At a minimum, this SOO supports the following goals:
TASK 1 – MHS Simulation Framework Model
1. An enterprise-level (node-to-node, gateway-to-gateway) simulation framework model of the
current and alternative MHS network topologies to provide a basis for evaluating the effect of
configuration changes (equipment upgrades, application changes, etc.) and network traffic
changes (outages, re-routes, Quality of Service (QOS), etc.) . Simulation of the topologies would
also benefit capacity planning, link performance, availability and “what-if” analysis.
Dynamic Enterprise Simulation Framework to allow the MHS users to model, simulate,
document, visualize and update changes to the “As-Is” MHS Network:
• Determine current network configuration via combination of documentation and
automated discovery of network devices using OPNET Virtual Network Environment
(VNE) software
• Develop OPNET ™ model of MHS enterprise; outputs from any other software
application used must be able to integrate/import-export to OPNET.
• Measure MHS message traffic and build model for use in simulation.
• Validate enterprise model using performance statistics collected on MHS by MCiS
• Provide the capability for the MHS users to run simulations on the simulation framework
that could be “to-be” alternatives of the MHS Network to include regional distributed
networks / shared databases.
• Web-based front-end interface.
• User guide and training.
The government will provide the contractor with the following information (POC – MCiS):
• Router configuration and routing table information
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• Usage profiles for services and applications
• Characterization of non-MHS traffic running on the same network
• Access to configuration strategy and management
• Network architecture documentation and access to Simple Network Management
Protocol (SNMP) data stored on network devices