SOW Quality Checklist
Use this checklist before finalizing a Statement of Work.
Template (single source of truth): standards/02-writing/SOWs/sow-template.md — Sections 1–13 + optional (Why Brainforge?, Case Studies, Next Steps). All SOWs and GTM proposals use this template.
Renewal path taxonomy: knowledge/sales/sow-framework/README.md — choose and label FDTaaS vs DFS.
Structure
- Follows the official SOW template
- Engagement path is explicitly labeled (FDTaaS or DFS)
- Structure matches selected path (workstream-flex for FDTaaS, milestone/phase clarity for DFS)
- All sections are complete
- Headings and formatting are consistent
- Lists used instead of long paragraphs
Clarity
- Project objective is clear
- Scope is easy to understand
- Avoids vague language like “optimize,” “some work,” or “improve things”
- Assumptions and risks are explicit
Accuracy
- All details match meeting notes
- No invented requirements
- No outdated information
- Deliverables match what Brainforge actually intends to provide
Completeness
- Includes objectives
- Includes scope (in & out)
- Includes requirements
- Includes deliverables
- Includes timeline
- Includes assumptions
- Includes risks
- Includes success indicators / acceptance criteria appropriate for selected path
Tone
- Professional and client-facing
- No internal abbreviations or jargon
- No casual or conversational phrasing
Final Review
- Reviewed manually
- Passed AI clarity check
- Passed AI completeness check
- Passed AI accuracy check
- Pricing (if included) is correct
- Ready for internal review or client submission