SOURCES SOUGHT
A -- Tracer: Integrated Analysis Tool
- Notice Date
- 6/16/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 518210
— Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Idaho National Laboratory (DOE Contractor), Idaho National Laboratory, 2525 Fremont P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID, 83415-3920
- ZIP Code
- 83415-3920
- Solicitation Number
- 05-11
- Response Due
- 7/30/2005
- Archive Date
- 8/14/2005
- Description
- The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has developed a web-based database application capable of processing and storing hundreds of millions of sensor and log data records. This application, called Tracer, presents the data in a web browser in a unique and powerful way, allowing the analyst to see trends, patterns, details and hidden relationships. The heart of the system is a patent-pending approach to presenting interrelated views of the high-volumes of data. This analysis framework for holding interrelated views was developed to run within a standard web browser anywhere on the network. These views can be added or removed from the framework at will, and each view provides specific functionality that can stand alone. For example, a view may include graphs, charts, maps, lists, or detailed record information. Each view may have drill-down capabilities and can be independently expanded as a separate web page. The power of Tracer is revealed when these views are combined within the framework and interact. This interaction allows the analyst to evaluate a variety of displays simultaneously. When he or she finds something of interest, a click on the graph will cause all of the displays to re-query and display specific data related to the items of interest. The system was designed for INL?s cybersecurity group on the premise that the human security expert, armed with appropriate tools to view data, can be more effective in detecting and preventing attacks. While Tracer is useable by security experts, it is flexible and could be applied in various industries depending on the underlying data sources of interest. Key benefits to using Tracer include: Cost savings: The system is designed for easy installation and customization, reducing initial and on-going costs. Flexible and adaptable design: The system can incorporate new analysis methods and techniques quickly and without rework. Increased staff effectiveness: Tracer allows staff to be more productive, lessening the need to hire additional and scarce expert analysts. Open and customizable: All data structures and code are available and customizable. Tracer can easily be adapted to specific needs and data sources. System and network protection: The most important benefit for security analysts is Tracer?s ability to assist in effectively detecting threats to critical data, systems and networks. The INL is seeking to license Tracer to qualified distributors and/or directly to end users. The INL invites interested parties to contact us regarding the details of licensing this software. Interested parties should respond by July 31, 2005. POINT OF CONTACT: Charity Follett, Software Licensing Associate, Telephone: 208-526-9353 E-Mail: Charity.Follett@inl.gov
- Record
- SN00831019-W 20050618/050616211839 (fbodaily.com)
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