Company Name

STATEMENT OF WORK (Project

Name/Type)
more detailed project information

1.1.1
Issued to
Organization Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip
Attn: Name, title
email address

1.1.2

1.1.3 Issued By
Your Name, or
Business Name
Street Address
City, State, Zip
email address
phone number

CONTENTS

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Introduction 2
Background Information 2
Current Environment 2
Goals and Objectives 2
Scope of Work 2
Deliverables 2
Milestones 2
Period of Performance 3
Place of Performance 3
Applicable Standards 3
Specific Requirements 3
Resource Requirements 3
Human Resources 3
Other Resources 4
Vendor Responsibilities 4
Client Responsibilities 4
Project Risks 4
Assumptions 4
Completion Criteria 5
Change Control Procedure 5
Contract Type and Invoice Procedures 5
Other Information and Supporting Documentation 5
Points of Contact 5
Acceptance 5

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3 INTRODUCTION

Provide a short description of what your organization is looking for without listing the specific
project requirements.

4 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

In this section, provide context for the project. Offer high-level background information that helps
the reader understand why the product or service is needed. How did the need arise? Is it
related to other projects? What will be gained by implementing the project?

4.1 CURRENT ENVIRONMENT

Describe the current state.

● Cite the mission and strategic objectives.

5 DESCRIBE THE CURRENT TECHNOLOGY.

● Describe the constraints. (e.g. budget)

● Describe the users/stakeholders.

5.1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

List the goals and objectives for initiating the work. Don’t forget to reference:
Business and Solution Objectives-
Technical Objectives-
Service Objectives-
Security Objectives-

6 SCOPE OF WORK

From a high-level perspective, describe the project work and what it entails. Describe what is included. If
helpful, also describe what is not included in the project work? Explain what will be accomplished.
Describe the size of the effort. Are there any special areas of interest? Describe the methods of deliver.

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6.1 DELIVERABLES

List and briefly describe all project deliverables, whether product, service or result.

6.2 MILESTONES

List the major project milestones and their estimated delivery dates.

Milestone Estimated Delivery Date

RFP Release

Completion

7 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Describe the period of performance for the project. How long will the project last? On what date
or event will it begin and on what date or event will it be completed by?

8 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Where will the project work be performed?

9 APPLICABLE STANDARDS

Describe any industry specific standards that should be adhered to.

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10SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

List and describe the specific requirements. List specific products, tasks and services that are
required to be delivered or produced.

11RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

List all known resource requirements, below.

11.1 HUMAN RESOURCES

Project Title Required Knowledge/Skills

11.2 OTHER RESOURCES

Resource Description

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12VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES

List and describe the responsibilities of the vendor.

13CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

List and describe the responsibilities of the client.

14PROJECT RISKS

From a high-level perspective, identify all risks associated with implementing the project and
explain whether they are known or perceived.

15ASSUMPTIONS

List all assumptions made.

16COMPLETION CRITERIA

Describe what must happen for the project to be considered complete.

17CHANGE CONTROL PROCEDURE

Describe the process that will be followed if a change to this Statement of Work is required.

18CONTRACT TYPE AND INVOICE PROCEDURES

Describe the contract type (e.g., firm fixed price, time and materials)
Describe the invoice procedures. How often should invoices be remitted? To whom should
invoices be remitted?

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19OTHER INFORMATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

List any other pertinent information and list and attach any supporting documentation.

20POINTS OF CONTACT

Include the contact information of the contracting officer or other representative.

21ACCEPTANCE
Date:
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By initialing each page and signing below, I _________________________________, in my

capacity as
_____________________________________, of ____________________________________
agree to
and accept the terms set forth in this Statement of Work.
(Insert Name of Organization)
By: _____________________________________
Signature
______________________________________
Printed Name and Title

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