Modular+Specs+Soap+Based+Secure+Transport

include component="page" wikiName="siframework" page="ModularSpecTabs" To identify platform independent transport and security modules for NwHIN functions, and provide conditions for testing the modules for compliance.
 * Purpose & Goals of Phase 1 Pilot**

Scope
The scope for the project is to extract the specifications that support the listed NwHIN functions utilized in the production Exchange; and develop implementable specifications. As part of the process, identify and extract separate modules, specifically for transport and security.

They include:
 * Data transport
 * Service Oriented
 * Synchronous Exchange
 * Secure transport

Each of the modules should be fully specified with applicable industry standards to eliminate ambiguities, so that external implementations can be developed using the specifications.

Each specification will be accompanied with a test implementation that fully implements the specification. And, develop detailed vendor neutral test suites for each specification and use it verify that the test implementation can be fully tested for conformance with the specification.

Success Metrics
The success of the project will be focused on two main fronts: Quality and Timeliness.

__Quality__
 * Specification quality will be evaluated based on implementability of the specification.
 * The quality of test cases will be evaluated based on vendor neutrality of the test cases, breadth and depth of the test coverage.
 * The quality of the test implementations will be evaluated based on the level of conformance to the specification and level of verification by the test cases.
 * The specific quantitative measures will be developed by ONC and could include independent third party evaluation of the deliverables.

__Timeliness__
 * For a successful delivery, all required artifacts for each module (Specification, Test cases and Test Implementation) need to be delivered to ONC by June 30, 2011.

**Mailing List**
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**How to Submit Comments** Please provide feedback via the Discussion page. Please indicate in the subject line the Team that the comment is directed to (Spec, Test Implementation, Testing, ONC or All) and a short description of the comment. Provide any further comments in the message area of the posting. All comments posted by COB Monday will be number, cataloged and responded to by the responsible team by the end of the week. If there are any questions regarding this process please email Matt Rahn or Farrah Darbouze.

**PHASE 1 PILOT PUBLIC REVIEW PROCESS**

The public process will begin in August and continue through mid-September. On Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 11:30 - 12:30 ONC will hold the first public call taking comments on the final artifacts of the initial Pilot. On ** Wednesday, September 14 ** at 11:30 - 12:30 ONC will hold the 2nd public call taking comments on the final artifact of the initial Pilot. Throughout this time ONC will be responding to comments via the Comments page. We will continue to take comments on the Comments page until Friday, September 16th, 2011 CoB. After the end date we will close the public comment period and make final decisions on artifacts from the Pilot. Final dispositions on these artifacts will be completed by **Friday, Oct 14th, 2011. This Final disposition date has been delayed to ensure full responsiveness to all written inquiries.**


 * Important Dates:**

1st Call - Wednesday, August 17th, 2011 at 11:30 - 12:30 2nd Call -** Wednesday, September 14, 2011 ** at 11:30 - 12:30 Public Comment Closes - Friday, September 16th, 2011 **Disposition Decision - Friday, October 14th, 2011**