Role Definition
Each category should describe distinct functions that fit the applicable service scope.
Support for Existing GSA Schedule Contractors
Add or Update Labor Categories on Your GSA Schedule
Build labor categories that describe the work clearly, align with applicable SIN scope, and are supported by coherent qualifications and pricing records.
- LCAT descriptions and alignment
- Education and experience review
- Rate and pricing support
- Serving government contractors since 2015
- Fixed-fee consulting
- Direct consultant access
- Post-award support
Understand the Issue
Labor Categories Connect Scope, Qualifications, and Rates
An LCAT modification should clearly describe the work, distinguish roles, set appropriate minimum qualifications, and support proposed rates under current instructions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and experience requirements should be clear, coherent, and supportable.
Rate Support
Proposed labor rates should connect to the applicable pricing documentation.
When Support Helps
When LCAT Support Is Useful
Support can be useful before submission, while responding to questions, or when records no longer match the awarded contract.
New Roles
Current categories do not describe personnel needed for the work you sell.
Outdated Descriptions
Existing duties or qualification language no longer reflects the role accurately.
Rate Changes
You need to evaluate a pricing action alongside the labor category record.
What GO GSA Handles
What GO GSA Handles for LCATs
The scope is tailored to the contract, applicable solicitation instructions, and the specific action under review.
LCAT Structure
We help distinguish roles and align descriptions with applicable SIN scope.
Qualification Review
We review education, experience, and other proposed minimums for consistency.
Pricing and File Preparation
We organize rate support and current Service Plus or other applicable file content.
Common Problems and Risks
Common LCAT Modification Problems
Most issues are easier to address when the contract file, source records, and current catalog are reviewed together.
Overlapping Categories
Multiple roles use nearly identical duties without a clear distinction.
Qualification Conflicts
Education and experience language is inconsistent across the package.
Unsupported Rates
The proposed rate is not clearly tied to the applicable supporting pricing record.
How It Works
Our Labor Category Modification Process
- 01
Review Current LCATs
Identify role gaps, overlaps, and the desired contract change.
- 02
Draft Categories
Develop distinct duties and appropriate minimum qualifications.
- 03
Prepare Pricing
Organize rate support and applicable current file content.
- 04
Support the Modification
Prepare the package, address questions, and verify approved updates.
Common Questions
It should clearly describe the role and duties and identify applicable minimum education, experience, or other qualifications.
The appropriate pricing support depends on the contract, proposed action, and current solicitation instructions.
No. Applicable file and submission requirements can change and should be confirmed against current instructions.
Existing GSA Contract Support
Need to Add or Update Labor Categories?
Tell us which roles need attention. We will review descriptions, qualifications, rates, SIN alignment, and applicable current file requirements.