Originally Posted by IADCAflyer

So, I'm the director for a nationwide seminar program. Program is free to all attendees and about 75% of the attendees are US government employees. Program is done in very close coordination with one Federal agency, local office of the agency sets up the seminar, books the seminar space, coordinates travel orders for out of town attendees, and the like.

The seminar that we're putting on in Seattle this coming summer is right across the street from a Hilton property where we'd like to stay.

Would this type of arrangement qualify me for a government contractor rate? The rule says "CONTRACTORS WORKING ON FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROJECTS. "

This is definitely a government project....