Why You Don’t Want to Miss the Spring Training Conference!
As the federal marketplace continues to evolve under the new Administration, the Coalition’s 2025 Spring Training Conference is your opportunity to stay informed and engaged on the latest acquisition initiatives shaping government procurement. Taking place in less than three weeks on June 25-26 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia, this two-day event is quickly approaching! Now is the time to secure your spot and ensure you are part of the conversation shaping the future of federal acquisition.
Below are just a few of the major developments in procurement that government and industry leaders will address.
GSA Vision for Future of Federal Procurement
We are thrilled to kick off the Spring Training Conference with keynote remarks from Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum on The New Federal Market and Delivering Best Value. FAS, under the leadership of Commissioner Gruenbaum, is consolidating domestic, government-wide procurement to streamline processes and create efficiencies. Commissioner Gruenbaum will touch on FAS’ operational processes to ingest procurement from around the government, and how these efforts will help FAS provide greater mission support for agencies. In addition, he will discuss GSA’s efforts to rightsize the Multiple Award Schedule Program, as well as its new OneGov initiative.
Procurement Consolidation Executive Order
A March Executive Order (EO), Eliminating Waste and Saving Taxpayer Dollars by Consolidating Procurement, directs agencies to consolidate overlapping contracts and reduce procurement redundancies across government. The goal of the EO is to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and save taxpayer dollars. The New FAS in the New Federal Market: Procurement Consolidation Panel, which features General Services Administration (GSA) Senior Procurement Executive Jeff Koses and Kristen Wilson, Acting Associate Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), will explore the implications of this order and how it impacts agency operations.
Revolutionary FAR Overhaul
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council has launched the Revolutionizing Federal Acquisition Regulation (RFO) initiative to conduct the most comprehensive overhaul of the FAR in decades. This effort aims to streamline and modernize the FAR to better reflect current market conditions, promote innovation, and reduce unnecessary complexity and duplication. The Procurement Policy and the New Federal Market Panel, featuring Larry Allen, GSA Associate Administrator, Office of Government-wide Policy, and Rob Burton, Crowell & Moring Partner, will dive into the scope of the rewrite and what it means for contractors and the acquisition workforce.
Commercial Solutions Executive Order
An April EO, Ensuring Commercial, Cost-Effective Solutions in Federal Contracts, directs agencies to prioritize commercial, cost-effective solutions and eliminate unnecessary barriers to entry. The EO emphasizes the Federal Government’s obligation to leverage the competitive marketplace and private-sector innovation to deliver more efficient goods and services to taxpayers. The New Federal Market: Acquisition Policy Reform Panel will explore how this EO is being implemented across agencies and the implications for industry. Panelists include:
- John Tenaglia, Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting and Acquisition Policy
- Mathew Blum, OFPP, Office of Management and Budget (invited)
- Moshe Schwartz, President, Etherton and Associates
- Bill Greenwalt, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
GSA OneGov Initiative
GSA recently unveiled its OneGov strategy to modernize how the Federal Government purchases goods and services. By improving how agencies acquire and deliver mission support services, OneGov aims to reduce costs, boost efficiencies in acquisition, and improve customer experience across the government. The New Federal Market: OneGov Panel will explore the strategy’s implications for acquisition professionals and how it supports broader efforts to streamline government operations. Panelists include:
- Jeff Lau, Assistant Commissioner, Office of General Supplies and Services, GSA
- Christina Kingsland, Acting Assistant Commissioner, Office of Travel, Transportation and Logistics, GSA
- Pete Burr, Acting Assistant Commissioner, Office of Assisted Acquisition Services, GSA
- Greg Rollins, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Office of Policy and Compliance, GSA
- Larry Hale, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Office of Information Technology Category, GSA
- Adam Soderholm, Director, Center for Professional Services, Office of Professional Services and Human Capital Categories, GSA
Cybersecurity and DoD Acquisition: CMMC & SWFT
The Department of Defense (DoD) is advancing two critical efforts to improve cybersecurity and modernize software acquisition. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program continues to evolve and looks to reinforce supply chain security requirements for contractors. In addition, DoD has launched the Software Fast Track (SWFT) initiative to accelerate how secure software is acquired, tested, and authorized across the department. We’re honored to welcome Leslie Beavers, Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer at DoD, as the Luncheon Keynote Speaker to discuss these and other DoD initiativesin the new federal market.
VA Acquisition Operations
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a comprehensive review of its acquisition operations to better serve veterans and improve internal efficiency. This review includes an assessment of procurement structures, contract management, and vendor engagement practices. We have invited executive from the VA to participate on The New VA Office of Acquisition, Logistics, & Construction to examine the review’s early findings and its potential impact on VA contracting moving forward.
Pricing, Policy and Compliance Developments in Healthcare
A newly released EO, Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients, directs federal agencies to pursue most-favored-nation pricing for prescription drugs. Our Healthcare Legal Panel will address this policy as it relates to contractors, as well as other recent policies impacting the federal healthcare market. Panelists include:
- Kristin Hicks, Partner, Arnold & Porter
- James Kim, Shareholder, Polsinelli
- Stephen Ruscus, Partner, BakerHostetler
- Jennifer Plitsch, Partner, Covington & Burling
These are just a few of the important topics that will be discussed at the Spring Training Conference. Join us June 25-26 to hear directly from policymakers and industry leaders about the road ahead for federal acquisition!
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To register, click here. For questions or assistance with registration, please contact Madyson Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org
The hotel block at the Fairview Park Marriott has been extended to June 13, but space is very limited. Reserve your room as soon as possible to ensure you don’t miss out!Book your group rate at the Fairview Park Marriott here. The Coalition is currently working to secure additional rooms at the nearby Residents Inn Marriott. Please standby for additional updates next week.