Engineering Quality Service (EQS)

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Who We Are

The Information Technology Engineering Quality Service (ITEQS) serves as the quality control organization for information technology engineering issues across the VA. The Section 508 program is also managed by EQS.

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What We Do

The EQS will ensure newly developed IT systems meet Enterprise Architecture technical standards as reflected in the Technical Reference Model and industry best practices, as well as serve as the focal point for engineering issues as related to the Enterprise Architecture.

• Develop the Technical Reference Model (TRM) as an integral portion of the overall Enterprise Architecture.
• Manage the VA’s Technical Review Board (TRB) to ensure IT system technical parameters are consistent with the Enterprise Architecture TRM.
• Conduct independent verification and validation (IV&V) of the technical aspects of the Architecture on identified major IT projects.
• Conduct independent testing of select IT systems to include test planning, test script development, and actual testing.
• Perform technical assessment of new technologies to determine potential use in VA and inclusion in the TRM.

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General Contacts

If you have any questions regarding the duties and responsibilities relating to the Engineering Quality Service, please contact EQS division.