Government 101
Region at a Glance
Fedrooms
Government G&M
Hotel Acronyms (Non-Government)
100

The online platform you need to register to receive government business

What is sam.gov

100

This IHG program can serve as an alternate rate for GSO Managed Government Contractors? 

What is the Contractor Per Diem Program. 

100

If I am interested in FedRooms, and not currently participating, what do I need to do?

Complete Interest Form

100

This is the public platform that the government may post a solicitation on

What is sam.gov

100

This metric combines room occupancy and ADR to assess a hotel's financial performance.

What is REVPAR

200

This is a one page or two page document you can send to government clients to showcase your hotel. Very similary to a fact sheet.

What is a Capability Statement

200

Who is one of the top agencies booking into your region

Will accept:
Who is DOD
Who is DHS
Who is GSA 

200
  1. What is the maximum rate that I can offer for the FedRooms program? 


Government per diem rates

200

This is the primary NCAIS code that you can find hotel opportunities

721110 

200

This refers to third-party websites that sell hotel rooms and other travel services, such as Expedia or Booking.com.

What is an OTA

300

All funding within the government market is made publicly available. I can find this information, how?

What is Google 

300

This GSA Program encompasses lodging with a LOS of 30+ days? 

What is the Long Term Lodging (LTL) program

300

How do I participate in the FedRooms Education Call on 7/31/25?

Register for the call through Google Forms link

300

What is the maximum budget for a government group

What is per diem

300

This refers to transactions or relationships between businesses, such as hotels partnering with travel agencies or corporate clients.

What is B2B

400

This type of client is needed if you do not meet the requirements on the RFP.

What is a 3rd party

400

I should use this rate code to identify state government travelers at my hotel? 

IMSTI

400

What document explains all of the current FedRooms requirements?

 FedRooms Terms and Conditions

400

What is the most common basis of award when the government sources a group

What is lowest price 

400

A document sent to hotels or venues when a company is looking to book a large event or group stay, requesting pricing and availability.

What is an RFP

500

This person signs the agreement on the contract.

What is a Contracting Officer 

500

To qualify for preferred hotel program, hotel rates must be at or below this federally set budget? 

GSA (General Services Administration) per diem rates

500

What group can I join for FedRooms information and updates?

FedRooms Linked In group

500

Where can I find more information on how to capture Government G&M? 

What is IWOS
What is my GSO Account Director

500

A set of written instructions that outline how to perform specific tasks or operations within the hotel, ensuring consistency and quality.

What are SOPs 

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