Question 1

What is MDDV?

Accepted Answer

MDDV is a 6th-generation Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) platform. It provides a single, zero-footprint viewer for all technical data formats - S1000D, SGML, DITA, PDF, Xyvision, and 3D - simultaneously and interchangeably, with no plugins, installs, or extensions required.

Question 2

What is a Class-6 IETM?

Accepted Answer

Standard IETM classifications go from Class 1 (electronic page images) through Class 5 (integrated, context-sensitive presentation with AI-aided diagnostics). MDDV defines Class 6 as extending beyond Class 5 by adding integrated digital wiring (LiveWire™), fleet-wide analytics (I-See™), AI-powered troubleshooting, automatic maintenance logging, and training in a single zero-footprint platform.

Question 3

What formats does MDDV support?

Accepted Answer

S1000D (all issues including 6.0), SGML (MIL-STD-38784), DITA, PDF, Xyvision/XPP, 3D/CATIA models, and HD video. All formats are rendered natively - no conversion required.

Question 4

What is zero-footprint?

Accepted Answer

MDDV runs entirely in a web browser with no plugins, installs, extensions, or client-side software of any kind. It works on any operating system, any device, connected or disconnected.

Question 5

Is MDDV commercial software? Is it patented?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MDDV is commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) and is fully patented technology. It is available through the GSA Schedule (Contract 47QTCA19D00K6) for streamlined government procurement.

Question 6

Is MDDV certified for military networks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MDDV is USAF Network Certified per AFI 33-210/17-101 and listed on the Air Force Evaluated/Approved Products List. It is certified for both NIPR and SIPR (classified) networks.

Question 7

What security certifications does MDDV hold?

Accepted Answer

USAF Network Certification, SIPRNet approval, CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance. MDDV supports CAC (Common Access Card) authentication and SSO/federation.

Question 8

Can MDDV handle classified data?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MDDV is the only IETM certified for SIPRNet (Secret-level classified network). It supports portion marking and all required security controls for classified technical data.

Question 9

What is CBM+ and how does MDDV support it?

Accepted Answer

Condition-Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) is a DoD maintenance strategy that uses data to predict and prevent equipment failures. MDDV automatically logs every maintenance action - what was done, by whom, when, and how long it took - feeding this data into fleet analytics for CBM+ analysis.

Question 10

What is LiveWire™?

Accepted Answer

LiveWire is MDDV’s integrated digital wiring module. It provides interactive schematics linked directly to maintenance procedures, with applicability filtering by ECT/CCT/PCT. A senior USAF maintainer noted that what takes 2-3 hours with legacy tools takes 30 seconds with LiveWire.

Question 11

What deployment modes are available?

Accepted Answer

Connected (networked), disconnected (standalone with local data), embedded (integrated into other systems), and cloud (MDDV 365 via AWSGC government cloud).

Question 12

Where is ADS headquartered?

Accepted Answer

American Data Solutions is headquartered at 2400 Herodian Way, Ste 450, Smyrna, GA 30080. The company is 100% American-owned with 100% U.S. citizen employees.

Question 13

Does ADS have a GSA contract?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GSA Contract 47QTCA19D00K6, covering SIN 132-32 (Term Software License) and SIN 132-51 (IT Professional Services), valid through August 28, 2029.

Question 14

What weapon systems use MDDV?

Accepted Answer

MDDV is deployed on the MQ-9 Reaper, B-1B Lancer, and F-16 Fighting Falcon programs. ADS was also selected for the Deutsche Aircraft D328eco technical publication management.

Question 15

Does ADS provide S1000D conversion services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ADS is the only company in North America with a 100% on-time, on-budget S1000D conversion record. We convert from SGML, PDF, Xyvision, FrameMaker, and other legacy formats. See our S1000D Services page for details.

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