[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 48, Volume 5] [Revised as of October 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 48CFR917.601] [Page 317-318] TITLE 48--FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM CHAPTER 9--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY PART 917_SPECIAL CONTRACTING METHODS--Table of Contents Subpart 917.6_Management and Operating Contracts Sec. 917.601 Definitions. Performance-based contracting has the meaning contained in 48 CFR 37.101. Performance-based management contract means a management and operating contract that employs, to the maximum extent practicable, performance-based contracting concepts and methodologies through the application of results-oriented statements of work; clear objective performance standards and measurement tools; and incentives [[Page 318]] to encourage superior contractor performance. [62 FR 34861, June 27, 1997, as amended at 65 FR 81006, Dec. 22, 2000]