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• Federal Aviation Administration

Office of Rulemaking Document Management System
Network Designs developed the Integrated Rulemaking Management Information System (IRMIS), an application that tracks and reports on the rulemaking life-cycle. IRMIS is a Web-based system accessible via the FAA intranet for the Office of Rulemaking (ARM). It also tracks rulemaking schedules, staff assignments, and publication information. Solution Components: IRMIS is fully integrated with CyberDOCS and uses n-tier application architecture; COM+; JavaScript; Object-Oriented Methodology; Crystal Reports; Java Applets; OLE; XML/XSL. See Past Performance Overview for details
Drug Abatement Division Compliance & Enforcement Tracking System
Network Designs developed the Compliance and Enforcement Tracking System (CETS) for the FAA Drug Abatement Division, whose staff members enforce the compliance of more than 7,200 entities with the FAA's congressionally mandated drug and alcohol testing requirements. CETS is being used to track and report on the compliance life-cycle, including inspection schedules, staff assignments, and correspondence. The use of CETS has reduced the quarterly scheduling of inspections from a number of weeks to less than an hour. Inspectors enter all enforcement activities data while in the field and upload that information to the FAA server upon return to the office. Solution Components: CETS uses XML/XSL; Full text indexing; .NET Framework SQL Server 2000; Crystal Reports (v.9); n-tier application architecture; Object-Oriented Methodology; JavaScript; C#. See Past Performance Overview for details
Office of Aviation Safety Information Security Services
Network Designs provides program management and technical support services to the FAA Office of Aviation Safety, Information Technology Branch (AVS-11) Information Systems Security (ISS) program. Since the 1998 release of Presidential Decision Directive 63 (PDD-63)—establishing stringent requirements to protect U.S. critical infrastructure against cyber threats—we have participated in creating new, unique, and FAA-centric information security practices and methodologies at the agency. We developed a risk assessment methodology called the Quick Look Risk Assessment (QLRA), which shortened the time and lowered the cost of completing a full certification and accreditation effort. The FAA Office of Information Security (AIS) later adapted our risk assessment document templates into the FAA’s formal risk assessment process. With the emergence of new Homeland Security Directives, we have evolved our ISS practice to include regulatory compliance and FISMA metrics and reporting. Solution Components: FISMA; Certification & Accreditation; Risk Assessment; Security Policy; Penetration Testing. See Past Performance Overview for details
FAA Employee Web Site and FAA.gov
Charged with the responsibility to improve FAA internal and external communications, the Office of Public Affairs (APA) tasked Network Designs with designing the “FAA Web look” for the internal employee Web site and the external public Web site. FAA Employee Web Site employees.faa.gov Focus FAA Through in-depth analysis, Network Designs discovered that about 300 developers produced 1.5 million ad hoc, non-standardized Web pages hosted on over 300 servers. To address the disparities across the agency, we implemented a plan to centralize all Web development and deploy a working system using Cold Fusion MX, C++, Oracle database server, and other applications to provide design and data integrity. FAA.gov Network Designs redesigned faa.gov using consistent design and navigation with logical topic headings and integrating the latest technologies: RightNow Technologies Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software with Macromedia ColdFusion middleware for site content management; Google search engine for total search capabilities; a site management utility; and print friendly screens. Solution Benefits: We created standardized design templates that provide a consistent “FAA look” across the agency. We designed a registration process built into the employee Web site that captures data about FAA developers, content owners, Web sites, and servers into a single database for easy management. We helped APA improve customer service by removing employee-related information from FAA.gov and rewriting content using Plain Language principles and Web writing Best Practices. We implemented a new, centralized, automated process for agency Web development and content management that has already resulted in cost savings for the FAA, reducing the need for agency-wide Web developers by 100 positions. We helped APA improve customer service with the integration of RightNow Technologies CRM eService on faa.gov: CRM eService Quick Find supplies automatically updated answers from the knowledgebase to customers with frequently asked questions. CRM eService results in fewer e-mails directed to FAA staff experts for individual response. Solution Components: Project management; Web design based on expert analysis; RightNow Technologies CRM integration; Macromedia ColdFusion integration; Google integration; implementation and training in the use of official templates, Plain Language principles, and writing for the Web.
Microsoft Windows 2000 Enterprise Deployment
Network Designs conducted a turnkey Microsoft Windows 2000 enterprise deployment that included requirement analysis, a Windows 2000 testing lab, migration strategies, deployment schedule, legacy application evaluation analysis, SOP documentation, and impact statement for the FAA Office of Aviation Regulation and Certification (AVR). Solution Components: CDRWIN 3.8D, WinBatch+Compiler, Custom Installation Wizard, Internet Explorer Administration Kit, WinInstall LE, and MS Project 2000.

