The shift from SOW to PWS reflects a government-wide move toward outcome-based contracting. Under a PWS, the contractor has flexibility to determine the best approach as long as they meet the performance standards. This encourages innovation and efficiency. PWS contracts often include Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs) that define how performance is measured.
Instead of specifying that a cleaning crew must mop floors twice daily (SOW approach), a PWS states that floors must pass a cleanliness inspection at any random check. The contractor decides how to achieve that standard.
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