AIPL COTS Lifecycle+ Program
AIPL COTS Lifecycle+ ensures long-term support, configuration management, and lifecycle extension for legacy systems. We understand that many critical systems must operate for decades beyond their original design life.
The Challenge
Electronic components have shorter lifecycles than the systems they support. Component obsolescence creates significant risk, forcing expensive, time-consuming system redesigns or premature retirement of critical assets.
Our Solution: Form-Fit-Function Replacement
- Reverse engineering of documentation and existing systems
- Redesign and modernization using current, reliable components
- Re-qualification to original or updated specifications (MIL-STD, DO-160)
- Configuration control and long-term procurement management
- Manufacturing of the updated, drop-in replacement units
Value-Additive Approach
Total Cost of Ownership
Our sustainment services significantly reduce TCO compared to complete system replacement:
- Lower Capital Investment: Redesign costs vs. new system development
- Reduced Downtime: Faster implementation than complete replacement
- Preserved Training: Minimal retraining of operators and maintainers
- Retained Infrastructure: Existing mechanical interfaces and installations
- Extended Service Life: Additional 10-20 years of reliable operation
Risk Mitigation
Systematic approach to minimizing project and operational risks:
- Proven form-fit-function replacement methodology
- Comprehensive qualification testing
- Pilot production and field trials
- Phased implementation strategies
- Long-term technical support commitments