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Plain-language definitions of every Professional Services term that shows up in government contracting work.


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Certification Requirements in Government Contracts

Certification requirements in government contracts mandate that contractors propose and maintain personnel holding specified professional credentials, technical certificates, or compliance certifications throughout the period of performance.

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Equivalent Experience

Equivalent experience in government contracting allows additional years of demonstrated relevant work experience to substitute for a required educational degree when an individual's practical qualifications meet the labor category's functional requirements.

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Facilities Management Contract

A facilities management contract is a federal agreement for comprehensive operation and maintenance of government buildings and installations, covering mechanical, electrical, plumbing, custodial, security, and grounds services under defined performance standards.

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Functional Job Analysis

Functional Job Analysis is a structured workforce analysis method that identifies the specific functions, tasks, and worker characteristics required for a position to inform labor category definitions and qualification requirements.

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Labor Category (LCAT)

A Labor Category is a defined classification of professional work on a federal services contract that specifies the education, experience, and skill requirements for workers billed at the associated contract labor rate.

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Managed Services Contract

A managed services contract is a federal services agreement where a contractor assumes end-to-end operational responsibility for a defined IT or business function, measured by service level agreements rather than individual labor hours.

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Position Description

A position description in government contracting is the written qualification profile for a labor category that specifies required education, experience, skills, and duties that workers must meet to be billed at the associated contract rate.

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Professional Services Contract

A professional services contract is a federal services agreement for expert knowledge, skills, and judgment rather than tangible deliverables, covering advisory, consulting, technical, management, and specialized expertise services for government agencies.

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Staff Augmentation in Government Contracting

Staff augmentation in government contracting is a service model where contractors provide individual skilled personnel to supplement agency workforce capacity, billed at defined labor rates but subject to personal services restrictions under FAR 37.104.

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