The government manager's guide to the statement of work / Michael G. Martin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martin, Michael G., 1961- author.

Series:

Government manager's essential library ; 10.

Government Manager's Essential Library ; 10

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Proposal writing in public contracting--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Proposal writing in public contracting.

Public contracts--United States--Management--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Public contracts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Tysons Corner, Virginia : Management Concepts Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This volume offers practical guidance on writing and preparing a description of government requirements, whether the document used is a statement of work (SOW), a performance work statement (PWS), or a statement of objectives (SOO). This description specifies exactly what good and services are being purchased, including their quality, requirements, quantity, and schedule for delivery, and also defines the relationship between the government and the contractor. From an overview of the elements that make a good SOW, to the methods for changing an SOW to meet new conditions, this is a hands-on re

Contents:

Title Page; Copyright; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; CONTENTS; PREFACE; CHAPTER 1 An Overview of the Statement of Work; What Is a Statement of Work?; Importance of the SOW; Need for a Clear and Concise SOW; Benefits of Statements of Work; CHAPTER 2 Relationship of the SOW to the Solicitation and Contract; Format and Content of the Solicitation and Contract; Relationship of the SOW to RFP Sections L and M; Use of the Proposal Preparation Instructions; CHAPTER 3 Planning the Statement of Work; Acquisition Planning; Market Research; Thinking the Project Through; Using a Work Breakdown Structure

Choosing the Contract TypeChoosing the SOW Type; Incorporating a Contractor's Proposal by Reference; Distinguishing Between Level-of-Effort and Completion SOWs; Personal versus Nonpersonal Services; Sole-Source SOWs; CHAPTER 4 The SOW Format; SOW Part I: General Information; SOW Part II: Work Requirements; SOW Part III: Supporting Information; SOWs for Sealed Bidding; Highlights of the SOW Format; CHAPTER 5 Writing a Performance Work Statement for Performance-Based Service Contracting; What Is Performance-Based Service Contracting?; When Is It Appropriate to Use PBSC?

Developing a Job AnalysisDeveloping a Quality Assurance Plan; Offering Incentives; Key Factors in Structuring a PWS; CHAPTER 6 Using a Statement of Objectives; SOO Format; Incorporation by Reference; Using an SOO; Competing the SOO; Challenges of Using an SOO; CHAPTER 7 Common Problems in Writing SOWs; General Writing Guidelines; Common Ambiguities in SOWs; Obtaining Contractor Comments; Guidelines for Writing a Quality SOW; CHAPTER 8 Managing Changes to the SOW; Identifying Changes; Managing Changes; Tools for Managing Changes; Ensuring Organizational Acceptance; ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

INDEX

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781523096794

1523096799

9781567264371

1567264379

OCLC:

1022788279