Specification writer's guide

the long version

"This guide was written to fulfill a need for understanding Government specifications: what they are, how they fit into Government procurement, what forms they should take, and what happens when they fail to perform their function. This book is not a Manual or a Handbook, both of which have the power of law behind them. This book is intended as a guide for both experienced and new specification writers/designers who need a ready reference. It is a collection of material helpful in understanding and writing specifications within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)"--page 1.