ACL_License_Spec.8-25-15docx.docx

Attachment A

Department of Defense Inspector General (DoDIG) Specification Sheet for Analytics Licenses

SPECIFICATION SHEET

Audit Control Language (ACL) Analytics Licenses

Brand Name or Equal

· Build forward data

· Automation capability to separate the user from computer by use of a mere code

· Capability to automate tasks, test and analysis at desired timeframes to allow around the clock automated analysis in essence a continuous auditing business platform

· Software must have expandable and scalable features to support technological and agency development and growth

· User friendly software interface

· Capability to analyze data sets in an ad-hoc and/or continuous basis

· Capability to perpetuate analysis activity on a log for documentary trail and to minimize duplication of efforts 100% of the time

· Capability of performing data sampling and stratification

· Capability to perform automated data analysis, code development and application, and archiving for historical purposes within expectations. Capability to develop and store command scripts for future and repetitive use.

· Capability to detect anomalies and inconsistencies in data format and in imported data.

· Capability to integrate multiple data sets and formats across a wide array of analysis options. Should serve as a platform for analyzing, integrating, and visualizing data of all kinds.

· Capability to create graphical and visual displays of data analysis results and research.

· Capabilities to read, access, retrieve, organize, export, import data to other platforms, and to other formats.

· Users are able to access server, data and environment through a secure properly managed security system.

· Data Integrity ensures no modification of original raw data.

· Capability of verifying accuracy of raw data upon importation

· Central storage and capture of scripts runs, analytics performed, and work done for repetitive and future use thus shortening length of audit activities, and performing tasks in much less amount of time

· Processing speeds average or outperform industry standards and /or major competitors

· Capability to share business intelligence across the enterprise. Organizational sharing platform of data and results across network and remote locations

· Capability to handle and manage recurring data feeds on a consistent basis

· Electronic software updates with email notifications

· One year access

Data Full User server licenses to include maintenance support.

· Capability to allow for scheduling of scripts/Analytics

· Capability to allow for storage and processing of data in a secure server environment

· Capability to allow for direct connections to certain data sources

· Electronic software updates with email notifications

· One year access

Beginner - On-site training class

Base Yr.

2nd Qtr. – 3 Classes 3rd Qtr. – 1 Class

Opt Yr.1 2nd Qtr. – 1 Class

· Ability to train users on the functionality of the program/data.

· Ability for users to learn how to diminish the effort required to examine data.

· Ability for new users to identify breaches and failures in the data.

· Demonstrate internal practices within the program that accesses data analysis instructions and tools.

· Training on accessing and reconciling data to identify possible issues.

· Analyze data to achieve agency objectives.

· Ability for the user to make comparisons between multiple data sources.

· Ability for the user to identify issues that may be symptomatic of the analysis of data.

Intermediate - On-site training class

Base Yr.

3rd Qtr. – 2 Classes

Opt Yr.1 2nd Qtr. – 2 Classes 3rd Qtr. – 2 Classes

· User will learn how to determine and assess objectives and planning analysis.

· User will learn how to handle advanced data extract and imports with greater confidence, speed and accuracy, including PDF imports.

· User will learn how to import various source data types to bring data together from different sources for analysis.

· User will learn how to

· User will learn how to separate objectives into intuitive milestones.

· User will learn how to prepare data for analysis.

· User will learn how to identify and apply Analytics functionality of software needed to achieve desired objectives of program.

· User will learn how to test issues to identify trends that may be indicative of cause(s) of them.

· User will learn how to apply custom functions to perform complex calculations and testing.

Advance - On-site training class

Opt Yr.1 3rd Qtr. – 3 Classes

· Ability to train users on functions to search for matching data.

· Ability to train users on all advanced and complex features of the Analytics software to perform analysis effectively and efficiently.

Delivery Information

DODIG/INV/Cyber FO

Podium HL-2

4800 Mark Center Dr

Alexandria VA 22311

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