XML Working Group Joan Ugljesa NDIA PMSC April 25,

April, Topics Review background and end objective Review where we are in the development process Current Events Where to find materials List of reference URLs

April, Background What’s the purpose? Replace the existing (and limiting) ANSI X12 Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transaction sets (806 and 839) with an XML equivalent Provide means to exchange schedule, cost, and related auxiliary data in an industry recognized standard format Address formal government contractual requirements Facilitate data exchange for all parties – subcontractors, prime contractors, customers, program offices, internal management

April, What’s the End Objective? A library of schedule, cost, and auxiliary XML data components (data model and schemas) that can be used by the project management community worldwide regardless of industry Formal, published international standard (ISO, UN/CEFACT) that can be cited in contracts and requirements Software vendor neutral format Prevent new projects from reinventing the wheel – use standards based XML components in a web environment Consistent, standard approach means you save time and money

April, Schema Information Areas Targeted schemas for specific data exchange Can be used alone or combined Flexible – can be tailored to project needs Targeted schemas include: Schedule data – activities, milestones, relationship details, resource assignment details Cost data - Budget, actual, earned value, estimate (cumulative/at complete or time phased) Contract and project summary data Funding data Auxiliary data – reporting structures, calendars, resources, thresholds

April, UN/CEFACT Development Steps 1.Project definition* 2.Use Case Description (participants, process)* 3.Use case as UML model (basis for data model), UML activity diagram (sequence of events)* 4.Business Requirements Specification with high level data models* 5.Requirements Mapping Specification (detailed data description)* 6.Add any missing core components (ISO standard)* 7.Harmonization* 8.Schemas generated based on CEFACT design rules * - Complete

April, Development Plan UN/CEFACT Project ProposalComplete – Presented 9/05 UN/CEFACT Business Process Use CasesComplete – Presented 9/05 DCMA/Boeing St. Louis Proof of Concept Initial draft XML schema for trial use Complete 3/06 UN/CEFACT Business Requirements SpecificationComplete, Updated 12/06 Harmonization complete 11/06 UN/CEFACT Requirements Mapping Specification (data model) Draft XML schema for trial use (implementation verifications) Draft schemas are available, subject to change pending candidate release in June, 2007 Implementation VerificationsBegan 3/06, continue through 9/07 Industry GuidelinesStill working on approach UN/CEFACT Published Schemas (candidate release)June, 2007 Final published in September, 2007

April, Where We Are/What’s Next Official schemas produced Delay in producing candidate release schema because of UN/CEFACT changes to base standard (naming and design rules and other internal procedures) Best case scenario: available May, 2007 Most likely: June, 2007 In the meantime, have opportunity to complete implementation verifications prior to the September, 2007 UN/CEFACT meeting Allows us to make minor modifications to the data model as the schemas are more thoroughly tested OSD Central Repository will be an integral part of the process Last step: submit for final ratification at the next biannual UN/CEFACT meeting (September 2007) Final schema/data model will be publicly available on the UN/CEFACT web site There is no fee or other requirement to be able to access or use

April, Current Events DCMA Web Design Group is actively working with NASA Huntsville to use the UN/CEFACT XML schemas DCMA is working with OSD on the Central Repository pilot for contractor reports (CPR/CSDR) 7 ACAT I programs (Boeing, LM, NG, Raytheon) Have mapped CCDR reporting requirements to UN/CEFACT data model Minor code adds/modifications required to support UN/CEFACT schemas will be standard means to provide data to the repository Initial May 15 deadline DCMA plans to use UN/CEFACT schemas to feed trip wire reporting

April, Current Events Working with software vendors to incorporate support for the data model/schemas OSD Central Repository activities have created additional momentum Dekker Deltek Planview (MPM) Primavera Still need industry guidelines – may be able to address as part of the OSD Central Repository activities Anticipate availability of commercially available tools that support the data model and schema that can assist in the implementation and use

April, Convert UN/CEFACT XML for application use Transfer XML Data Notify Prime User Using Web Services and XML to Exchange Data (DCMA/Boeing Pilot) Prime user prepares data in application, converts to UN/CEFACT XML Supplier user prepares data in application, converts to UN/CEFACT XML Customer user (DCMA or agency) analyzes data in application of choice Customer user (prime) analyzes data in application of choice Data Submission Application Data Submission Application Prime Web Service Convert UN/CEFACT XML for application use Transfer XML Data Notify User DCMA Web Service Goal: Eliminate disparate formats and media, create collaborative environment to improve data flow through the entire supply chain

April, Means to Exchange Data Transport mechanisms or means to get an XML instance document from point A to point B DCMA/Boeing pilot used a web services approach to exchange the data This is a more advanced transport mechanism that can require some development effort depending on the normal mechanisms a company is using to exchange data with external parties (including legacy EDI transactions) When fully integrated provides a means to verify the data and automatically pull data into an application system Recognize that there is more than one way to exchange files (path of least resistance) attachment Post to web site (may require access controls) May require means to acknowledge receipt and acceptance or to encrypt the data

April, Where to Find Materials CORE.gov (Community Organization and Registration Environment) Provides collaboration site to support the Federal Enterprise Architecture and other cross-agency initiatives including XML.gov DCMA is government sponsor for posted materials Chris Hassler - UN/CEFACT Project Editor  (you will need this address to register with CORE.gov)  Draft schemas for trial use posted here along with complementary supporting materials (under the DCMA Community)

April, Other URLs for Reference CORE.govhttps://collab.core.gov/CommunityBrowser.aspx Note: will need to register with CORE.gov, then ask to participate in DCMA Community XML.govxml.gov xml.gov/cop.asp (community of practice) UN/CEFACTwww.unece.org/cefact/index.htm UN/CEFACT TBG6http:// Working group history documents Available on the DAU web site: Note: you must be a member of the Earned Value Community of Practice to access the web site Please note change in contact information: