Performance Work Statement
/ˈpɜːrfərməns wɜːrk ˈsteɪtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A detailed and precise description of the work requirements and standards for a government contract.
The contractor reviewed the performance work statement to understand the project deliverables and criteria.
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- performance work statement
- performance work statements
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Commentary
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is crucial in federal contracting for setting measurable performance objectives instead of prescribing methods, allowing for flexibility in contractor approaches.
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