Acceptable earned value management system and earned value management system are defined in the clause at 252.234-7002, Earned Value Management System.

Production of major defense acquisition program means the production and deployment of a major system that is intended to achieve an operational capability that satisfies mission needs, or an activity otherwise defined as Milestone C under Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02 or related authorities.

Significant deficiency is defined in the clause at 252.234-7002, Earned Value Management System, and is synonymous with noncompliance.