Systems Modifications and Development
Abstract
This budget submission sustains the ongoing effort to Web-base all new DCMA-unique software applications and support the development of web service software technology that consume and integrate various data sources and department level business systems. There are three primary reasons why DCMA continues to pursue this direction. First, Web-based applications dramatically reduce the costs associated with fielding new software mission capabilities that help to provide data in a mobile environment as it relates to DCMA initiatives. Second, Web-basing and Web Services make DCMA’s software applications much more adaptable to the ongoing and future changes in the Department’s procurement and financial management systems that are being implemented in accordance with the Department’s Business Enterprise Architecture. Third, DCMA has found that Web-based application development is substantially less expensive than traditional client/server or mainframe-based application development. One of the reasons why Web-based development is less expensive is that Web-basing applications allows DCMA to productively adapt large amounts of open source software packages with minimal or even zero acquisition and support costs. Also, this allows Military Services to achieve their desired real-time supply chain information “Reachback” capabilities that will extend all the way onto the factory floors where parts, components, and systems are being produced. All metrics tied to the funds in this exhibit have achieved a "green" status. DCMA is planning to develop non-proprietary solutions to replace commercial software that will reduce the overall infrastructure costs for COTS related tools. The testing and support of cyber systems mandates to reduce the impact on day-to-day operations and the development of enterprise level identity and access management solutions remains a key priority for the coming years. FY 2011 Actual: In FY 2011($11.826) DCMA developed and tested the Electronic Integrated Tool Set (EITS) that will provide a baseline supplier capabilities assessment architecture and operating concept to assemble timely, accurate, predictive, and actionable business information, while allowing visibility into contractor capabilities across the DoD Acquisition Enterprise; provided testing support for the new releases of the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and the Electronic Data Information (EDI) system; developed the Contractor Business Analysis Repository (CBAR) that will ensure customers are provided with real-time information on rates, business systems, and reportable audits; and lastly DCMA laid the groundwork for the Learned Management System (LMS) that will assist in building critical acquisition competencies. FY 2012-2013 Plan: In FY 2012 ($12.228) and FY 2013 ($12.699) DCMA will continue to: evolve EITS functionality to focus on the development and integration of related enterprise tool solutions and data sources which increase the depth of supply chain assessment, increase automation, and therefore enhance the accuracy and efficiency of these assessment products while providing access to external customer users; enhance the functionality of the Contractor Business Analysis Repository (CBAR); fully develop the Learned Management System (LMS); develop agency level Performance Indicators to assess the contract management performance. Also, DCMA is planning to develop solutions for enterprise actionable data in a mobile environment; and explore the use of Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) for day-to-day operations that will support the mobility of the Agency. A major focus for DCMA in the next few years is the research and development of an enterprise records management system that will replace the Electronic Document Workflow System (EDW).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 01_0605013BL_5_0400_PB_2013
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- Root: Information Technology Development
- Child Accomplishment: Software Development
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