3.8 Environmental conditions [Describes the environmental conditions that the system might impact, which may include the political, social, organizational, and business environment.]

3.9 System security [Explains how the software system will sustain proper levels of security, such as the log-on procedures, and password and data protection.]

3.10 Information management [Determines how the system will manage information between its databases, and interaction with other systems and interfaces, while considering the privacy concerns.]

3.11 Policies and regulations [Explains how the system will comply with organizational and federal policies and regulations. Includes any relevant organizational or legal parameters that impact the system.]

3.12 System life cycle sustainment [Describes how the team can sustain the quality of the system, for example by using reviews, data collection, and analysis. Also describes the support personnel that may be needed.]

3.13 Packaging, handling, shipping, and transportation [Describes how the system can be packaged, handled, shipped, or transported, especially while in operation.]