Purchasing professionals create value by leading the creation of a statement of work for goods or services. There are 8 core areas common to almost all projects that are being considered for the RF(x) process that even are applicable as innovation increasingly becomes the key commodity.

1. 8 Statement of Work Basics
Brief Organization Overview
Administrative: Contacts, Response Schedule, Method of Bid Submission,
Meetings
Need Description
Description of desired solution
Schedule for Solution Implementation
Selection Criteria
Contract Terms
Technical and or Service Requirement Specifications