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VA Technical Reference Model v 24.3

Freezerworks Sample Management Software
Freezerworks Sample Management Software Technology

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Description: Freezerworks Sample Management Software is a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that is used for biological sample tracking and freezer inventory. This software tracks biological samples being stored, moved, and tested. Freezerworks Sample Management Software also provides bio-repository services and allows for a customized definition of data fields, data entry screens, and freezer labeling.

There are four editions of Freezerworks Sample Management Software: Base, Ascent, Summit, and Pinnacle. The scope of this entry is for all four editions.

This technology stored data in a proprietary database called 4D and is offered in two different installation platforms: Desktop or Client/Server. User data is kept in the .4dd file. Data files can be renamed anything but must have the .4dd extension. The default data file name is Freezerworks2018.4dd. The server application is installed on VA premises and houses the data. Data is encrypted in transit via Transport Layer Security (TLS), however, encryption at rest must be facilitated by VA. Information that is stored is defined by the user and the data fields that have been defined within the system. The client application connects to the local server via Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) connection.

This entry covers the Desktop Edition of this technology and not any mobile versions. Please note that the implementation of mobile technology applications that operate on Mobile Operating Systems must be reviewed and approved by the Mobile Technology and Endpoint Security Engineering Team: http://vaww.eie.va.gov/SysDesign/CS/MT/default.aspx
Technology/Standard Usage Requirements: Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.
Section 508 Information: This technology has not been assessed by the Section 508 Office. The Implementer of this technology has the responsibility to ensure the version deployed is 508-compliant. Section 508 compliance may be reviewed by the Section 508 Office and appropriate remedial action required if necessary. For additional information or assistance regarding Section 508, please contact the Section 508 Office at Section508@va.gov.
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Decision Source: TRM Mgmt Group
Decision Process: One-VA TRM v22.4
Decision Date: 04/29/2022 at 19:24:36 UTC
Aliases: Freezerworks
Introduced By: TRM Request
Vendor Name: Dataworks Development Inc.
- The information contained on this page is accurate as of the Decision Date (04/29/2022 at 19:24:36 UTC).