TLC Overview

Note: The TLC framework provides assistance and standard guidance to support consistent system development and project management methodologies.  Alternate development methodologies/frameworks/guidelines may be acceptable, provided applicable federal legislative mandates (eg, FITARA and Clinger Cohen Act), and OMB/HHS policy are met.

Contractors must utilize a formal framework, methodology, and/or capability maturity model in support of CMS' IT development efforts, thereby enhancing the degree of predictability and optimization of processes used, and increasing reliability and sustainability in producing required outcomes.

Welcome to the Target Life Cycle!

TLC Overview

The TLC is CMS's new system development life cycle governance process that promotes business flexibility, and replaces point-in-time gate reviews with continuous evaluation and situational reviews governance. The TLC sets governance expectations for all stakeholders who are developing and maintaining IT solutions.  There are four (4) distinct phases: Initiate, Develop, Operate, and Retire.

*Note: This is a template for the Business Case and can be used to begin gathering information. However, the actual business case for your project must be completed in EASi.

New business need or need a Life Cycle ID for an existing IT investment? Begin here:

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For inquires about the Target Life Cycle, please contact CMS IT Governance at [email protected].