Happy New Year! As we begin 2026, the federal procurement landscape continues to evolve. With major acquisition reforms underway, the year ahead will be pivotal for the federal acquisition community.
The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement’s Winter Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market is designed for acquisition professionals to start the year with clarity and insights. With the conference less than two weeks away, the January 14–15 event will bring together government leaders and industry experts to examine what’s next for the federal market and what that means for businesses. Learn more about the excellent agenda below, and be sure to register!
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Day One: Governmentwide Focus
The Honorable Dr. Kevin Rhodes, OFPP Administrator
Day One of the Winter Training Conference explores key governmentwide issues shaping the federal acquisition system, including major policy reforms and acquisition modernization efforts.
The day will begin with opening remarks from GSA Acting Deputy Administrator Mike Lynch, followed by an acquisition panel featuring Larry Allen, Associate Administrator of GSA’s Office of Government-wide Policy, and Laura Stanton, Deputy Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service.
Our Keynote will feature The Honorable Dr. Kevin Rhodes, Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP), offering a governmentwide perspective on acquisition policy and reform.
Day One sessions will explore major developments shaping the broader federal procurement ecosystem, including:
- The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul – What’s Next?
- GSA’s Consolidation Action Plan
- Updating MAS Ordering Guidance to Support FAR Overhaul Enhancements
- The New IT GWAC Market
- Integrated Award Environment (IAE) / SAM.gov
- The New Schedules Market: Transactional Data Reporting and More
View the full Day One agenda here.
Day Two: Healthcare Focus
Howard Manuel, Deputy Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Day Two shifts focus to the federal healthcare market, with speakers from the Department of Veterans Affairs and Defense Health Agency.
The day will feature a Luncheon Address from Howard Manuel, Deputy Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, followed by panels and discussions with senior acquisition leaders and subject matter experts.
Topics on Day Two include:
- VA Acquisition Leadership
- Federal Budget and Legislative Updates
- Impacts of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul on Federal Healthcare Contractors
- VA Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor Program
- DHA Pharmaceutical Program
- VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Program
- VA Pharmacy Program
- VA Community Care Program
View the full Day Two agenda here.
As agencies continue to implement acquisition reforms, the Winter Training Conference offers a timely opportunity to hear directly from government leaders, understand what’s coming next, and engage with peers across the acquisition community.
As we begin the new year, the Coalition wishes you a happy and successful 2026, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Winter Training Conference as we start the year together.