Federal Acquisition Regulation, www.acqnet.gov/far/
especially:

FAR Part 37, Service Contracting, prescribes policy and procedures that are specific to the acquisition and management of services by contract, especially Subpart 37.6 (Performance-Based Acquisition).

FAR Part 11, Describing Agency Needs, (note especially provisions at 11.101 and 11.106)

   The Federal Performance-Based Acquisition Desk Reference on Know Net 2

   Performance Based Service Acquisition (PBSA) WebGuide, by the U.S. Army Contracting Agency, Northern Region, This Army ACA site includes definitions, guidance documents (mostly Army), links to training and other related sites, and samples in such areas as environmental support, environmental site assessment, ADPE maintenance, and custodial services.

Additional Reading on Performance Work Statements:

   "How To Write a Performance Work Statement," Microsoft PowerPoint Training presentation, Paula Ireland and Chuck Beatty, NGA Acquisition Center, January 2005

   Office of Federal Procurement Policy,
Memorandum, Subject: PBSC

   Department of Defense,
"Guidebook for Performance-Based Services Acquisition (PBSA) in the Department of Defense" (December 2000)

   Department of Defense,
"Handbook for Preparation of Statement of Work," MIL-HDBK-245D (verified as current 5 April 00).

   Department of Energy,
"Performance-Based Contracting Guide," June 1998.

   National Aeronautics and Space Administration,
"Statement of Work: Guidance for Writing Work Statements," December 1997

   Department of Defense, Defense Standardization Program,
"Performance Specification Guide," SD15, June 29, 1995

   Department of the Treasury,
"Performance-Based Service Contracting," by Ronne Rogin

Additional Reading on Statements of Objectives

   Acquisitions Solutions Advisory,
"An Innovative Approach to Performance-Based Acquisition: Using a SOO."

Sample SOOs

   Commerce NEXRAD

   VBA Loan Servicing

   Customs Performance-Based Acquisition Support Services

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