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DCAA Indirect Rate Calculator

Model a standard three-tier indirect rate structure (Fringe, Overhead, G&A) required for DoD cost-plus contracting.

JavaScript is required for dynamic modeling. Formulas: Fringe = Fringe Exp / Direct Labor. Wrap Rate = (1+Fringe)(1+OH)(1+G&A).

Direct Labor Pool ($)

Fringe Expenses ($)

Health insurance, PTO, payroll taxes.

Overhead Expenses ($)

Rent, utilities, depreciation (allocable to engineering).

G&A Expenses ($)

Exec salaries, legal, accounting, BD.

Fringe Rate: %

Overhead Rate: %

G&A Rate: %

Total Wrap Rate:

A wrap rate of 2.0 to 2.5 is typical for SD software defense contractors.