punch list items reviewed and documented as closed;
3. excess material and equipment identified, retrieved, and disposed of in accordance
with DOE property disposition regulations;
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4. all purchase orders (POs) closed or placed in a single account;
5. outstanding obligations identified and described in the contractor’s financial
closeout;
6. an occupancy checklist prepared and used to accelerate the transition process;
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7. remaining project control accounts, except for outstanding obligations, closed;
8. project lessons learned report completed and submitted to DOE (see section 9.2 of
this Guide); and
9. an acquisition executive CD-4 approval statement enclosed.
9.4.2.1.2 Contractual Closeout
Contractual closeout is performed by the contracting officer (CO) and includes identification and
status of each project contract and subcontract, their values and their terms and conditions. The
contract status should include any incomplete deliverables; terms, conditions, and dates for
obtaining remaining deliverables; real and potential claims; pending and any ongoing legal
actions; warranties made as part of the contract; and any other information that might prove
useful to the user organization in relation to legal, contractual, warranty, or deliverables.
9.4.2.1.3 Financial Closure
The project organization is responsible for the financial closeout. Although financial closeout
and physical closeout can occur in parallel, financial closeout is finalized only after a successful
physical closeout is complete. Financial closeout follows two parallel paths help to identify
unspent project fund balances and deobligate them for use these funds elsewhere as needed;
these paths are adjusting the Department’s construction and capital asset accounts and preparing
the project Final Cost Report.
The general steps involved in the financial closeout process can include:
• Approval of Critical Decision 4 marks the beginning of the project closeout.
• Remove Project from Construction Work in Progress (CWIP) Account.
• Capitalize project funds and begin depreciation.
• The prime contractor prepares the Closing Statement of Cost.
• The chief financial officer (CFO) uses the contractor’s Closing Statement of Cost to
adjust the Department’s construction and capital asset accounts, determine whether
any unspent balances remain, prepare the Final Closing Statement of Cost, deobligate
remaining balances using the approved funding program.
9.4.2.1.4 Regulatory Closeout
A major component of closing an environmental remediation or facility transition projects is the
demonstration of regulatory compliance with the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA)
and/or the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA). Failure to comply could lead to legal actions and delay closure. The regulatory
process varies depending on the type of project, applicable regulation, and the government
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agencies having jurisdiction. Regulatory closeout consists of certifying that environmental
actions have met all requirements and no additional active management is needed, with the
possible exception of long-term monitoring. Regulatory closeout also provides for possible site
turnover to other responsible agencies or private parties and transition to other use.
9.4.2.2 Project Final Cost Report
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The contractor project manager should provide the FPD an estimate of any outstanding costs
required to complete the project enabling the de-obligation process to start prior to complete
closeout of all actions. The FPD works with the site FO to ensure that DOE accounting
requirements are met for project closeout. The FPD project final cost report includes the project
name, title, budget classification, original de-obligation amount and subsequent obligations or
de-obligations, actual cost summary organized in same categories as the original project data
sheet, capital investment for the project, and the value of plant and capital equipment
adjustments. The project final cost report will be used to zero out the uncosted balance of the
project budget, establish a reserve account for open items, and satisfy the requirements to remove
a project from the Construction Work in Progress Account in accordance with DOE O 534.1B,
Accounting, dated 1-6-03. The accounting data from the project final cost Report provides
physical evidence that all conditions necessary to closeout the project and/or retire the contract
have been met. Closeout document requirements differ for cost reimbursement contracts and
fixed-price contracts. A review of the final contract modification is required for cost
reimbursable contracts with the contractor finance confirming the final contract price. A review
and payment of the final invoice is required in accordance with DOE and field office procedures.
The site FO or designee should confirm the required closeout documents to the extent warranted
by the individual circumstances and applicable procurement regulations, such as Federal
Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.804-5, Procedures for Closing Out Contract Files, and advise
the DOE CFO accordingly. This should include a review and reconciliation of financial/closeout
records by the site FO with any discrepancies being resolved with the contractor’s finance
officer.
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dated June 2000.
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(RCRA).
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ACRONYMS
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ANSI American National Standards Institute
AA Authorization/Approval Authority
CPIC Capital Planning and Investment Control
CFO Chief Financial Officer
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
CO Contracting Officer
CD Critical Decision
CD-0 Critical Decision 0
CD-1 Critical Decision 1
CD-2 Critical Decision 2
CD-3 Critical Decision 3
CD-4 Critical Decision 4
DOE Department of Energy
DOE G Department of Energy Guide
DOE M Department of Energy Manual
DOE O Department of Energy Order
DSA Documented Safety Analysis
EVMS Earned Value Management System
ES&H Environmental Safety and Health
FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation
FPD Federal Project Director
FO Financial Officer
HAR Hazard Analysis Report
IT Information Technology
IPT Integrated Project Team
ISO International Standards Organization
M&I Management and Integrating (Integration)
M&O Management and Operating
NEPA National Environmental Policy Act
OECM Office of Engineering and Construction Management
O&M Operation and Maintenance
ORR Operational Readiness Review
PDSA Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis
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PEP Project Execution Plan
PIR Post Implementation Review
PO Purchase Order
RA Readiness Assessment
RFP Request for Proposal
RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RAM Responsibility Assignment Matrix
S&S Safeguards and Security
SER Safety Evaluation Report
SSP Site Security Plan
SSC Structures, Systems, and Components
SSE Structures, Systems, and Equipment
STEP System Test and Evaluation Plan
TSR Technical Safety Requirement (Report)
TOP Transition to Operations Plan
USQ Unreviewed Safety Question
VA Vulnerability Assessment
WBS Work Breakdown Structure