Supply Chain Security:

Ensuring the integrity and traceability of components in complex, multi-tier supply chains.

Regulatory Compliance:

Meeting stringent government regulations and security standards.

National Security:

Ensuring a secure supply of chips for critical industries and defense applications.

Long-Term Supportability:

Managing lifecycle support for systems with operational lifespans measured in decades.

Counterfeit Prevention:

Combating the infiltration of counterfeit parts into the supply chain.

Technology Transfer Control:

Managing and tracking sensitive technologies and intellectual property.

Rapid Response Capability:

Enabling quick identification and resolution of issues in critical systems.

Interoperability:

Ensuring seamless integration and communication between diverse systems and allies.

Regulatory and Standards Landscape

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement – Cybersecurity and supply chain risk management requirements.

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification – Framework to protect sensitive information within the DIB.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations – Controls on the export of defense and military related technologies.

Standardization Agreement – Processes, procedures, terms, and conditions for common military or technical procedures among alliance members.

Tracking and managing products sold to allied nations.

SIMBA’s Lightweight Solution

SIMBA’s Digital Product Passport generates unique IDs for defense products and their components, enabling end-to-end traceability within secure, classified environments. Our solution connects multiple data points in a highly secure mechanism, offering unprecedented visibility across the entire product lifecycle while maintaining strict access controls.

Key Features:

  • Secure Component Traceability: Tracks individual components from suppliers through assembly and final integration.
  • Manufacturing Process Logs: Records detailed information about production processes, quality, and certifications within secure environments.
  • Supply Chain Risk Management: Provides visibility into multi-tier supplier networks to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Lifecycle Management: Tracks product updates, maintenance, and performance throughout extended operational lives.
  • Compliance Documentation: Securely stores and manages all necessary certifications and compliance records.
  • Obsolescence Management: Helps identify and manage risks associated with component obsolescence.
  • Interoperability Support: Streamlines interface control document handling and simplifies configuration management.
  • Secure Data Compartmentalization: Ensures that sensitive information is only accessible to authorized personnel with appropriate clearance levels.

SIMBA’s DPP Benefits for the Defense Industrial Base

Using DPPs in defense manufacturing bolsters supply chain security and regulatory compliance. The real-time visibility DPPs enables allows quick risk mitigation, while verifiable data prevents counterfeit infiltration and supports efficient lifecycle management. These systems simplify adherence to DFARS, CMMC, and ITAR requirements.

DPPs also enable rapid quality and security issue resolution, minimizing operational impact. They support complex integrations for allied cooperation and secure information sharing among contractors and supporting agencies. Implementing this approach will strengthen defense manufacturing.

Driving Innovation and Growth

Cost Reduction: Optimize inventory management and reduce waste through better tracking and forecasting.
Faster Acquisition Cycles: Streamline development, testing, and certification processes with comprehensive data management.
Improved Readiness: Enable predictive maintenance and optimize performance of defense systems.
Supply Chain Resilience: Identify alternative suppliers and mitigate risks associated with sole-source components.
Technology Control: Better manage and track sensitive technologies throughout their lifecycle.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Leverage aggregated data for more informed strategic planning and resource allocation.
Sustainability Initiatives: Support efforts to reduce environmental impact and manage hazardous materials in defense operations.

Defense Industrial Base Digital Product Passport Use Cases

Aerospace & Missile Defense

Manage systems with long operational lifespans and strict performance requirements.

Naval Systems

Track components in maritime environments and support fleet-wide maintenance programs.

Land System

Enable rapid field maintenance and parts replacement in diverse operational conditions.

C4ISR Systems

Ensure the interoperability and integrity of critical communication and intelligence systems.

Want to Learn More?

SIMBA, a leader in secure, decentralized data exchange, collaborates with key players in the Defense Industrial Base to create a DPP solution that addresses the complex needs. Our DPP empowers defense contractors and agencies to optimize their operations, ensure compliance, and enhance national security through improved supply chain integrity and product lifecycle management.

By implementing SIMBA’s DPPs, stakeholders in the Defense Industrial Base can achieve greater security, operational efficiency, and mission readiness while maintaining the highest standards of data protection and regulatory compliance.