Phase 1 – for broadband equivalents – what is the rule? Our demo project, says to use the highest grade in the pay band; however, if they are a new GS-13/14 pay band at an equivalent GS-13, step 1, I’m not sure that is fair. Should we use salary or the pay band rules?

Broadband equivalency is based on pay band rules and salary (aka Step 4 Rule), please refer to the SRPE Guidance, dated 10 July 2015, Enclosure.