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ArcPrice — Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) builder

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Write a defensible Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) in minutes

Describe your requirement — AI drafts the labor and materials, pulls live GSA CALC+ rates and per diem, and builds a defensible IGCE you can export to Excel. Free, no login.

AI-drafted labor & materials Live GSA CALC+ labor rates Comparable awards · USAspending + SAM.gov Free to try

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Project Overview Start here

Describe what you are pricing. Include WHO (the buyer), WHAT (services/supplies), WHEN (contract period), WHERE (locations), scope, key assumptions, and any known costs such as travel, equipment, or subcontractor needs.

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Requirement Details auto-filled from your description — edit anytime

Pricing Sources · auto

Place of Performance

Period of Performance

Base Period yrs

Option Periods

Escalation / Period ⓘ

Contract type (T&M/FFP vs Cost-Plus) and fee are set on the estimate — adjust them live after it generates.

Labor Categories Edit quantities, hours, or CALC+ keywords as needed

Hourly rates pulled live from GSA CALC+ — actual ceiling rates from active GSA Schedule contracts. These are fully burdened rates (overhead, G&A, profit, fee included) from real federal contractors. Map each role to the closest GSA category, or use "My own rate" for rates you already know.

Role Title (your label)	GSA CALC+ Category	$ / hr	Min Edu / Exp	Qty	Hrs / Period	Applies

Describe your scope above and click "Estimate Price with AI" — or add labor categories manually.

Other Direct Costs & Materials

Leave empty if none. After an AI estimate, ArcPrice auto-sources live market prices for catalog items and cites the source. Items marked "AI est." need verification before submission. Use Re-source to refresh prices. All items escalate each period at the rate above.

Description	Type	Qty	Unit	Applies	Unit Cost	Basis	Extended

Describe your scope above and click "Estimate Price with AI" — or add ODC/material line items manually.

Base-period total: $0

Multi-period estimate with live GSA CALC+ rates

DISCLAIMER: This tool provides automated cost estimates for informational purposes only. The estimates generated are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for procurement decisions. All estimates should be independently verified by qualified professionals. Labor rates are sourced from public GSA CALC+ data and may not reflect current market conditions or your specific requirements. Material prices are gathered from public web sources and may vary. Users are responsible for validating all assumptions, rates, and calculations before use in any official capacity. A-Frame Solutions LLC assumes no liability for decisions made based on these estimates.

Frequently asked questions

What is ArcPrice?

ArcPrice is a free, AI-powered price builder that generates a defensible Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) for federal acquisitions in minutes, using live GSA CALC+ labor rates and comparable federal awards.

Is ArcPrice free to use?

Yes. The price builder is free with no account or credit card required. Registered users get additional AI drafts each week.

What is an IGCE?

An Independent Government Cost Estimate is the government's own estimate of what goods or services should cost. It sets a realistic budget and is used to judge whether offerors' prices are fair and reasonable.

Where do ArcPrice's rates and comparables come from?

ArcPrice pulls live labor rates from GSA CALC+ and cites comparable awards from USAspending and SAM.gov, so every estimate is traceable to authoritative sources.

Do I need any coding or technical skills to use ArcPrice?

No. ArcPrice is a no-code tool: describe your requirement in plain English and the AI drafts a structured, editable estimate.