37.602 Performance work statement

(b)

(2)  To the maximum extent practicable, the use of commercial performance measures and standards is encouraged. Furthermore, to ensure appropriate measures and standards are included in the contract, it is advisable to develop performance measures, standards and acceptable quality levels in concert with development of performance tasks in the PWS using a structured, matrix driven approach.

(c)  The SOO establishes the overall objectives of the work to be performed, and provides a framework for development of the PWS. However, the SOO is not incorporated in the PWS, nor does it become part of the final contract or task order. Solicitations which require offerors to prepare a PWS in response to a Government provided SOO, should include notice to the offerors that the SOO will not be incorporated in the final order or contract, and therefore, the offerors PWS should include clearly defined linkages of tasks to objectives in the SOO. It is incumbent on the Government to ensure that the objectives stated in the SOO have been satisfactorily addressed in the contractor's proposed PWS. The most critical objectives should be considered for incorporation in the contract's performance incentive plan.

(S-90)  A fundamental objective of performance-based acquisition is to stimulate innovative solutions to Government requirements. Therefore, to the maximum extent practicable, solicitations for performance-based requirements shall include a Statement of Objectives (SOO), and require the offerors to respond with a Performance Work Statement (PWS).