Project Controls Suite
R-29: DCMA 14-Point Assessment Report
Data Date: 28 Feb 2026
DCMA 14-Point Schedule Assessment
Federal Highway Interchange Reconstruction — Submission 3 of 4 — Schedule Quality Gate Review
Overall Score
12/14
Pass rate: 85.7%
Prior Submission
10/14
Submission 2 — Dec 2025
First Submission
8/14
Submission 1 — Sep 2025
Persistent Fails
2
Hard Constraints & Resources
Acceptance Threshold
13/14
Required for contract acceptance
12/14
Submission 3
Score Trend — Submissions 1–3
Acceptance threshold (13/14)
14-Point Metric Assessment
| # | Metric | Threshold | Score | Status | Submission Trend (1→2→3) |
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| 1 | Logic — Missing Predecessors | ≤ 5% | 2.1% | PASS |
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| 2 | Logic — Missing Successors | ≤ 5% | 1.8% | PASS |
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| 3 | Leads — Negative Lag | 0% | 0.0% | PASS |
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| 4 | Lags — Positive Lag | ≤ 5% | 3.4% | PASS |
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| 5 | Relationship Types — FS % | ≥ 90% | 93.2% | PASS |
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| 6 | Hard Constraints | ≤ 5% | 8.7% | FAIL |
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| 7 | High Float — TF > 44d | ≤ 5% | 4.3% | PASS |
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| 8 | Negative Float | 0% | 0.0% | PASS |
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| 9 | High Duration — OD > 44d | ≤ 5% | 2.9% | PASS |
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| 10 | Invalid Dates (Actual Future / Forecast Past) | 0 | 0 | PASS |
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| 11 | Resources — Activities with Assignments | ≥ 90% | 81.4% | FAIL |
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| 12 | Missed Tasks (BL Finish < DD, no Actual) | 0% | 0.0% | PASS |
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| 13 | Critical Path Test (Longest Path = End) | Pass | Pass | PASS |
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| 14 | Critical Path Length Index (CPLI) | ≥ 1.0 | 1.08 | PASS |
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Failing Metrics — Root Cause & Remediation Required
FAIL
Metric 6 — Hard Constraints (8.7% vs. ≤5% threshold)
161 of 1,847 activities
Hard constraints override schedule logic and can mask float consumption, leading to false schedule confidence. Activities with MFO, MSO, SNET, or FNLT constraints other than project start/end milestones must be justified individually.
Failing Activities (representative sample — 161 total):
| Activity ID | Activity Name | Constraint Type | Constraint Date | Justification Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HW-3210 | Install Temporary Traffic Signals — Zone 3 | MSO | 15 Mar 2026 | Pending Review |
| HW-3415 | Concrete Barrier Rail — Phase 2B | FNLT | 30 Apr 2026 | No Justification |
| HW-4102 | Structural Steel Erection — Ramp A | MSO | 01 May 2026 | No Justification |
| HW-5001 | Drainage Outfall Tie-In — Sector 7 | SNET | 01 Mar 2026 | Approved (Permit) |
| HW-5522 | Noise Wall Installation — Residential Zone | MFO | 28 Feb 2027 | No Justification |
| ... 156 additional hard-constrained activities require review ... | ||||
Required Action: Contractor to provide written justification for each hard constraint within 10 days. Unjustified constraints must be converted to logic ties by Submission 4 to achieve pass.
FAIL
Metric 11 — Resources Loaded (81.4% vs. ≥90% threshold)
345 of 1,847 activities unloaded
Resource loading is required by contract NTP-2023-14 Clause 12.4. Unloaded activities undermine cost/resource forecasting capability and prevent earned value analysis integration. Persistent failure across 3 submissions triggers a Contract Notice under Clause 18.
WBS Areas with Highest Unloaded Activity Count:
| WBS Code | WBS Description | Total Activities | Unloaded | % Unloaded | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HW.04.02 | Pavement Works — Phase 2 | 187 | 112 | 59.9% | Critical |
| HW.05.01 | Bridge Deck & Expansion Joints | 94 | 67 | 71.3% | Critical |
| HW.06.03 | Landscaping & Erosion Control | 143 | 88 | 61.5% | Critical |
| HW.07.01 | ITS & Signage Installation | 78 | 78 | 100% | Not Started |
Required Action: All activities must be loaded with at minimum a crew-hour resource by Submission 4. This is a persistent Contract Notice condition. Failure will trigger a Schedule Acceptance Hold on payment application.
Assessment Summary — Submission 3
The Submission 3 schedule shows meaningful improvement, advancing from 8/14 to 12/14 passing metrics. Six metrics that previously failed (Logic predecessors/successors, Negative Lag, Missed Tasks, Negative Float, and CPLI) have been successfully remediated. The contractor is commended for the methodical approach to logic corrections.
- Remaining Gap to Acceptance: One additional metric must pass to meet the contractual acceptance threshold of 13/14 by Submission 4. Metric 6 (Hard Constraints) is the more tractable item — requires documentation, not schedule restructuring.
- Escalation Risk: Metric 11 (Resources) has now failed in all 3 submissions. Under Contract Clause 18.2, a formal Schedule Compliance Notice will be issued by 14 Mar 2026 if a remediation plan is not submitted.
- CPLI Status: CPLI of 1.08 is marginally passing. Any schedule slippage of >2 weeks to the critical path could push CPLI below 1.0 — monitor closely through April 2026 peak construction period.
- Submission 4 Target: 13/14 minimum, with Hard Constraints the priority. Resources must show ≥88% loading (trajectory to 90% acceptable).