Developing Performance Based Work Statements [Compatibility Mode]

8/8/2019 Developing Performance Based Work Statements [Compatibility Mode]

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PERFORMANCE BASED

CONTRACTING

25 Sep 2005 M Keeney 1


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Performance-Based Contracting

Performance-based contractininvolves structuring all aspects of

an acquisition around the purposeof the work to be performed asopposed to either the manner by

or a broad and imprecise statement


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What vs. How

Lower costs

Solution is the responsibility on the



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A formal written description of your

minimum requirements to be performedy a con rac or

e eart o your procurement



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Why is a Clear and Concise

Establishes a baseline for proposal evaluation

Reduces evaluation and negotiation time

Minimizes need for future changes



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Many Documents Are BasedOn The SOW

SOW

NAFI QA REPORTINGPLAN

EVALUATION CRITERIASECTION (M)

INSTRUCTION FORPROPOSAL PREPARATION

SECTION (L)



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STATEMENT OF WORKPROCESS OVERVIEW

The following is a summary of the recommended process steps forpreparing a Statement of Work SOW :

. . .,objective of your procurement)

2. List the tasks to be performed ( i.e., All performance requirements

you intend the contractor to satisfy, all requirements that the

3. Group similar and related tasks.4. Organize the tasks in logical sequence5. Identify the input ( Required resources to perform the tasks)

6. Identify the output ( Required results or deliverables )7. Identify the timeline or frequency of the deliverables (output)

8. Develop the parameters for acceptable quality and performance



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Step 1

ESTABLISH A PRELIMINARY SCOPESTATEMENT THAT:

Identifies the objective or purpose of the procurement

Description of work to be performed

Define the magnitude of work to be performed

Defines the boundaries of performance andresponsibilities



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Step 2

List task to be performed that will:

Accomplish the objective of the SOW

Focus of what not how the contractor will erform



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Step 3

Group similar and related task

sub-tasks

through this



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Step 5

Identify the required resources for eachtask in ut

May be labor, equipment and material

Identify any operating restrictions or



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Step 6

Identify required results and ordeliverables (output)Meetings

Reports Provides information to develop

oversight plan

Contractor responsible for the work(input to output)



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Step 7

Identify the frequency and timeline ofdeliverables

Assists in

Method of surveillance

Cost estimate



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Step 8

Develop performance standard or acceptancecriteria expressed in Qualit

Quantity

Time

Appearance

ou nc u e e emen s suc as a , w en,where, how many times

Should be appropriate for the contract and

Necessary Realistic

Objective and measurable



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Step 9

Determine how you will monitor the deliverables Must be appropriate for the contract

Cost effective

Methods include: Random sampling

Periodic inspection

Review of progress milestons

Reports by contractor



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Conclusion

Lastly, the key factor in the success ofe er ormance ase on rac s e

ability of you, the customer, to writegoo requ remen s.
