Long Term Lodging

The Long Term Lodging (LTL) contract solution is designed for lodging needs of 30 nights or more. Properties include apartments and condominiums that are furnished with the amenities and comforts of home. For quick information about the program, download our Long Term Lodging (LTL) fast facts sheet. [PDF - 69 KB]

• No cancellation fees.
• Deepest discounts.

• More availability in the U.S. than the Self Property Specific Solution.

• Only available in select U.S. markets.

• Higher ceiling rates.
• More restrictive cancellation terms.

Please see the LTL Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

Procuring Long Term Lodging via the LTL Property-Specific Solution

This solution is now available for all federal travelers and is no longer for emergency use only. Properties are pre-qualified and must adhere to a minimum set of standards, cancellations rules, and waivers. Benefits include:

• No cancellation fees.
• Deepest initial discounts (but can negotiate even lower prices).

It is straightforward to procure; however, it is only available in select U.S. markets. See below for instructions on how to buy, and click the following Excel file to find the Current Vendors and Available Markets [XLSX - 120 KB].

Understand your travel requirements.

Estimate the cost of your stay.

• For procurements under $10k, you or your Agency Contracting Officer may pay the vendor directly with your GSA SmartPay® travel card, and do not need to seek separate quotes.
• For procurements $10k and over, you or your Agency Contracting Officer must request quotes from all 10 vendors on the BPA from the list of vendors before selecting one. There are exceptions to soliciting quotes from all, but they must be justified.

Review the complete list of vendors and prices by property on the vendor pricing sheet.

Your agency’s Contracting Officer will make the award.

Procuring Long Term Lodging (LTL) via the Vendor-Aided Solution

When procuring LTL through the Vendor-Aided Solution, you and your Contracting Officer collect bids from three pre-vetted vendors via GSA eLibrary and then select the best option. The Vendor-Aided Solution has more availability than the Property Specific Solution but cancellation fees apply. Please see below for the instructions on how to buy.

Understand your travel requirements.

Estimate the cost of your stay.

• For Procurements under $10k, you may pay the vendor directly with your SmartPay® Travel Charge Card and do not need to seek three separate quotes.
• For Procurements $10k and over, you must request a minimum three quotes from the list of vendors before selecting one.

See the complete list of vendors.

Review each vendor’s Price List.

Select three vendors to request a quote.

Your agency’s Contracting Officer will make the award to the best vendor.

If you have any questions regarding Long Term Lodging, please contact Trevor Edwards at Trevor.Edwards@gsa.gov.

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Rates are available between 10/1/2022 and 09/30/2025.

The End Date of your trip can not occur before the Start Date.

Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained.

Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within those boundaries."

Per diem localities with county definitions shall include"all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties, including independent entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties (unless otherwise listed separately)."

When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties, even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.