Compliance Test and Evaluation Process and Procedures

The RMA Compliance Test and Evaluation (CTE) Process and Procedures immediately below describe the procedures and steps for requesting compliance test and evaluation of products under DoD 5015.02-STD, April 2007. It also describes the testing policies, and defines the roles and responsibilities of participating organizations.

Download CTE Process and Procedures (MS Word format) (updated 10 Jul 2008)


For information about limited compliance testing of legacy installed solutions and limited scope installed solutions, please complete the request form to receive the limited compliance process and procedures. Limited compliance testing is available through government organization sponsorship only.

Request the limited compliance process and procedures

All testing is now performed under DoD 5015.02-STD, April 2007. Current versions of the Test Procedures are available. We will continue refining and finalizing all test procedures in the coming months.

Baseline Test Procedures (MS Word format) (updated 18 March 2009)
Classified Records Management Test Procedures (MS Word format) (updated 18 March 2009)
RMA Transfer Schemas (ZIP format)
Optional Transfer Schemas (ZIP format)
FOIA Test Procedures (MS Word format) (updated 18 March 2009)
Privacy Act Test Procedures (MS Word format) (updated 18 March 2009)


We have prepared a list of "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) about DoD 5015.02-STD compliance testing.

General DoD 5015.02-STD Version 3 Compliance Testing FAQ (MS Word format)
(updated 16 October 2008)


We have also prepared a list of "Frequently Asked Questions" that specifically targets testing under DoD 5015.02-STD, April 2007.

DoD 5015.02-STD Version 3 Testing FAQ (MS Word format) (updated 23 December 2008)


The following document contains examples of disposition dates to help vendors understand our expectations during testing.

Disposition Date Examples (MS PowerPoint format) (updated 23 December 2008)


Compliance Test and Evaluation Forms

Compliance Test Request Form	Submit this form to the RMA POC to request product compliance testing of full records management applications. (MS Word Format)
Compliance Test Request Form - Product Combinations	Submit this form to the RMA POC to request product compliance testing for product combinations. (MS Word Format)

Last Revision: 04 Sep 09