Introduction

The DACS supports the development, testing, validation, and transitioning of Software Engineering Technology to the defense community, industry, and academia. DACS subject areas encompass the entire Software Life Cycle and include Software Engineering Methods, practices, tools, standards, and acquisition management. Also included are programming environments and language techniques such as Ada and Object Oriented Design(OOD), software failures, test methodologies, Software Quality metrics and measurements, Software Reliability, Software Safety, Cost Estimation and Modeling, Standards and Guides for Software Development and Maintenance, and Software Technology for research, development, and training.

Hiring the DACS (to Solve Your Software Engineering Problems)
The DACS Store(All Products)	Payment Mechanisms
Databases/Datasets	Technical Reports
Software Tech News newsletter	Contact Info

Payment Mechanisms

The cost of DACS products and services varies depending upon the source and format of the materials. DoD users may submit a DD Form 1155 with the vendor identified as "ITT Corporation, Data & Analysis Center for Software." All other orders must be prepaid either by check (payable to "ITT Corporation") or applied to an established DACS Full Service Participation Plan. Payment options may be discussed by contacting the DACS Director dacs-director@dacs.dtic.mil.

Restrictions

As a DoD IAC, the DACS is authorized to distribute unclassified export controlled technical data, publications, and information. The DoD Directive 5230.25, Withholding of Unclassified Technical Data from Public Disclosure, limits the distribution of unclassified export controlled technical data to organizations certified as qualified contractors by the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC). Qualified contractors appear on the DLSC's Qualified Contractor's Access List(QCAL). Non-government organizations can apply for DLSC certification by submitting an application, DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the DLSC. Government activities are exempt from the certification requirements.