MIL-HDBK-245 Preparation Of Statement Of Work SowThis handbook applies to the preparation of Statements of Work SOWs for projects and programs that have deliverables and /or services performed. It is written to implement the acquisition policies established in DODD 5000.1. It covers the preparation of SOWs which correlate to the acquisition such as DoDI 5000.2. This handbook is for SOWs in DoD solicitations and contracts and covers work requirements , in conjunction with applicable performance/design requirements contained in specifications, but also data deliverables contained in Contract Data Requirements Lists CDRLs. The Federal Acquisition Regulations FAR and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements DFARS discuss the essentiality of the SOW for sound contracting. Ab offeror submits a proposal based on his perception of the Governments needs as defined in the RFP.

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MIL-HDBK-245D

T&E                Test and Evaluation

WBS                Work Breakdown Structure

APPENDIX B

WORK WORDS/PRODUCT WORDS

B.1   Select the key word that properly expresses the degree of contractor involvement.  Specify what is to be done and the total nature of the work requirement.  The word list provided in this Appendix is not complete but is provided to stimulate the thinking of the SOW writer by pointing out the critical differences in the meaning of work words versus the product words identified in connection with deliverable data.

B.2   Work words.  When selecting the key work word that properly expresses contractor's involvement, the SOW writer must define explicitly the total nature of the work requirement in terms of what is to be done.  In some cases, the "why" or the application of the results of the performed work may be stated if it clarifies the requirement.  The following sample list contains words which have the inherent value of work. This list is offered as a reminder of the various shades of meaning conveyed by choice of words.

analyze            (solve by analysis) annotate          (provide with comments) ascertain          (find out with certainty) attend              (be present at)

audit                (officially examine)

build                (make by putting together) calculate          (find out by computation) consider           (think about, to decide) construct         (put together; build) control             (direct; regulate)

contribute        (give along with others)

compare          (find out likeness or differences)

create               (cause to be; make) determine        (resolve; settle; decide) differentiate     (make a distinction between) develop           (bring into being or activity) define              (make clear; settle the limits) design              (perform an original act) evolve              (develop gradually, work out)

examine           (look at closely; test quality of)

explore(examine for discovery)

extract             (take out; deduce, select)

erect                (put together; set upright)

establish          (set up; settle; prove beyond dispute)

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