Common Hardware Systems
Abstract
Project 323, the Common Hardware Systems (CHS) program supports the Army's Network Modernization Strategy Line of Effort (LOE) 1 Network Enabling Functions. CHS is a designated Army Strategic Source that acquires and sustains highly flexible, cost effective, and simplified non developmental C4ISR solutions that integrates the latest and emerging commercial technology onto the Converged Mission Command Network. CHS provides technical support, environmental and survivability testing, system design, end of life/configuration management, and strengthens cyber security/supply chain risk management across Army tactical programs to ensure interoperability and integration of hardware throughout the computing infrastructure. CHS continuously analyzes and tracks hardware from cradle-to-grave, from emerging technology until end-of-life. CHS conducts hardware evaluations that facilitate and simplify the selection of common hardware solutions across numerous Army programs and agencies including: Mission Command; Tactical Network; Tactical Radios; Distributed Common Ground Station Army; Aviation Systems; Counter Rocket, Artillery, Mortar; Communication Electronics Command; Communications Electronics Research, Development, and Engineering Command, among others. CHS rapidly procures common hardware configurations across the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN), Common Operating Environment (COE), the sustainment community, and tactical programs that enables the continuous modernization in support of all four Network Modernization Lines of Effort and future Network CFT experimentation. CHS logistical services include worldwide 72 hour turnaround repair through strategically located support centers for tactical military units, tailorable supply chain and cybersecurity measures, manages customizable warranty, maintenance and failure rate reporting, and technical support services to support specific Army program requirements. CHS supports better buying power initiatives by creating efficiencies through economies of scale, price breaks, streamlined processes, reduced cycle times, and centralized contracting. CHS is a model for modern acquisition strategy that provides hardware solutions including servers, storage, clients, networking devices, ruggedized platforms, hand held end devices, operational transit cases, installation kits, and peripheral devices, procured from 65 small and 40 large businesses. CHS is partnered with the CECOM Integrated Logistics Support Center (ILSC) to develop a model for sustaining COTS IT using the Standard Army Supply System. CHS uses a Public Private Partnership (P3) with Tobyhanna Army Depot in order to leverage the innovation, resources and leadership skills of both TYAD and CHS in order to provide the best value to the Soldier. CHS supports Better Buying Power (BBP) initiatives by creating efficiencies on a micro and macro level through volume discounting, economies of scale, the elimination of duplication of effort, reduced barriers to entry, price breaks, streamlined processes, reduced cycle times, and centralized contracting. CHS provides the Army with a highly efficient Return on Investment (ROI), approximately 33:1, having provided customer PMs with validated cost avoidances of nearly $800 Million since FY14. FY 2020 funds support CHS to continue enabling the streamlined and rapid acquisition and delivery of CHS equipment and associated logistical services in support of customer requirements. It will support technology insertions and enable hardware and systems engineering, and evaluations. FY20 requirements support the initiation of CHS 6 contract pre award activities and CHS Information Systems infrastructure - Common Hardware Systems-Rapid Acquisition and Procurement Integrated Database System (CHS-RAPIDS). .
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 323_0604818A_5_2040_PB_2020
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