The Government Manager's Guide to the Statement of Work

This volume offers practical guidance on writing and preparing a description of government requirements, whether the document used is a statement of work (SOW), a performance work statement (PWS), or a statement of objectives (SOO). This description specifies exactly what good and services are being purchased, including their quality, requirements, quantity, and schedule for delivery, and also defines the relationship between the government and the contractor. From an overview of the elements that make a good SOW, to the methods for changing an SOW to meet new conditions, this is a hands-on resource for every government manager who is involved with contracts.

Michael G. Martin, PMP, is an internationally recognized consultant, speaker, trainer, and author with extensive experience in portfolio, program, and project management as well as enterprise risk management. He is the author of Federal Statements of Work: A Practical Guide and Delivering Project Excellence with the Statement of Work, Second Edition. He is the past President and Chair of the Atlanta PMI® Chapter, former member of the PMP® exam development committee, and Founding Chair of the PMI® Government Specific Interest Group.