ICD Framework Components
Explore the complete collection of licenses, templates, governance documents, and technical specifications that power the Industry Commons for Defense collaborative framework.
ICD Artifacts Repository
This repository establishes a collaborative framework enabling transparent, modular, and sovereign-aligned collaboration across government, FFRDCs, UARCs, and industry partners.
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Licenses
Core licensing frameworks for software, hardware, data, and AI/ML models
SW-ICD License v1.0
Software Industry Commons for Defense License
SoftwareHW-ICD License v1.0
Hardware Industry Commons for Defense License
HardwareData-ICD License v1.0
Data Industry Commons for Defense License
DataModel-ICD License v1.0
AI/ML Model Industry Commons for Defense License
AI/MLTemplates
Standardized templates for requirements, decisions, and notifications
Capability Requirements Data Sheet
Standard template for documenting capability requirements
SoftwareCapability Requirements Data Sheet (Code)
Template for software-specific capability requirements
SoftwareHardware Requirements Data Sheet
Template for hardware-specific requirements documentation
HardwareHardware Requirements Data Sheet (HW)
Specialized template for hardware component requirements
HardwareDecision Record Template
Architecture Decision Record (ADR) template for technical decisions
SoftwareClawback Notification Template
Standard notification template for license violations
SoftwareGovernance Documents
Organizational structures and decision-making processes
Steering Body Charter
Charter establishing the ICD Steering Body governance structure
GovernanceCertification Authority Charter
Framework for ICD certification and validation processes
GovernanceCoalition Disclosure Tiers
Guidelines for information sharing with coalition partners
GovernanceEmergency Override Protocols
Procedures for emergency access and override situations
GovernanceTechnical Specifications
Technical schemas and implementation guidance
Metadata Schema
JSON schema for ICD component metadata
DataFederated Audit Ledger Schema
Schema for distributed audit trail management
DataModel Testing Guidance
Comprehensive guidance for AI/ML model validation and testing
AI/MLOperational Documents
Implementation guides and operational procedures
Field Deployment Binder
Complete guide for field deployment of ICD components
OperationsPartner Onboarding Kit
Materials and procedures for onboarding new ICD partners
OperationsFFRDC Onboarding Contract
Standard contract template for FFRDC participation
LegalRed Team Activation Playbook
Procedures for security assessment and red team exercises
SecurityAdditional Resources
Contributing Guidelines
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View GuidelinesSupport & Documentation
Access comprehensive documentation and support resources for implementing ICD framework components.
Get SupportCompliance Requirements
All components in this repository must comply with:
- ICD licensing frameworks and attribution requirements
- U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR)
- Classification guidelines and security protocols
- ICD Steering Body governance and oversight