Modernizing DoD Reliability Modeling Tools
INDUSTRIES: Government
SERVICES: Custom Software Development & Engineering, Quality Assurance & Testing
THE COMPANY:
Meeting the Department of Defense’s Evolving Reliability Needs
The Department of Defense sought a modern, flexible, and secure alternative to legacy reliability software that could better support the complexity of military systems. IQ Inc. was selected to deliver a tailored solution capable of modeling intricate system hierarchies, streamlining data workflows, and meeting strict DoD cybersecurity and deployment standards.
THE CHALLENGE:
A modern, customized alternative to Windchill Risk & Reliability
The Department of Defense required a modern, customized alternative to Windchill Risk and Reliability (WRR) tailored to military systems and workflows. This new system (PREAC) needed to model, calculate, and predict the reliability of complex DoD systems, such as radar platforms and other mission-critical equipment.
Key functional and technical challenges included:
Domain Specific Modeling
PREAC had to support complex, nested data structures representing systems, configurations, assemblies, and parts. Each part included an associated Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) table to capture detailed reliability data.
Configuration Flexibility
Users needed the ability to model multiple configurations of a single system, each with unique parts lists and reliability profiles.
Seamless Data Import
The solution had to import directly from WRR and other government data sources, minimizing manual re-entry.
Modern UX/UI Requirements
A sleek, intuitive user interface was essential for streamlining data entry, browsing, and analysis workflows.
DoD-Ready Deployment
The entire solution had to be containerized and compliant with DoD security standards to enable deployment in secure DoD cloud environments.
THE SOLUTION:
A Modern, Secure, and Mission-Focused Reliability Platform
IQ Inc. delivered PREAC, a fully customized, cloud-ready software solution tailored to the Department of Defense’s reliability modeling needs. Built with a modern tech stack and intuitive UI, PREAC supports complex system configurations, seamless data import, and secure deployment in DoD environments, empowering users to analyze and predict reliability with speed and precision.
Modern Web Application Design
IQ created a modern design language that emphasized clarity, efficiency, and usability. The frontend was built using:
- Next.js, TypeScript, and Mantine UI for a responsive and component-based UI
- React Testing Library for comprehensive UI testing
This frontend allowed users to easily:
- Select systems and configurations
- Navigate hierarchical system trees with parts and assemblies
- View and edit FMEA data (Failure Modes, Effects, Causes, and Actions)
- Visualize calculation and validation results in real-time
Scalable & Secure Backend Architecture
The backend leveraged:
- C# and .NET for performance and maintainability
- PostgreSQL for relational data storage
- Keycloak to manage identity and access, integrating with Active Directory for secure authentication
- NUnit for unit testing and Selenium with Python for automation testing
The system architecture ensured secure communication, scalable performance, and rapid calculation of part and system reliability metrics.
Agile Delivery Approach
IQ managed the project using a disciplined Agile methodology, with:
- Two-week sprint cycles
- Sprint planning, retrospectives, daily scrums, and customer demos
- Regular feedback loops with the DoD to refine and validate feature development
Cloud-Ready & Containerized
The final system was fully containerized using Docker, enabling deployment to secure DoD environments with minimal overhead. This ensured flexibility, maintainability, and adherence to government cybersecurity policies.
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