Registration is officially open for the 2024 Fall Training Conference on November 20-21 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA! The theme of this year’s two-day conference will be “The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next?” and will explore the future of the Federal procurement system after the Presidential election. Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. Acquisition officials from Federal agencies will be in attendance to provide the latest updates and discuss “what’s next” in terms of government policies, programs, and initiatives. Below is a look at some of the key governmentwide and healthcare-specific issues that this year’s agenda will explore.
November 20 – Governmentwide Focus
Kicking off the Fall Training Conference will be Former Congressman Tom Davis, who will deliver a Keynote Address titled, “What Happened, Where Are We, and Where Are We Going?” During his remarks, he will provide analysis on the election and its impacts on the Federal market. After the Keynote Address, we will shift to the day’s panels, with guest speakers from the General Services Administration (GSA), the Department of Defense (DoD), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and more. Some of the hot topics speakers will explore include:
- What’s next for Congress?
- What’s next for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?
- What’s next for the budget and Federal market?
- What’s next for artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and cloud?
- What’s next for GSA’s Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Program?
- What’s next for interagency contracting?
- What’s next for GSA’s IT and Professional Services Categories, including the Schedules and GWACs?
- What’s next for GSA’s General Supplies and Services, including e-commerce platforms?
- What’s next for agency acquisition systems?
- What’s next for GSA’s Assisted Acquisition Services?
November 21 – Healthcare Focus
Discussions on November 21 will explore healthcare-specific topics, with a focus on what’s ahead for procurement in this crucial sector. Invited speakers will be from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Human and Health Services (HHS), the Defense Health Agency (DHA), and more. Attendees will gain critical insights into:
- What’s next for the VA budget and healthcare investments?
- What’s next for the Veterans Health Administration?
- What’s next for healthcare customer agencies such as HHS, DHA, and more?
- What’s next for the VA’s Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Program?
- What’s next for DLA programs, including MSPV and ECAT?
- What’s next for healthcare agency pharmaceutical programs?
- What’s next for the VA’s Prosthetics program?
Delve into these questions and more at this year’s Fall Training Conference! The conference presents a valuable opportunity for professionals in the Federal procurement community to stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends and developments while preparing for upcoming policy changes. Don’t miss out – register today to secure your spot!
Stay tuned for the release of the full draft agenda next week!
To register for the Fall Training Conference, click here. Book your group rate at the Fairview Park Marriott for the Fall Conference here.
November 19 – Small Business Policy Year in Review for FY 2024
In addition, the Coalition will once again host a Small Business Policy Year in Review for Fiscal Year 2024 on November 19. This event recaps important small business policy developments of 2024 and equips members with key considerations moving forward. Both small and large businesses are encouraged to attend to learn about best practices in teaming and what makes for a successful, sound business relationship. More details on the Small Business Policy Year in Review will be released soon.
We look forward to seeing you in November for what’s next!