Blockchain Traceability for the Counterfeit Detection and Avoidance Program (CDAP) Final Report
Abstract
The Counterfeit Detection and Avoidance Program (CDAP) plays an important role in ensuring the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) procures critical electronic components from reputable vendors and manufacturers. The program includes pre-qualification of vendors and a post-award review process to ensure vendor documentation and traceability satisfies risk mitigation thresholds. However, the existing process is highly manual and requires a large amount of additional correspondence with vendors. The Digital Traceability (DT) project analyzed CDAP processes and demonstrated the potential value blockchain could bring to the program. The project team designed a future-state CDAP solution and evaluated a variety of blockchain development platforms (software packages) to determine which would provide the most effective solution for DLA. Ultimately, Hyperledger Indy was selected as the platform of choice and Hyperledger Aries and Hyperledger Fabric were noted for consideration and implementation where relevant. A technical team developed the prototype application, an identity-focused blockchain that provides several novel features including (1) a near real-time credential verification button, (2) immutable records of vendor qualifications and related documentation, and (3) a process for onboarding vendors with a blockchain-based decentralized identifier (DID). These features, along with several other quality of life improvements such as automated email services, field-level validations, and help text provided the CDAP stakeholders with a greatly enhanced digital process compared to the current state.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 17, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1108292
Entities
People
- Randall C. Gowat