Technology Readiness Questionnaire.pdf

Technology Readiness Questionnaire

High Energy Rail Inspection System

Table of Contents

1. Technology Readiness Questionnaire

1.1. X-ray Imaging Subsystem

1.2. Railcar Identification Subsystem

1.3. Conveyance Cameras Subsystem

1.4. Display & Control Subsystem

1.5. Passive Radiation Detection Equipment Subsystem …………………………….8

2. Glossary of Terms

1. Technology Readiness Questionnaire

The Offeror shall complete the technology readiness questionnaire for the High Energy (HE) Rail Inspection System and provide a brief supporting narrative for the given response (no more than 200 words). If the activity has been completed, then the Offeror shall provide the results of that activity. The Offeror shall note any design deviations between the prototype system and the proposed system.

The Offeror shall complete the corresponding questionnaire for each of the X-ray Imaging, Railcar Identification, Conveyance Cameras, and Display & Control subsystems and the integration of those subsystems.

Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), as defined in the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Readiness Level Calculator (Version 1.1), are considered indicators for evaluation factor 1 and can be found at the following link:

http://www.anser.org/docs/reports/DHS_ST_RL_Calculator_report20091020.pdf http://www.anser.org/docs/reports/DHS_ST_RL_Calculator_report20091020.pdf

1.1. X-ray Imaging Subsystem

No. Questions Response (Yes / No)

Provide a brief supporting narrative for the given response (no more than 200 words). If the activity has been completed, then provide the results of that activity.

Please note any design deviations between the prototype system and the proposed system.

1 Has the subsystem model or prototype been demonstrated in a relevant environment?

2 Are available components representative of production components?

3 Do prototypes represent actual form, fit, and function of the proposed production system?

4 Have all components and interfaces been tested individually under stressed and anomalous conditions?

5 Have measures of the quality control for manufacturing processes been established?

6 Is production planning complete?

7 Have materials and manufacturing process and procedures been demonstrated?

8 Are there zero or few manufacturing process design changes?

9 Is data for Reliability, Maintainability, and Supportability analysis available?

1.2. Railcar Identification Subsystem

No)

Provide a brief supporting narrative for the given response (no more than 200 words). If the activity has been completed, then provide the results of that activity.

Please note any design deviations between the prototype system and the proposed system.

1 Has the subsystem model or prototype

1.3. Conveyance Cameras Subsystem

No)

Provide a brief supporting narrative for the given response (no more than 200 words). If the activity has been completed, then provide the results of that activity.

Please note any design deviations between the prototype system and the proposed system.

1 Has the subsystem model or prototype

1.4. Display & Control Subsystem

No)

Provide a brief supporting narrative for the given response (no more than 200 words). If the activity has been completed, then provide the results of that activity.

Please note any design deviations between the prototype system and the proposed system.

1 Has the subsystem model or prototype

10 Has software and algorithms run on processor(s) in an operational

1.5. HE Rail Integrated System

No)

Provide a brief supporting narrative for the given response (no more than 200 words). If the activity has been completed, then provide the results of that activity.

Please note any design deviations between the prototype system and the proposed system.

1 Has an integrated system model or prototype been demonstrated in a relevant Environment with RDE in close proximity?

2 Do integrated prototypes represent actual form, fit, and function of the proposed production system?

3 Has integrated software and algorithms run on processor(s) in an operational

4 Have all integration interfaces been tested individually under stressed and anomalous conditions?

5 Has beta version software been released for the integrated system?

6 Have most software bugs been removed

7 Have measures of the quality control for manufacturing processes been established

8 Has a graphical user interface been developed that provides spatially correlated radiation detection information with NII radiographic images?

9 Is production planning complete for the integrated system?

10 Have materials and manufacturing process and procedures been demonstrated for the

11 Are there zero or few manufacturing process design changes for the integrated

12 Is data for Reliability, Maintainability, and Supportability analysis available for the

13 Has fully integrated prototype been demonstrated in an operational

14 Has an actual fully integrated system been completed and qualified through test and demonstration?

15 Has an actual fully integrated system been proven through successful mission operations?

2. Glossary of Terms

Beta Version Software: A beta version is the first version released outside the organization or community that develops the software, for the purpose of evaluation or real-world testing. The process of delivering a beta version to the users is called beta release. Beta software generally includes all features, but may also include known issues and bugs of a less serious variety.

Demonstrated: A completed practical exhibition of system performance or other activity Fully Integrated: All subsystems required to meet the objectives are installed and operating simultaneously as designed Relevant Environment: (1) Not the actual operational environment, but an environment that mostly addresses operational requirements and specifications required of the final system or technology. (2) A testing environment that simulates the key aspects of the operational environment.

Operational Environment: Environment that addresses all of the operational requirements and specifications required of the final system or technology, including platform and packaging Operational Requirements: A system capability or characteristic required to accomplish mission need Operational Test: (1) Field test, under realistic conditions, of any item (or key component) for the purpose of determining the effectiveness and suitability for use by end users. (2) The test of a system prototype to assure that it meets its operational requirements when operated by typical user