Attachment_0046_-_DOORS_DPA_Format.docx

Title: DOORS Project Archive (DPA)

USE/RELATIONSHIP:

The DOORS Project Archive (DPA) is a data package that contains all of the development data to be provided to the government. The data is provided for the purposes of assessment and validation of contractor work efforts. This is applicable to development, major modification, and production efforts. It is intended to support total lifecycle engineering activities.

a. This Attachment contains the format and content preparation instructions for the data product generated by the specific and discrete task requirement as delineated in the contract.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Format. The DPA shall be created using IBM Rational DOORS version 9.0 or greater and less than version 10. The DPA shall be delivered electronically in the native digital format (i.e., an electronic file produced by the contractor’s DOORS client).

2. Content. The DPA shall contain the RCIS SAC System Performance Specification, the Contractor System Specification, the Contractor subsystem Specification, appropriate Link Modules containing the links between all modules within the DPA, and any data deemed necessary for the government to conduct assessment efforts including but not limited to Assessment Evidence, Component Specifications, and Configuration Item Specifications.

2.1 RCIS SAC System Performance Specification. An exact duplicate of the government‐supplied Performance Specification DOORS Module with the DOORS Attribute named “Vendor Assessment” populated with values deemed correct by the Contractor.

2.2 Contractor System Specification. The contractor’s specification DOORS Module with links to the government‐supplied Performance Specification for traceability. Each Object within the Module shall contain the Unique Identifiers of all requirements in the government‐supplied RCIS SAC System Performance Specification which link to that specific Object.

2.3 Contractor Assessment Supporting Modules. The contractor’s DOORS Modules which contain all data necessary to support the “Vendor Assessment” values set in item 2.1 RCIS SAC System Performance Specification.

2.4 Contractor Link Module(s). The DOORS Link Module or Modules containing all of the linksets used in this DPA.

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.

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