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Planning and Preparation

It is essential to plan and prepare the description of the requirements carefully if they are to be translated successfully into an effective statement of work (SOW). Writing an SOW is not simply a matter of drafting a memo saying “I want what I want when I want it.” The government’s needs must be analyzed, the work requirements identified, the marketplace researched, and the requirements described in contractual language.

Today’s marketplace is dominated by technological advances and innovations that make planning and preparation more important than ever to ensure that government acquisitions take full advantage of ...

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