Application Characterisation of JTS 4.0

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Summary of the work An application characterisation study is required to assess the capabilities of Joint Targeting System (JTS) version 4.0 and the extent to which it meets the needs of the UK targeting community in accordance with JSP 900. This work is required to build upon the characterisation study of JTS 3.0. Expected Contract Length A maximum of 6 weeks Latest start date 31/10/2016 Budget Range The maximum amount available to support this task is £60,000.00 inclusive of VAT. Why the Work is Being Done Defence Targeting Toolset (DTT) is a software application being delivered for use by UK targeteers at strategic, operational and tactical levels. Existing software applications have been assessed and found not to meet the DTT Key User Requirements. A new version of Joint Targeting System (JTS 4.0) has recently been developed and there is a requirement to assess what degree of UK targeting policy is met by the application to inform future development decisons affecting DTT. Problem to Be Solved There is a lack of understanding concerning how much of the UK's policy on targeting (JSP 900) and the Targeting process is met by the capabilities offered by JTS 4.0. A detailed analysis of the application measured agains UK targeting doctrine and policy is required in order to inform future targeting application development decisions. Who Are the Users As a UK targeteer at the Strategic, operational and tactical levels, I need to know if I can perform all aspects of the UK's targeting process in accordance with JSP 900 and the Tactical Targeting Process using JTS 4.0 so that I can make an informed decision on whether JTS 4.0 meets my targeting needs better that the defence targeting Toolset (DTT). Early Market Engagement Early market engagement has been conducted with a supplier who has already conducted an application study of JTS version 3.0 using the Application Characterisation Framework (ACF). This study identified large elements of UK Targeting Policy which were already being supported but also areas where the application was non-compliant. The early Market Engagement also revealed that much of this requirement has been met by the sudy into JTS version 3.0 and that what is required now is an additional uplift to identify the increase in capability offered by JTS version 4.0 - ideally within the existing ACF construct. Work Already Done A study into the targeting capability delivered by JTS 3.0 has already been conducted within the Application Characterisation Framework (ACF). An uplift to this work is now required to assess the increased capabilities delivered by the new version. Existing Team The supplier will be working with the Application Services and Dev Ops Tower (ASDT) within ISS. Current Phase Beta Skills & Experience • Have experience of conducting application characterisation studies. • Have experience of conducting software capability assessments. • Be familiar with conducting architectural assessments and traceability studies. • Be familiar with UK military doctrine. • Have experience of caracterising NATO applications. • Be able to gain access to JTS 4.0 in order to conduct an assessment against JSP 900 and UK Targeting Process. Nice to Haves • Demonstrate previous experience of characterisation or assessment of JTS 3.0. • Demonstrate knowledge of UK targeting doctrine (JSP 900). • Demonstrate a clear methodology for evidencing application compliance with UK doctrine. Work Location The work does not need to be conducted in any specific location as long as the results are made available to the demander at their location in MOD Corsham. Working Arrangments This work can be conducted at a location of the suppliers choice where they have the facilities to conduct the study. There will be a requirement for occassional face to face meetings with the demander although this will be rare. There will not be any provision to provide expenses to the supplier. Security Clearance Suppliers will need to hold an active SC in order to conduct this work. No. of Suppliers to Evaluate 3 Proposal Criteria • How well the proposed solution meets the requirement. • Approach and methodology. • Estimated timeframes for the work. Cultural Fit Criteria • Demonstrate a collegiate approach to working. • Be flexible and pragmatic in delivering the best solution possible. Payment Approach Fixed price Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 75% Cultural fit 5% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Will MoD provide the ACF "How To" guide to ensure consistency of approach? Yes, the ACF guide will be provided as GFX. 2. Will MoD provide the JTS 3.0 ACF in order to identify the uplift features of JTS 4.0? Yes, JTS 3.0 ACF will be provided as an offline copy. 3. Should the bidder request JTS 4.0 via CIAV or will the MoD provide as GFE for the duration of this work? The MOD will request that the successful bidder is granted sufficient access to JTS 4.0 in order to complete the work. 4. What is the lead time for the delviery of the software? Provision of the software to the successful bidder is dependent on their addition to the NDA which is expected to take between 4 and 6 weeks. 5. Will MoD provide access to military personel to interview their views of JTS 4? No, MOD will not provide access to military personnel for interview regarding their view of JTS. 6. Will MoD provide access to their MooD model for entry of the ACF data? Or, will a license for MooD be provided as GFx and the Authority upload the ACF data at the completion of the work? An offline copy of the ACF model will be provided as GFX.Licenses for MooD can be provided as GFX if not already held by the successful bidder.The authority will upload the ACF data upon completion of the work in the offline copy. 7. In addition to completing the ACF template, what other reporting and authority engagement is required during this piece of work? A formal written report to the Authority will be required upon completion of the ACF work.Regular communication will be required between the authority and the supplier throughout the conduct of the work. This is expected to include, but not be limited to, telephone calls, e-mails, verbal conversations and demonstrations of the work in progress. 8. If the MoD intend to host JTS 4.0 on MoD infrastructure for this exercise, will remote access be provided? The MOD does not intend to host JTS 4.0 on MOD infrastructure for this exercise. 9. Is a Solaris server required or can it be run on a Windows platform? This beta version of the software runs on Windows. 10. Are there any specific infrastructure restrictions, requirements, or security restrictions needed for JTS 4.0? There are no specific infrastructure or security restrictions with JTS 4.0. 11. What test data will the MoD provide? The provision of test data is currently under investigation.