Purpose. This document establishes the management system for processes, requirements, and responsibilities for implementing NASA Policy Directive (NPD) 7120.4, Program/Project Management. This management system governs the formulation, approval, implementation, and evaluation of all Agency programs and projects established to Provide Aerospace Products and Capabilities (PAPAC). It is intended to support safe accomplishment of the NASA programs and projects, consistent with established Agency strategic planning, on schedule, and within budget, while satisfying the success criteria and requirements of multiple stakeholders and customers.

Applicability and Scope. This NASA Procedures and Guidelines (NPG) is applicable to NASA Headquarters and NASA Centers, including Component Facilities, and to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to the extent specified in its component.

This document provides the basic processes and requirements for the life cycle of all programs and projects. It shall be used specifically for programs/projects that provide aerospace products or capabilities, i.e., provide flight and ground systems, technologies, and operations for space and aeronautics. It is not required but may be used for other programs and projects.