EP 1180-1-1
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(2) WDOL Program Requests: Under the new program, described in greater detail in Chapter 5,
the contracting agency selects the appropriate Area WD for a contract action from an on-line subscription
service, and then submits an SF 98/98a Notice to DOL informing DOL of the contract action and WD
selection. A separate SF 98 Notice must be submitted to DOL for each contract action. Proper use of
the WDOL Program SF 98 requirement satisfies the regulatory notice requirement under 29 CFR 4.4
and FAR 22.1008.
(3) Blanket WD Program Requests: One annual SF 98 is submitted to DOL for all one-time or
recurring, continuous or multi-year services for a specific contracting activity. DOL responds to this
request with "Area WDs" (also known as "Blanket WDs"). This program is detailed in Chapter 6. If a
contracting activity requests authorization to participate in the WDOL Program, they should no longer
participate in DOL's Blanket Program.
4-3. Notice Requirements and Timing of the Request. (29 CFR 4.4, FAR 22.1008-7) For all SCA
request actions other than those under the WDOL program (see Chapter 5), the SF 98/98a and any
required supporting documentation must be submitted to the Wage and Hour Division for recurring or
known procurement needs not less than 60 days (nor more than 120 days except with the prior approval
of the Wage and Hour Division) prior to any invitation for bids; requests for proposals; commencement of
contract negotiations; exercise of options or contract extensions; annual anniversary date of multiple-year
contracts subject to annual appropriations of the U.S. Congress; or biennial anniversary date of
multiple-year contracts not subject to annual appropriations of the U.S. Congress, unless otherwise
advised by the Wage and Hour Division. For unplanned or non- recurring procurement needs, individual
SF 98 requests must be submitted as soon as possible, but not later than 30 days prior to the above listed
contractual actions. (See 29 CFR 4.4) There may be, of course, situations where exceptional
circumstances prevent the submission of the request within the time periods noted above. In an
emergency situation requiring an immediate wage determination response from the DOL, the CO shall
coordinate such request with the HQUSACE Labor Advisor (CECC-C), as provided by DFARS
222.1008-7(d).
4-4. Content of the SF 98. The SF 98 specifies the relevant procurement dates, the geographic location
of the work to be performed, the type of services to be covered by the contract, and provides
information on incumbent contractors, previous wage determinations, and collective bargaining
agreements that may apply. The SF 98a identifies the occupations (classes) of service employees to be
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