SWE-027 - Last used in rev NPR 7150.2D
| Rev | SWE Statement |
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| A | 2.3.1 The project shall ensure that when a COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf), GOTS (Government Off the Shelf), MOTS (Modified Off the Shelf), reused, or open source software component is to be acquired or used, the following conditions are satisfied:
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| Difference between A and B | Removed open source requirement and created SWE-149; Clarified proprietary rights and usage rights need to be addressed; Addresses adequacy of plans to allow for future support; Added requirement f. |
| B | 3.9.2 The project manager shall satisfy the following conditions when a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS), Government Off the Shelf (GOTS), Modified Off the Shelf (MOTS), or reused software component is to be acquired or used: a. The requirements to be met by the software component are identified. b. The software component includes documentation to fulfill its intended purpose (e.g., usage instructions). c. Proprietary rights, usage rights, ownership, warranty, licensing rights, and transfer rights have been addressed. d. Future support for the software product is planned and adequate for project needs. e. The software component is verified and validated to the same level required to accept a similar developed software component for its intended use. f. The project has a plan to perform periodic assessments of vendor reported defects to ensure the defects do not impact the selected software components. |
| Difference between B and C | Added OSS - which merges SWE-149 into this requirement. |
| C | 3.1.14 The project manager shall satisfy the following conditions when a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS), Government Off the Shelf (GOTS), Modified Off the Shelf (MOTS), Open Source Software (OSS), or reused software component is acquired or used:
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| Difference between C and D | Modified item c. to ensure that the appropriate activities are done and coordinated with the Center IP counsel. |
| D | 3.1.14 The project manager shall satisfy the following conditions when a COTS, GOTS, MOTS, OSS, or reused software component is acquired or used: a. The requirements to be met by the software component are identified. b. The software component includes documentation to fulfill its intended purpose (e.g., usage instructions). c. Proprietary rights, usage rights, ownership, warranty, licensing rights, transfer rights, and conditions of use (e.g., required copyright, author, and applicable license notices within the software code, or a requirement to redistribute the licensed software only under the same license (e.g., GNU GPL, ver. 3, license)) have been addressed and coordinated with Center Intellectual Property Counsel. d. Future support for the software product is planned and adequate for project needs. e. The software component is verified and validated to the same level required to accept a similar developed software component for its intended use. f. The project has a plan to perform periodic assessments of vendor reported defects to ensure the defects do not impact the selected software components. |
