Data and Analysis Center for Software (DACS)

The DACS is a Department of Defense (DoD) Information Analysis Center (IAC). The DACS has been designated as the DoD Software Information Clearinghouse, serving as an authoritative source for state-of-the-art software information and providing technical support for the software community.

The DACS technical area of focus is Software Technology and Software Engineering, in its broadest sense. The DACS is a central distribution hub for software technology information sources. The DACS offers a wide-variety of technical services designed to support the development, testing, validation, and transitioning of Software Engineering technology. The DACS is administratively managed by the Defense Technical Information Center under the DoD IAC Program.

The DACS is technically managed by Air Force Research Laboratory - Information Directorate. ITT Corporation manages and operates the DACS, serving as a centralized source for current, available data and information concerning Software Engineering and Software Technology.