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Build your federal contracting knowledge at your own pace. Our training resources help you understand key systems, tools, and processes so you can compete confidently.
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Who it’s for
What you’ll learn
Start learning
Ongoing
small business
training
Participate in recurring training sessions led by our small business professionals. These sessions provide updates, practical guidance, and direct engagement opportunities to help you navigate the federal marketplace.
Businesses currently pursuing federal opportunities
Registered vendors looking for updates and guidance
Small businesses seeking direct interaction with our representatives
Contractors wanting clarification on policies or tools
Updates on federal contracting policies and initiatives
Best practices for engaging with agencies
Clarifications on registration, compliance, or procurement processes
Answers to frequently asked questions from small businesses
How to do business with GSA
Understand common federal contracting terms: RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs
How a subcontracting plan can benefit you
GSA tools: The tools available for you
SBA certifications and programs
The Small Business Administration offers certifications and socioeconomic programs that may increase access to certain federal contracting opportunities. These resources explain available programs and how they may apply to your business.
Small businesses exploring certification options
Businesses seeking small business set-aside opportunities
Contractors wanting to understand eligibility requirements
Overview of major SBA certification programs (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB)
Eligibility criteria and basic requirements
How certifications affect contract eligibility
SBA events
SBA Learning Center
Events and live learning
Register for events and live training opportunities.
Small businesses that want to stay informed, and learn about new opportunities in federal contracting
Updates on federal contracting opportunities and priorities
Practical tips from small business experts and advisors
Opportunities to ask questions and engage with small business specialists
Register for
GSA small business events
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NAPEX training events
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Last updated: Apr 21, 2026
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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.
Skip to main content
Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary:
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.gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
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or
https://
means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Training and events
Build your federal contracting knowledge at your own pace. Our training resources help you understand key systems, tools, and processes so you can compete confidently.
Type
Description
Who it’s for
What you’ll learn
Start learning
Ongoing
small business
training
Participate in recurring training sessions led by our small business professionals. These sessions provide updates, practical guidance, and direct engagement opportunities to help you navigate the federal marketplace.
Businesses currently pursuing federal opportunities
Registered vendors looking for updates and guidance
Small businesses seeking direct interaction with our representatives
Contractors wanting clarification on policies or tools
Updates on federal contracting policies and initiatives
Best practices for engaging with agencies
Clarifications on registration, compliance, or procurement processes
Answers to frequently asked questions from small businesses
How to do business with GSA
Understand common federal contracting terms: RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs
How a subcontracting plan can benefit you
GSA tools: The tools available for you
SBA certifications and programs
The Small Business Administration offers certifications and socioeconomic programs that may increase access to certain federal contracting opportunities. These resources explain available programs and how they may apply to your business.
Small businesses exploring certification options
Businesses seeking small business set-aside opportunities
Contractors wanting to understand eligibility requirements
Overview of major SBA certification programs (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB)
Eligibility criteria and basic requirements
How certifications affect contract eligibility
SBA events
SBA Learning Center
Events and live learning
Register for events and live training opportunities.
Small businesses that want to stay informed, and learn about new opportunities in federal contracting
Updates on federal contracting opportunities and priorities
Practical tips from small business experts and advisors
Opportunities to ask questions and engage with small business specialists
Register for
GSA small business events
View
NAPEX training events
Tell us what you think
Print Page
Email Page
Last updated: Apr 21, 2026
Top
1
Choose a location
Error, The Per Diem API is not responding. Please try again later.
No results could be found for the location you've entered.
Get my location
OR
State
City (optional)
OR
ZIP
Rates for Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories and possessions are set by the
Department of Defense.
Rates for foreign countries are set by the
Department of State.
2
Choose a date
Select fiscal year
OR
Travel start date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Travel end date (mm/dd/yyyy)
Rates are available between 10/1/2023 and 09/30/2026.
The End Date of your trip can not occur before the Start Date.
Additional terms and conditions
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.