The Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) is the DoD Operational Test Agency and Interoperability Certification authority for the Net Centric Enterprise Services (NCES) core services.  The JITC requires Amberpoint training by Subject Matter Experts and software to access and use toolset capabilities that are embedded as instruments in the NCES servers in Columbus, Ohio. 

JITC requires a toolset that will provide the ability to test SOA-Based Services, Applications, and Mission Threads with the ability to (1) monitor information at multiple levels of the SOA Architecture (2) achieve real time metrics and data collection; (3) allow comprehensive logging of all information collected, and (4) allow real time dashboards.  Additionally, JITC requires the training, maintenance, and consulting services for the toolset and to ensure that the use of the toolset is not limited by licensing model or other factors that might hinder JITC's ability to complete its mission.

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