Project Management Tools and Techniques | by Business Management Consultants

The Statement of Work
A Statement of Work (SOW) is a narrative description of products, services, or results to be supplied. The complexity of the SOW depends on the desires and agreement of the stakeholders. SOWs are typically released by the organization procuring the work, but the selling organization may have a great deal of input into the SOW.

Typical Statement of Work Elements

General Scope of Work (objectives and background)
Contractor Tasks
Contract End Items (Deliverables and Performance Requirements)
Documentation Requirements
Support Equipment for End Items (if applicable)

Buyer Supplied Property, Facilities, Equipment, and Services
Special Furnished Documentation
Appendages, Exhibits, and Attachments to the SOW (further detail, deferred requirements)
Schedule or Period of Performance