department of defense handbook guidance for acquisition ... - NAVAIR

MIL-HDBK-29612-1Aperformed by the contractor. Preparation of an effective SOW requires both an understanding ofthe goods or services that are needed to satisfy the training requirement and an ability to definewhat is required in specific, performance based, quantitative terms. The offerors understandingof both required goods/services, and work effort required to accomplish should be fullydemonstrated in the offer’s proposed CWBS, SOW, and CDRL(s).The offeror shall use their proposed SOW as the basis in preparing a CDRL(s) that includesappropriately tailored DID references. The requirements listed below are known minimumGovernment data requirements. The offeror may include additional data requirements. All datarequirements shall be traceable to specific tasks defined in the SOW. Each training datarequirement shall be specified using the CDRL form. The Government’s minimum datarequirements are as follows:(1) [Lesson Plan.](2) [Trainee Guide.](3) [Course Conduct Information Package.] “ (End of Section L example wording.)b. Section M of the RFP must include evaluation factors for award and should includesufficient criteria to:(1) Evaluate the offerors ability to successfully achieve the SOO objectives.(2) Ensure a sound approach is proposed in the offerors SOW.(3) Verify that all requirements can be met.(4) Place emphasis on the Government’s intention to evaluate the SOW in both SectionL and Section M. Evaluate the offerors proposed CWBS, SOW, and CDRL(s) inassessing the offerors understanding of both required goods/services, and workeffort required to accomplish them.4.2.2 Statement of Work. The SOW may be prepared by either the Government or theofferor. The SOW should only be used in a RFP in those cases where exact design or work effortis needed. An offeror submits a proposal based on their perception of the Government’s needs asdefined in the RFP, product performance requirements, SOW, and CDRL(s). MIL-HDBK-245provides detailed guidance in the preparation of SOWs.4.2.2.1 Purpose of the SOW. The SOW serves as the standard for determining if thecontractor meets the stated performance requirements. The SOW should specify in clear,understandable terms the work to be performed in developing or producing the goods to bedelivered or services to be performed by a contractor. Precisely stated requirements will assistthe offeror and the Government in negotiating a fair price for the deliverables and/or services tobe provided. Ensure the SOW does not include requirements already stated in a specification orthat belong in a DID. Preparation of an effective SOW requires both an understanding of the6