Appendix IX: Integrated Baseline Review

IBR Overview

The objectives of the integrated baseline review (IBR) are to gain insight into cost and schedule risk areas associated with a program or contract and to develop confidence in the program’s acquisition plans. The focus of the review should be primarily to assess the adequacy of the baseline plan to execute the approved program or contract.

An IBR is most effective if the focus is on areas of the greatest risk to the program. Government and contractor program managers should try for mutual understanding of risks and formulate a plan to respond to and track these risks through the EVM and risk management processes. In addition, developing this cooperation promotes communication and increases the likelihood of effectively managing program risks.