Labor Category (LCAT)
A defined role with qualifications and a billing rate.
Definition
A labor category specifies minimum education and experience for a role and the rate at which its hours are billed to the government.
Why it matters
Every proposed person must demonstrably meet the LCAT minimums or the resume is rejected at evaluation.
Example
Senior Systems Engineer: BS plus 10 years, billed at $142/hour.
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