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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APPENDIX D1

EXAMPLE SOW FOR PRODUCTS

1   SCOPE.  This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the effort required for the design, engineering development,  fabrication,  and test of an Advanced Development Model (ADM) of the                                System for the Program Definition and Risk Reduction Phase.   It includes the associated program management, human engineering, and logistic support planning requirements.

1.1  Background.  The              program has been initiated to design, develop, produce, and deploy an               improved system that will fulfill the             requirements as specified in Operational Requirement No.            .  The            System will replace the XYZ System, and will

significantly improve         

capabilities.  The              System specification for the ADM was

developed during the Concept Exploration Phase conducted over the past two years. Upon successful testing and acceptance of the ADM developed during this Program Definition and

Risk Reduction Phase, it is intended to obtain Department of Defense approval to competitively procure  Engineering  Development  Models  (EDMs)  using performance specifications and program plans developed under this SOW.

2   APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.  The following documents are applicable to this

Statement of Work and attached appendices to the extent specified herein.

2.1  Department of Defense Specifications. (List documents as appropriate.)

2.2  Department of Defense Standards

(List documents as appropriate.)

2.3  Availability of DoD Documents.  Unless otherwise indicated, copies of specifications, standards and handbooks listed above are available from the Standardization Document Order Desk,  700 Robbins Ave,  Bldg 4D,  Philadelphia  PA  19111-5094

2.4  Non-Government standards and other publications. (List documents as appropriate.)

2.5  Availability of Non-Government standards and other publications.  Application for copies should be addressed to the (name and address of the source).

3   REQUIREMENTS.

3.1  General.  The work required by this contract shall be performed in accordance with

               System Specification

(  #  ) and this Statement of Work (SOW).

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