gsa-calc-ceilingrates

Query the GSA CALC+ API for current NTE hourly ceiling rates.

Updated Apr 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BdM-15/shipley-bd-capture-skills --skill gsa-calc-ceilingrates
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Skill: gsa-calc-ceilingrates
Source: https://github.com/BdM-15/shipley-bd-capture-skills/tree/main/govcon-skills/gsa-calc-ceilingrates
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BdM-15/shipley-bd-capture-skills --skill gsa-calc-ceilingrates

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides ready access to GSA CALC+ labor ceiling rates for IGCE development and price analysis, saving time and improving pricing decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Access current GSA CALC+ ceiling rates for MAS contracts and SINs.
  • Support IGCE benchmarking, price reasonableness determinations, and vendor rate comparisons.
  • Useful for market research memos and decision briefs across GSA schedules.

Quick Start

Query the GSA CALC+ API to retrieve current NTE hourly ceiling rates for a specified SIN or labor category.

Frequently Asked Questions about gsa-calc-ceilingrates

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I find current GSA ceiling rates for IGCE pricing analysis?▼

Find current GSA CALC+ ceiling rates for IGCE development by querying the API for NTE hourly rates on a specified SIN or labor category, which requires no authentication and refreshes nightly.

What are GSA CALC+ ceiling rates used for in market research?▼

GSA CALC+ ceiling rates are used for market research memos, price reasonableness determinations, SIN analysis, and vendor rate benchmarking across MAS contracts.

How do I benchmark vendor rates against GSA MAS contract ceiling rates?▼

Benchmark vendor rates against GSA MAS contract ceiling rates by comparing proposed labor rates to the NTE hourly limits retrieved for specific SINs or labor categories.

Does the GSA CALC+ API require authentication to search ceiling rates?▼

No, the GSA CALC+ API requires no authentication to search ceiling rates, supporting keyword, exact match, and suggestion search modes with built-in aggregations and filters.

How often are GSA CALC+ labor ceiling rates refreshed?▼

GSA CALC+ labor ceiling rates are refreshed nightly, ensuring your IGCE benchmarking and price reasonableness determinations use the most current data available.