IPS-12 / 12 · Integrated Product Support

Computer Resources

The IT, software and data environment the support system itself runs on — from maintenance management systems to software support.

What it is

Computer Resources identifies the facilities, hardware, software, documentation and personnel needed to support the computer systems embedded in — and supporting — the product: mission software support, maintenance information systems, and the data environment that ties the IPS elements together.

Why your contract asks for it

Modern defense systems are software-defined; supporting the software often costs more than supporting the hardware. Customers expect a software support concept, and in-service data exchange (e.g. S5000F-style feedback) depends on the information systems planned here.

Typical activities and deliverables

• Software support analysis and support concept definition
• Maintenance/logistics information system requirements
• Data rights, licensing and long-term data access planning
• Cybersecurity considerations for support systems

Related standards

References indicate alignment with publicly available standards and common contractual practice. This is independent guidance, not an official publication of any standards body.