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MIL-HDBK-29612-1AFIGURE 5. GCO Example - Continued.digital data. Contractors should use the GCO in conjunction with a Request for Proposal (RFP) assource information for developing the contractor's approach to developing SDD and an IDEimplementation plan. This GCO and resulting contractor’s approach provides a basis for furtherGovernment and contractor planning for implementation of SDD in the XYZ training program.Participating activities are encouraged to propose beneficial changes to the information providedherein that improve operation, increase quality, and reduce costs.1.5 Approach. This GCO is presented in five sections. This first section provides anintroduction to the XYZ training program SDD implementation. Section 2 provides additional detailsregarding the implementation to include background, objectives, phases, and planning. Section 3provides a discussion on the types and formats of data that will be available within the IDE. Section 4discusses the core functionality that will be provided in the IDE. Section 5 outlines currentcapabilities of the XYZ training program infrastructure and provides a view toward the futurecapabilities expected within the IDE.2.0 SDD IMPLEMENTATION2.1 Background. In December of last year, the XYZ Program Office conducted an internalstudy of the XYZ training operations to characterize the existing operational situation and to identifyopportunities for streamlining training operations and management. This study revealed that: Mosttraining administration and management actions are done in hard copy, SDD initiatives exist for theseprograms but are disjointed and not integrated, and program data formats range from paper to digital.As a result of these findings, the XYZ training program manager has initiated efforts that will result ina more consistent approach to SDD implementation.2.2 Objectives. The overall objective of the SDD implementation effort is to design,implement, and use an IDE across the entire XYZ training organization to include essential linkages tothe prime contractors and other participating Government organizations. The basic tenet of the IDEproject is to utilize SDD to the maximum extent possible. The XYZ training program will alsoleverage in-place computer and communications resources to the maximum extent possible to supportIDE implementation and operations. The SDD/IDE objectives are:a. Implement a baseline architecture for dissemination of information in electronic formatand applicable standards to authorized users.b. Create an integrated communications and project management capability to allowpaperless project management.c. To develop a standard, distributed open system data processing environment which makesmaximum use of existing hardware and software, as well as existing/planned standardsystems.d. Take advantage of the opportunities presented by evolving information technologies toimprove acquisition and life cycle support processes.80