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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estimate           (approximate an opinion of) evaluate           (find or fix the value of) fabricate          (build; manufacture, invent) form                (give shape to; establish)

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formulate         (to put together add express) generate           (produce, cause to be) identify           (to show or to find)

implement         (to carry out, put into practice) install        (place; put into position) inspect        (examine carefully or officially) institute        (set up; establish, begin) interpret        (explain the meaning of)

inquire             (ask, make a search of) integrate         (to add parts to make whole) investigate        (search into; examine closely) judge         (decide; form an estimate of) make         (cause to come into being)

maintain          (to keep in an existing state, to continue in, carry on)

manufacture    (fabricate from raw materials)

modify            (to change, alter) monitor           (to watch or observe) notice              (comment upon, review) observe            (inspect, watch)

originate          (initiate, to give rise to)

organize           (integrate, arrange in a coherent unit)

perform           (do, carry out, accomplish)

plan                 (devise a scheme for doing, making, arranging activities to achieve objectives)

probe               (investigate thoroughly)

produce           (give birth or rise to)

pursue             (seek, obtain or accomplish)

reason              (think, influence another's actions)

resolve             (reduce by analysis, clear up)

record              (set down in writing or act of electronic reproduction of communications)

recommend      (advise, attract favor of)

review             (inspection, examination or evaluation)

revise               (to correct, improve)

study               (careful examination or analysis) seek                 (try to discover; make an attempt) search              (examine to find something)

scan                 (look through hastily, examine intently)

screen              (to separate, present, or shield)

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