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

APPENDIX D2

EXAMPLE SOW FOR SERVICES

1   SCOPE.   This SOW covers systems engineering, technical and management support services to the                Program Office This support encompasses  engineering  analysis  and recommendations for  technical logistical and life cycle support for                system.

2   APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

3   REQUIREMENTS.

3.1  Production Support.

3.1.1  Conduct independent review of                      production programs to identify requirements consistent with directives governing the acquisition of system and equipment.

3.1.2  Using acquisition plans, existing hardware contracts and inherent lead-time items, construct schedules for inclusion in documentation for weapon system and equipment acquisitions.

3.1.3  Based on production program schedules as well as weapon system configurations, formulate  technical documentation for these programs itemizing all supplies, data and services to be obtained.

3.1.4  Provide impact statements when deviations or changes occur and alternative recommendations when required to maintain individual program production integrity.

3.1.5  Identify, compile, and utilize available information, update and input data for manual or automated production scheduling information systems, prepare government production reports germane to maintaining weapons system production status and inventory.

3.1.6  Prepare production documentation for input into the applicable Management

Information System (MIS).

3.1.7  Prepare recommendation for identifying project data to be entered into existing Automatic Data Processing (ADP) programs. When data system deficiencies are discovered, provide recommendations for solutions.

3.2  Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Support.

3.2.1  Compare actual deliveries with contract schedules for Military Departments

(MILDEP) and FMS.

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