Automated MAP Compliance Assessment Tool

RT&L FOCUS AREA(S): Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Information Systems; Ground Sea; Weapons OBJECTIVE: Design, develop, and integrate a software audit tool that can be run in parallel with a software development environment and be able to identify when a software developer is or is not developing their software in accordance with MDA Assurance Provisions (MAP) requirements. DESCRIPTION: The MAP, MDA-QS-001-MAP-Rev B and Rev C, define the software code/implementation requirements that contractors must follow and which are tailored using a Requirements Applicability Matrix (RAM). Currently, these software code/implementation requirements are checked and verified via manual processes or using tools after software has been coded/developed. This software audit tool should be programmed according to the MDA software code/implementation requirements identified within the MAP, Section 3.3.2.3, and be able to identify when a software developer is or is not developing their software in accordance with these requirements. PHASE I: Phase I should include a feasibility study to identify one or more innovative methods of developing a software audit tool that can be run in parallel with a software development environment. The tool should have the ability for the automated tool to read software compliance to MAP. PHASE II: Phase II should develop and execute an incremental test and integration plan that will address the technology challenges and produce a prototype for evaluation. PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: Based on Phase II lessons learned, revise the systems model to proof out the new design. Develop and execute a Phase III incremental test & integration plan that will produce a final prototype. Demonstrate interface capability with a government furnished software and MAP sample. REFERENCES: 1. IEEE/ISO/IEC 14764 Standard for Software Engineering - Software Life Cycle Processes Maintenance. ; 2. IEEE 1012 Standard for Software Verification and Validation. ; 3. ISO/IEC/IEEE 90003 Software engineering - Guidelines for the application of ISO 9001:2015 to Computer Software