Draft a Statement of Work With Scope and Deliverables
Drafts a structured SOW with deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteria, plus flagged assumptions and a review reminder.
A statement of work translates a master agreement into a concrete project: what gets built, by when, for how much, and how you know it is done. This prompt drafts an SOW that references an existing MSA rather than restating it, keeping the document focused on scope, deliverables, milestones, and acceptance. Clear acceptance criteria and a defined change-order process are what prevent scope disputes later, so the prompt foregrounds both. It also separates assumptions and dependencies, which is where consultants most often get caught when a client expectation was never written down. This output is a drafting aid, not legal advice. Because the SOW sits under a governing MSA, the two documents must align on precedence and defined terms, and a qualified attorney should confirm that before signature. Use the assumptions list to flag anything you need to verify with stakeholders.
You are an experienced contract drafting assistant. Draft a statement of work under an existing master services agreement between [PROVIDER] and [CLIENT] for the project [PROJECT NAME]. Include a scope description, itemized deliverables, milestone schedule with [TIMELINE], acceptance criteria, fees of [FEE STRUCTURE], assumptions and dependencies, and a change-order process. Reference the governing MSA rather than restating its terms. Use numbered sections and a deliverables table. After the draft, list every assumption you made and flag anything I should confirm with stakeholders. End by recommending attorney review, since this is a drafting aid and not legal advice.
What you can expect back
STATEMENT OF WORK NO. 1 Under the Master Services Agreement between Lumen Consulting and Harbor Health Systems. 1. Project: Patient Portal Redesign. 2. Scope: Discovery, UX design, and front-end build of the patient portal. 3. Deliverables: | # | Deliverable | Due | | 1 | Research findings | Week 2 | | 2 | High-fidelity designs | Week 5 | | 3 | Production-ready front end | Week 10 | 4. Fees: Fixed fee of $48,000 billed at milestones 1-3. 5. Acceptance: Client has 5 business days to accept or provide written deficiencies. 6. Assumptions/Dependencies: Client provides API access and brand assets by Week 1. 7. Change Orders: Scope changes require a signed change order. Assumptions: single SOW; client-side resources available. Confirm API readiness with stakeholders. Drafting aid only, not legal advice; have an attorney review.
Illustrative example — your results will vary by tool and inputs.
Get sharper results
- 01Write acceptance criteria you can objectively test; vague criteria like 'works well' invite disputes.
- 02List client-side dependencies explicitly so delays caused by the client do not become your problem.
- 03Make sure fees and milestones in the SOW reconcile with the payment terms in the governing MSA.
- 04Have counsel confirm the SOW aligns with the MSA's precedence and IP terms before both parties sign.
Adapt it for your case
Switch the fee structure to hourly rates with a not-to-exceed cap and rate table.
Request a service-level section with response times and remedies if the project includes ongoing support.
Ask for a one-page milestone and payment schedule to share with finance.
Common questions
Is this legal advice?
No. It is a drafting aid that produces an SOW template. A qualified attorney should confirm it aligns with your governing MSA before signing.
Does it restate the MSA terms?
No. By design it references the master agreement and only covers project-specific scope, deliverables, and fees to avoid conflicting language.
What if there is no MSA in place?
Then the SOW alone may be insufficient. Consider a standalone services agreement, and have counsel advise on the right structure.
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