Seven Steps
to performance-based acquisition
    
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step 4

Using a Statement of Objectives
Develop the background.

The background and current environment set forth in a statement of objectives comprise important information for contractors. The Veterans Benefits Administration's statement of work included sections on--

  • VA loan servicing history,
  • Current VA Portfolio Origination/Acquisition Process, and
  • Overview of the Current Servicing Process
A best practice when using a SOO is to provide a brief overview of the program, listing links to web-delivered information on the current contract, government-controlled, government-furnished equipment, and a hardware configuration or enterprise architecture, as appropriate. The development of this information is essential so that contractors can perform meaningful due diligence. View the VBA's approach

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Using a Statement of Objectives
Understand contracting methods appropriate to solutions-based buying using a SOO.
Begin with the acquisition's "elevator message."
Describe the scope.
Write the performance objectives into the SOO.
Ensure objectives are aligned with agency mission and industry capabilities and performance.
Identify the constraints.
Develop the background.
Make the final checks and maintain perspective.
Additional Information
Establish the team.
Describe the problem.
Examine
private-sector & public-sector solutions.
Develop PWS or SOO.
Decide how to measure
& manage performance.
step6 Select the right contractor.
step7 Manage Performance.
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