Activities underway for ANSI X12 transactions to encompass XML
Data Interchange Standards Associations (DISA) at http://www.disa.org
Implications
Used by commercial trading partners to reduce transaction cycle time
Internet / XML usage vs. established Value Added Networks (VAN)
X12 EDI is basis of current DoD recommendations
Commercial Availability
Supported by large number of COTS products
Related A&D E-Commerce Activities
Through Aerospace Industry Association (AIA) leadership, Lockheed Martin leads harmonization of implementation conventions for EC/EDI standards & XML
Lockheed Martin EC Gateway provides singular implementation interfaces with Defense Finance and Accounting System (DFAS), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and NAVICP for invoices, bid requests, and contracts reduces errors and cycle time. Lockheed Martin received NAVICP Shining Star Award in 1999.