Attachment 10a.11 – R029 PFPU SSHD-1—FMECA.xlsx

This document contains a Failure Modes and Effects Criticality Analysis (FMECA) for a component on a federal contract opportunity for an Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS).

The FMECA analyzes potential failure modes for a 512GB solid state drive used on an IBCS component called R029-PFPU SSHD-1. It identifies 37 potential failure modes including internal failures, intermittent operation, open and shorted connections. Each failure mode is assessed for its severity classification and probability of occurrence. Many failure modes are determined to be Category I or II initially but with redundant relays would be reduced to Category III-1R or III-2R. The FMECA provides details for each failure mode such as the affected component function, potential local and higher level effects, and recommendations for compensating provisions or design modifications to reduce risk.

The related federal contract opportunity is a draft RFP from the Department of the Army seeking proposals for LRIP/FRP of IBCS hardware end items. The requirement includes maintaining approved software/firmware updates and authority to operate on existing hardware. Engineering changes may be needed for obsolescence, new capabilities or export. Vendors are advised not to submit proposals in response to the draft posted.