Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS)

2. Contract Work Breakdown Structure Dictionary:

a. CWBS Code. Enter the code, if applicable. The CWBS codes used in the CWBS Dictionary and the OSD CAIG
Chair-approved contract CSDR Plan must be identical.

b. CWBS Element Name. Enter the title of each CWBS element in the same order as given in Part I. The
CWBS element names used in the CWBS Dictionary and the OSD CAIG Chair-approved contract CSDR Plan
must be identical.

c. CWBS Definition. Enter a complete description of the technical and cost content of each CWBS element.
The definition must include a physical characterization for product-oriented elements, and shall be
as descriptive as possible about the components, efforts, and tasks that are to be included in the
CWBS element by the contractor. Provide a short description of the work content and work process to
produce the end item or service. The CWBS Dictionary must be updated and maintained throughout the
life of the contract. However, for contracts with CSDR requirements, the updated CWBS Dictionary
shall be submitted no more frequently than the CCDR report submissions.