• U.S. Department of State

Government Information-Sharing Infrastructure
Network Designs was awarded a $4 million task order by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Antiterrorism Assistance to design and develop a cross-agency Government Information-Sharing Infrastructure (GISI). The GISI comprises— A software application that integrates the latest technologies with the latest intelligence assessments used by U.S. law enforcement agencies to methodically pursue a case A networked database system, which can employ either dial-up or satellite network communication Solution Benefits: Reusability—Software can be refactored and reused by the Department of State in other situations calling for a government-wide system of information gathering and sharing. Case Management—Software supports all stages in the pursuance of a case. Information Sharing Platform—Solution enables the user community to collaborate and share information in a secure environment. Process-Driven—Best Practices are used to govern the flow of information. End-to-End System—Solution can include computers, networking hardware, and software. Sophisticated Data Analysis—Software framework and tools are used to find patterns within large amounts of seemingly unrelated data. Language Independent—Software inherently supports multiple languages. Solution Components: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)—Industry standard providing core security, encryption, and signatures. Application Server—Apache, Sun Tomcat Web software. Database Server—Postgre SQL, Red Hat Linux Open Source Platform. Software Development Tools—Open source. Source code version control using CVS; G-Forge Build Management.
Cyber Terrorism Investigative Training
Network Designs assisted the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (DS/ATA) to combat cyber terrorism worldwide through a training program designed for friendly foreign governments to deter and counter threats of terrorism. The courses enable foreign countries to prevent, detect, and investigate cyber terrorism incidents. Current courses include Cyber Terrorism Executive Seminar; Investigating Cyber Terrorism; and Protecting Critical Digital Infrastructure. Solution Components: Course development. Course implementation and training for domestic and overseas assignments. Consulting for domestic and overseas environments. Network and system expertise to support courses. See Past Performance Overview for details

• Department of Transportation

Common Identification System and e-Authentication

In compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 12, Network Designs has designed a common architecture that is the foundation for the Common Identification System (CIS) at the Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary of Transportation. The CIS will provide both physical and logical authentication that is responsive to different levels of threat across the DOT enterprise. And the solution will include Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)-based e-Authentication for physical and logical access controls. Solution Benefits: The CIS will require multiple-factor authentication for physical and logical access to DOT resources. Current physical authentication based on photograph identification will be upgraded to the swipe of an access card and entry of PIN and/or biometric information, depending on the level of threat. The logical DOT architecture that currently supports authentication by user ID and password will be replaced with authentication by Smartcard-based X.509 certificates using two-factor authentication.

• U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Network Operations Center and Seat Management

Network Designs is a subcontractor to L3 Government Systems in support of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) seat management program and the network operations center (NOC). As the network architect for the Cisco-centric NRC network, Network Designs designed, implemented, and managed the NRC network. We continue to provide day-to-day support of the NOC, which administers the campus network infrastructure, wide area network (WAN), local area network (LAN), Internet, and remote access at NRC headquarters and regional facilities. We also provide Unix and Linux support to the Development and Integration Program responsible for the analysis and testing of all new components before they are brought into the operational network. Solution Components: Seat management technical support Network security policy technical support Network documentation technical support See Past Performance Overview for details

• U.S. Department of the Navy

Digital Video Security Camera Management System
Network Designs was awarded the prime contract to design, install, and integrate the Digital Video Security Camera Management System (DVSCMS) for the Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan (CNFJ). As part of a Force Protection initiative to increase shoreline, pier, and perimeter video surveillance systems in the region, we delivered the DVSCMS, integrating Cisco Systems and Verint's Loronix technologies. Solution Benefits: We integrated next-generation, Internet protocol (IP) digital video security systems using existing closed circuit TV-based video security systems and existing data network infrastructure. Our use of wireless technology provided a flexible, expandable, and scaleable solution, offering multiple stations to a mobile, security force. Solution Components: Wireless Networking Solutions Network Analysis and Implementation Cable Plant Survey, Analysis, Certification Networked Video Streaming Analysis and Design Power Source Solutions System Analysis & Security Assessment Digital Video Management System Hardware and Software Installation Cable Plant Installation Wireless Networking Product Installation Network Camera Installation
LAN Integration & Software Development
Network Designs provided LAN integration services and developed an automated facilities management system for Navy Flag Officer Housing Offices.
Network Design, Engineering & Integration
Network Designs provided network design, engineering, and integration services for the Navy Aviation Depot (NADEP) North Island to transition from a broadband LAN to an open systems FDDI fiber optic LAN supporting legacy and Internet protocols.

• Federal Highway Administration

Web-Based Tracking and Management System

Based on the successful design and implementation of the Integrated Rulemaking Management Information System (IRMIS) at the FAA, Network Designs is building a Phase I Web-based system for the tracking and management of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) rulemakings. Implementation of a document management system for FHWA is planned for Phase II of the project. Solution Components: Document management; office automation, system administration and user support; information resource management; systems development

• Washington Management Group

Seat Management
Network Designs provided complete seat management services for the Washington Management Group (WMG). We provided 24/7 technical support and management for the WMG network, desktop computers, printers, and telecommunications. Using our CustomerNetSM online help desk, all customer trouble calls were reported and tracked through to closure.

• Capitol Tax Partners

Customer Support & Incident Response
Network Designs provided customer support and incident response to corporate clients of Capital Tax Partners (CTP) for Windows Servers and desktop systems. We performed daily operations and maintenance supporting CTP’s Blackberry Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise E-mail System, Firewall, and WAN infrastructure Solution Components: Windows NT4; DSL Exchange Server 5.5

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