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| FY98 Annual Report | |||
FUELS AUTOMATED SYSTEM (FAS)
| DLA ACAT IAM Program: | Prime Contractor | |
| Total Number of Systems: | 426 Base Level 1 Enterprise Level | Coggins Systems (Base Level SW) Oracle Corporation (Enterprise Level SW) |
| Total Program Cost (TY$): | $78M | |
| Life-Cycle Cost (TY$): | $190M | |
| Full-rate production: | 4QFY99 for Enterprise Level | Agency Certified Y2K Compliant No (Expected 4QFY99) |
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION & CONTRIBUTION TO JOINT VISION 2010
The Fuels Automated System (FAS) is an integrated relational data base system using an open system architecture design. Ultimately, FAS will consist of two levels-Base and Enterprise- that will collectively provide an automated, integrated, and responsive system for managing DoD fuels. The Base Level provides transaction data at the fuel distribution terminal, whereas the Enterprise Level will handle procurement, supply, and financial functions. The Base Level System consists of 426 commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) microcomputer servers and 1,342 COTS microcomputer workstations deployed to 622 Military Service and Defense Logistics Agency locations. The Enterprise Level System will comprise six COTS mid-tier servers and existing office automation at Headquarters Defense Energy Support Command, its regions, and field offices.
FAS will support fuels management with commercially available application software and will take advantage of proven commercial business practices established in the petroleum industry. The FAS program supports the Joint Vision 2010 operational concept of focused logistics by integrating the fuels support system to enable rapid response to mobilization and crises.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The FAS program was initiated to accommodate evolving requirements for the fuels mission of the Defense Logistics Agency using automated information systems. FAS will increase the fuel accountability at the Defense Fuel Supply Points, integrate automatic tank gauging and automated leak detection capabilities, provide a mechanism for specialized customer support through tailored terminal interfaces, and promote real-time data processing.
During FY96, the Defense Logistics Agency Systems Design Center conducted developmental testing on the FAS Base Level system. In the mean time, the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) the OTA, focused considerable time and attention on early operational assessments and a pilot test.
Since the Base Level Initial Operational Testing in FY96 and FY97, the FAS PMO has turned its attention to the Enterprise Level. During an In-Process Review in August 1997, the PMO declared a schedule breach because of late software product deliverables from Oracle. The PMO re-baselined the program and updated the DoD Overarching Integrated Product Team in October 1997.
TEST & EVALUATION ACTIVITY
In January 1998, the FAS PMO hosted a meeting of the Test and Evaluation Working Group. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the content of the Enterprise Level TEMP and provide the Test and Evaluation Working Group members an updated status of the FAS program. Subsequently, the Overarching Integrated Product Team directed that the Acquisition Program Baseline, the Economic Analysis, and the TEMP be updated.
The FAS PMO planned that the Enterprise Level be tested and implemented according to the following business units: Ships' Bunkers; Intoplane; Posts, Camps, and Stations; Bulk; Coal; Natural Gas; and Services. Testing the full Enterprise Level depends on the successful implementation of FAS at Ships' Bunkers first, followed by the other business units. Bulk is the most likely business unit to come on line after Ship's Bunkers. The FAS PMO has reported that the Enterprise Level will be ready for OT&E in FY99 and will include Y2K compliance testing.
TEST & EVALUATION ASSESSMENT
JITC conducted the Base Level Initial Operational Testing in FY96 and FY97. During the early part of testing, the test configuration, the training, and support concepts proved to be immature. By the end of four months of testing, the PMO had incorporated many system improvements into the site configurations. Evaluations by JITC and DOT&E showed that the Base Level was operationally effective and operationally suitable. The PMO received approval to begin fielding the Base Level to the Defense Logistics Agency and Service sites. Test planning for the Enterprise Level is still in progress.
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