GSA MAS · Federal Travel Management
The Travel Large Category manages the federal government's vast travel needs, including negotiated commercial air fares (City Pair Program), travel management services, temporary lodging, and fleet payment solutions. As one of the largest employer-of-choice travel programs in the world, the federal travel market is highly specialized with strict compliance requirements under GSA and Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) rules.
$1B+
Annual Spend
20 Years
Contract Term
$25,000
Min. Sales (24 mo.)
The primary SINs under the Travel Large Category that define which eBuy opportunities you can access.
Lodging / Temporary Housing
526 41Hotels, extended stay, and federal per diem compliant lodging
Travel Agent Services
526 43Full-service travel management companies (TMCs) for federal travel
Travel Consulting
526 45Travel policy advisory, cost reduction analysis, and travel management consulting
What you need to qualify to hold a GSA Travel Schedule contract.
Important market intelligence for the Travel Large Category.
Federal agencies that most actively purchase through the GSA Travel Large Category. Knowing your buyers drives effective eBuy and direct marketing strategies.
Department of Defense (DoD)
DoD generates the largest volume of federal TDY travel, with military and civilian personnel conducting hundreds of thousands of trips annually that require TMC services, lodging, and travel management.
Department of State
State Department's global diplomatic operations generate extensive international travel management needs, including embassy TDY travel and relocation of Foreign Service Officers.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
DHS law enforcement and border security personnel generate high TDY travel volumes, and the agency uses TMC and lodging services extensively through the Travel schedule.
FBI and Department of Justice
FBI agents and DoJ attorneys travel frequently for investigations and litigation, creating consistent demand for TMC services and per-diem-complaint lodging.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
SSA administrative travel for field examiners and headquarters staff generates recurring lodging and travel management demand under the schedule.
Step-by-step process to apply for and win a GSA Travel Large Category schedule contract.
Key compliance obligations for GSA Travel schedule holders throughout their contract period.
Practical strategies for maximizing revenue through your Travel GSA Schedule.
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Common questions about the GSA Multiple Award Schedule Travel Large Category, including SINs, eligibility, compliance, and sales strategies.