1. Wildland Fire Information & Technology ACCESS AUTHENTICATION ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS RESULTS NOVEMBER 22, 2013 1 Wildland Fire Information and Technology Management

2. Wildland Fire Information & Technology Agenda 2 Background  Project Scope/Participants  Executive Board Tasking to Project Team Alternatives Analysis:  Recommended Solution Alternative (Alt 2) Analysis  Comparison to Current Condition / Status Quo Results  Alt 2 Cost Estimates  Alt 2 Implementation Timeline Recommendations Next Steps

3. Wildland Fire Information & Technology Project Background 3 Initiated in May 2009 by the IIOG Project Scope: Allow DOI and FS employees an efficient way to access Information Technology (IT) resources regardless of employing agency. Team included SMEs from:  USDA, DOI and FS OCIO  Business Stakeholders  Fire and Aviation Management  Service First

4. Wildland Fire Information & Technology 11/16/2013 - EB Tasking to Project Team 4 Analyze Alt 2 (recommended) versus the Current Condition / Status Quo against the same factors used to rank the four alternatives presented. Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Project Plan and Cost Estimate for Implementation of Alternative 2 compared to maintaining the Current Condition / Status Quo (Alt 0). Prepare this information for presentation to the WFIT Executive Board on November 22, 2013.

5. Wildland Fire Information & Technology Alt 2, Alt 0 Comparison Recap 5 FactorsAlt #2Alt #0Comments Cost\ResourcesHigher Initially* Lower*Long term costs savings realized after initial startup activities completed. Alt 0 maintains current cost & support structure for these services. InteroperabilityYesNoAlt 2 provides for seamless data sharing; Alt 0 maintains stove-piped information systems and redundant infrastructure. Leading Edge Technologies YesNoAlt 2 will leverage cloud technologies & support resources; Alt 0 retains standalone, stove-piped systems & legacy staffing. Security RisksLowerHigherAlt 2 reduces user workarounds to facilitate collaborative efforts; Alt 0, fosters continued user work rounds raising security risks. Implementation Time HigherLowerAlt 2 will take approximately 20+ months to fully implement; Alt 0 requires no implementation time, other than daily O&M.

6. Wildland Fire Information & Technology Alt 2 - Cost Estimate & Timeline 6 Costs  Labor Costs = $1.3M  Initial Contracting Costs = $805k  O&M Costs = $690K (Annual) Implementation Timeline  20 Months (upon final EB approval and funding)

7. Wildland Fire Information & Technology Recommendations 7 Avoid Waiting for Emerging Technology  This is the first time known that an interagency team of subject matter experts (both in technology and business needs) have come to agreement on an approach to a solution. Approve & Fund Alternative 2  Despite, initial upfront costs, Alt 2 will result in future cost- savings over Alternative 0 (Current Condition/Status Quo). Recommend suspension of the USDA limitation on email access via the internet for a quick win. Commitment of Critical Agency Resources a Must for Success.

8. Wildland Fire Information & Technology Next Steps 8 Upon management direction to implement Alt 2  Develop a full project plan.  The team estimates that it will take approximately 45 days to develop this plan. Should management determine not to implement Alternative 2,  The team recommends appropriate communication to the business stakeholder community.

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