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Phase 4 Joint Intelligence Support System

Phase Scope

This phase is intended to provide for further development and evolution of the Joint Intelligence Support System (JISS) for the support of the Australian Defence Intelligence Community. Phase 4 takes greater cognisance of the ADF’s migration towards networked operations and the increased demands on Defence intelligence assets to perform effectively within shorter decision cycles. It provides similar functionality in multiple security domains and embraces service oriented architecture concepts.

Background

DEF 7013 is a multi‑phased project that provides the ADF’s intelligence staff and units with specialised tools and access to shared databases and support applications networked between organisations that have an intelligence role at the strategic, operational and tactical levels of command. The system allows rapid acquisition of intelligence data from all sources, storage, fusion and transformation of data into value‑added intelligence and the dissemination of that intelligence in a secure and timely manner to commanders, the command support systems that require it, and other decision makers.

Other phases include:

• Phase 1 (complete) delivered the initial network and high priority databases. It also evaluated a number of Government-off‑the‑Shelf databases;
• Phase 2 (complete) expanded JISS to a fully operational capability with the addition of a mature infrastructure, the development of information repositories and the evaluation of analytical tools;
• Phase 3A (complete) delivered a deployable capability for JISS; and
• Phase 3B (in progress) is extending JISS to the tactical level. It will provide a more mature deployable and transportable capability that further develops the system to support the intelligence community.

Australian Industry Opportunities

Acquisition

The acquisition prime contractor is likely to be an established Australian entity with experience and expertise in the field of knowledge exploitation. The selected prime contractor may enter into relationships with other companies (local or international), who can provide relevant solutions or expertise.

Through‑life Support

Selected vendors will be required to commit to the ongoing support and enhancement of what is intended to be the key element of the future Defence Intelligence Information Environment.

Industry Capabilities and Activities

Capabilities and related activities that may provide opportunities for Australian industry in this phase include:

Activity	Capability
	Protection of Networks, Computers & Information	Support of Mission & Safety Critical Software	System Assurance Capabilities (H’ware & S’ware)	System Life Cycle Management	Systems Integration (High End, System of Systems)	Geospatial Database Systems
Design	D		D		D	O
Education / Training					D	D
In-Service / Through-life Support	D	D		D	D	D
Logistics Support		D		D		D
Manufacture / Construct	D
Modelling / Simulation	D
Project Manage	D	D	D	D	D	D
Refurbish / Upgrade			D
Repair and Maintain			D
Software Development / Support	D	D	D		D	O
Systems Definition / Development	D	D	D		D	D
Systems Integration	D	D	D		D	D
Test and Evaluate	D	D	D		D	D

Acquisition Category (ACAT)

ACAT Attribute	Complexity Level Assessment
Acquisition Cost	Level 4 Low <$100m (Towards the middle of the band)
Project Management Complexity	Level 4 Low
Schedule	Level 4 Low
Technical Difficulty	Level 3 Moderate
Operation and Support	Level 4 Low
Commercial	Level 4 Low

The ACAT Level assessed for this Phase is ACAT IV.

Planned Schedule Highlights

First Pass Approval	FY 2010-11 to FY 2011-12
Year-of-Decision	FY 2011-12 to FY 2012-13
Initial Operating Capability	2013 to 2015

Points of Contact

Capability Staff: Director Intelligence & Geospatial Development (02) 6265 3489

Defence Materiel Organisation: Director Military Geographic Information Systems Program Office (02) 6265 5268