CHAPTER 5 PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND …

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5-1CHAPTER 5PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENTWHAT ARE THE BASICPRINCIPLES AND OBJECTIVESOF PERFORMANCEMEASUREMENT ANDASSESSMENT?WHY IS PERFORMANCEMEASUREMENT ANDASSESSMENT IMPORTANT? This CHAPTER informs contract administrationteam members about the functions, roles,and responsibilities and differing uses forperformance assessment based on results. The purpose of Contract Administration is topromote outstanding contractor performancein an effective and efficient manner. DOE G states that performancemeasurement provides measurable results sothe Department can demonstrate progresstowards goals and objectives.

DOE’s Strategic Plan determines the 5-year direction the Department will take toward achieving stated goals. The strategic goals are long-term, broad, and outcome-oriented. Program offices and Field/Operations Offices flow down, as applicable, many of the Department’s goals into their own strategic plans. Annual Performance Plans state the

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