GSG has observed limited support of modern programming practice by dod software contractors due to the risks involved and the absence of payoff data. Contractors also have a difficult time accurately estimating and scheduling quality related activities on software projects. This project will measure cost-effectiveness of quality related activities in order to provide the models which can be used to (a) determine the value of such activities to contractors, (b) estimate requirements for quality related activities, and (c) schedule such activities during a software project. The data will be collected using realtime software development projects at a large defense contractor. The impact of the results will then be studied in order to determine the importance of such cost effectiveness information on government contracting strategies.
