What does SAM stand for?
System for Award Management
What is the minimum rate requirement to participate in the DoD Preferred?
10% off of the per diem
When would my hotel need to partner with a government contractor/3rd party?
When the hotel does NOT meet the requirements of the business.
What is the industry organization dedicated to the government meeting planner, that hotels can join?
SGMP - Society of Government Meeting Professionals
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!
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.
Who can you call, when you JUST DONT KNOW?
Any of us on the Government Team!
How do I know which agencies fall under the main Department?
Google it!
Ex: USCG under DHS, NIH under DHHS, etc
Can you speak to a contracting officer during an open solicitation?
No.
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.
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
Can you charge the government traveler an early deposit?
No. The government cannot pay for services not rendered.
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
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.
Which programs need to be in rate parity?
CWTSato, FedRooms and DoD Preferred.
Name a small business set aside.
what is....Woman owned, minority owned, veteran owned, service disabled veteran owned, etc
Where can you research past performance and awards?
What is a Capability Statement used for?
To solicit/prospect the US Federal Government
How do I get help with SAM and my Unique Entity ID?
Contact the Federal Services Desk
True or False: The government programs do not have a corporate gold discount.
What is true?
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.
Where can you find US Federal Government spending statistics?
Where can I find additional information about government transient and g&m?
IHG Way of Sales