Fillable Printable Statement of Work Elements Template
Fillable Printable Statement of Work Elements Template
Statement of Work Elements Template
Elements of a Statement of Work
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STATEMENT OFWORK
The statement of work (SOW) should describethe framework within which a contractor
(the independent or external evaluator) is expected to operate — that is, the work to be
performed and/or the results to be achieved. Not all SOWs will follow the same pattern.
However, a well structuredSOW normally contains the followingelements:
I.Introduction/Background
a.Identifies the need for theparticular work, cites the contract’s goals,
describes the location of the work, and identifies how the contract work
fits into the project/program’smission and goals.
II.Objectives
a.The objectives arewell-defined statements of the results to be achieved in
order for the overall mission of the work to be accomplished. They should
be quantifiable criteria that must be met for the work to be considered
successful.
III.Scope
a.Gives a brief description of whatthe scope of work does and does not
cover. It should be limited to what is necessary to convey the intent of the
contract.
b.It may includean outline of the extent of the work, a brief overview of the
steps of the project, abrief description of the methodology to be used, and
a description of the location ofthe work.
IV.Task to be Completed
a.Tasks are activities and milestones that should be completedto
accomplish the contract objectives. The tasks maybe structured by
milestones, deliverables, or processes.
b.The following may be part ofthis section:
i.A clear delineation of responsibilities
ii.A detailed description of each work element
iii.The approach or methodology
Elements of a Statement of Work
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iv.Timelines and deliverable requirements with each task description
v.Support that is required in terms of equipment, staffing, computers,
software, or subcontractors, as applicable
vi.A clear description of any specific equipment or software
compatibility requirements
vii.Identification of instruments (e.g. surveys, questionnaires) that will
be used and/or documentation that must be followed or used as
guidelines
viii.Clear instruction of contract phasing or sequencing, if necessary
V.Time Frame and Deliverables
a.Specifiestime frames as they apply to completion of tasks, milestones,
and/or completion of the entire contract. Should state what the contractor
is responsible for delivering during the course of the work and at the end
of the project, as applicable.
b.Deliverables should:
i.Be specific
ii.Have clear instructions regarding their submission
iii.Clearly define the manner in which the PI will determine if they are
acceptable
VI.Associated Costs
a.Specifies costs associated with all tasks to be performed. This may
include rates (hourly/flat) and fees (e.g. for travel, materials & supplies,
and miscellaneous expenses).
VII.Signatures from Involved Parties
a.Should include signatures from the PI and the contractor, along with
their titles/positions and date.
