Performance Work Statement (PWS) & Statement of Objectives (SOO) Builder
What it does:
Transforms requirements into clear, measurable PWS or SOO documents with performance metrics and deliverables.
Use Cases:
- Develop outcome-based requirements
- Improve contractor performance and accountability
- Align with best practices in performance-based acquisition
Performance Work Statement (PWS) & Statement of Objectives (SOO) Builder
Turn Requirements Into Measurable, Performance-Based Contracts
Poorly written requirements are one of the leading causes of contract performance issues, disputes, and rework. Vague tasks, missing metrics, or overly prescriptive language can limit innovation and make it difficult to hold contractors accountable.
ACE’s PWS & SOO Builder transforms raw requirements into clear, measurable, and performance-based acquisition documents—aligned with federal, state, and local best practices.
What This Feature Does
ACE analyzes your requirement and produces either:
- Performance Work Statements (PWS) with measurable outcomes and standards, or
- Statements of Objectives (SOO) that define mission goals while allowing industry flexibility
Each document is structured to support performance-based acquisition (PBA) and includes clearly defined deliverables, performance metrics, and accountability mechanisms.
PWS vs. SOO: Built for the Right Acquisition Strategy
Performance Work Statements (PWS)
ACE generates PWS documents that include:
- Defined scope and objectives
- Performance requirements written as outcomes—not tasks
- Measurable performance standards and metrics
- Deliverables and reporting requirements
- Placeholders for QASP alignment and surveillance methods
This approach enables effective monitoring and enforcement throughout contract performance.
Statements of Objectives (SOO)
For acquisitions where innovation and flexibility are critical, ACE creates SOOs that:
- Define mission objectives and constraints
- Establish success criteria and measurable outcomes
- Avoid prescriptive methods or processes
- Encourage industry-proposed solutions
SOOs generated by ACE are ideal for competitive, performance-based services acquisitions.
How ACE Builds Performance-Based Requirements
1. Outcome-Focused Requirement Translation
ACE converts narrative or task-based requirements into results-oriented language, ensuring the government specifies what success looks like—not how the contractor must achieve it.
2. Built-In Measurability
Each PWS or SOO includes:
- Performance standards tied to outcomes
- Metrics that are observable and verifiable
- Deliverables that support accountability
This ensures requirements are enforceable, not aspirational.
3. Risk and Ambiguity Reduction
ACE flags:
- Vague or subjective language
- Missing performance measures
- Areas likely to cause disputes or misinterpretation
This improves clarity for both the government and industry.
Use Cases
Develop Outcome-Based Requirements
ACE helps you move away from task-driven statements and toward:
- Mission-focused objectives
- Clearly defined results
- Measurable contractor success
This supports better acquisition outcomes and stronger performance.
Improve Contractor Performance and Accountability
By embedding measurable standards and deliverables, ACE:
- Enables effective surveillance and oversight
- Reduces performance disputes
- Makes it easier to document contractor success or deficiencies
This leads to improved performance management over the life of the contract.
Align With Performance-Based Acquisition Best Practices
ACE supports alignment with:
- Federal PBA principles
- State and local performance contracting guidance
- Industry-recognized acquisition best practices
Documents are structured to support audits, reviews, and post-award management.
Designed for Human Oversight
ACE provides structured, compliant drafts—but final judgment always remains with the acquisition team.
- Documents are review-ready
- Areas requiring CO, COR, or legal input are clearly identifiable
- Outputs support—not replace—professional decision-making
Disclaimer: Outputs require human expert validation and do not constitute legal advice.
Who Benefits Most
- Contracting Officers and Specialists
- CORs and Program Managers
- Technical Requirement Owners
- Vendors responding to performance-based solicitations
- State and Local Procurement Teams
Build Better Requirements—From Day One
ACE’s PWS & SOO Builder helps ensure your contracts start with clear expectations, measurable outcomes, and enforceable standards—reducing risk before award and improving results after performance begins.