SAM
FEDROOMS/CWTSato/DoD Preferred
Gov Contractors
Gov G&M
Prospecting for GOV business/FEMA
100
What does SAM stand for?
System for Award Management
100
What is the minimum rate requirement to participate in the DoD Preferred?
10% off of the per diem
100
When would my hotel need to partner with a government contractor/3rd party?
When the hotel does NOT meet the requirements of the business.
100
What is the industry organization dedicated to the government meeting planner, that hotels can join?
SGMP - Society of Government Meeting Professionals
200
Why does a hotel need to register on SAM.gov?
To be seen as a legit business by the US Federal Government and to GET PAID!
200
If my hotel fails the FedRoom Audit, how do I get back into the program?
Correct the issue and email rateloading@fedrooms.com for re-audit.
200
Who can you call, when you JUST DONT KNOW?
Any of us on the Government Team!
200
How do I know which agencies fall under the main Department?
Google it!
Ex: USCG under DHS, NIH under DHHS, etc
200
Can you speak to a contracting officer during an open solicitation?
No.
300
How do I submit a business case for FedRooms?
If my hotel is not on the pre-solicitation list, I will have received the RFI in IHG RFP.
300
Just because you respond to a lead, do you think that the 3rd party, will present you in their final proposal to the government?
NO
300
Can you charge the government traveler an early deposit?
No. The government cannot pay for services not rendered.
300
This statement is a one page draft including all government required information to showcase on one page yours and the properties that you represent including past performance, Fema ID, Unique Sam Identifier, Contact information, and mission statements.
A Capability Statement
400
Are all solicitations posted on SAM.gov?
NO, not all solicitations are posted on SAM. Some agencies use the GSA Schedule, word of mouth, small business partners, agencies or past performance partners.
400
Which programs need to be in rate parity?
CWTSato, FedRooms and DoD Preferred.
400
Name a small business set aside.
what is....Woman owned, minority owned, veteran owned, service disabled veteran owned, etc
400
Where can you research past performance and awards?
FPDS
400
What is a Capability Statement used for?
To solicit/prospect the US Federal Government
500
How do I get help with SAM and my Unique Entity ID?
Contact the Federal Services Desk
500
True or False: The government programs do not have a corporate gold discount.
What is true?
500
Why do I receive the same opportunity, multiple times?
Because it is publicly posted on SAM.Gov and anyone and everyone can bid on it, if they meet the requirements.
500
Where can you find US Federal Government spending statistics?
500
Where can I find additional information about government transient and g&m?
IHG Way of Sales