That was stated again and again. Even before the mediator, as a major obstacle. Now the FCT contracts have been awarded and RVA has a new major obstacle. They now refuse to negotiate money because they can't come up with contract language that would absolutely guarantee them DOL approval of the contract. Besides being utterly stupid, it is a violation of the Service Contract Act to negotiate a contract based on third party approval.
Negotiations are at a stand still.
RVA has continued to stall and stall some more. Enough is enough. It's about time some of you controllers got upset about this too. How about writing some letters to RVA telling them you don't appreciate these actions. RVA does not consider you as skilled professionals and deserving of better pay and benefits.