The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) is excited to share the Governmentwide Day agenda for the 2026 Spring Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market Continued on May 13-14 at the Fairview Park Marriott!
The New GSA for the Revolutionary Federal Market
The Governmentwide Day on May 13 will focus on how the General Services Administration (GSA) is positioning itself to support the federal mission moving forward, consistent with the Administration’s priorities. Sessions will explore how GSA is adapting its approach to acquisition, enhancing coordination across government, and strengthening its role as a central partner in delivering mission outcomes. Attendees will learn how these developments will impact procurement strategies and engagement with GSA going forward.
All speakers are invited unless otherwise noted as confirmed.
Agenda Highlights
Keynote Address: GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst
We are honored to invite the Honorable Edward C. Forst, GSA Administrator, to deliver keynote remarks on GSA’s role in supporting the federal marketplace and advancing the Administration’s acquisition priorities. Building on his remarks at the Winter Training Conference, we will hear Administrator Forst’s vision for GSA, including key priorities and initiatives for the agency.
Federal Acquisition Service Update
We have invited Laura Stanton, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Deputy Commissioner, to provide an update on FAS, including key priorities, initiatives, operational developments, and how industry can best support FAS.
The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Practitioners Panel
GSA leaders Jeff Koses, Larry Allen, and Polly Hall will discuss the ongoing Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), including its objectives, current efforts, and how these reforms are expected to impact acquisition policy, processes, and outcomes across government[KQ1] .
Luncheon Keynote: Budget & Legislative Updates
Moshe Schwartz, Coalition Defense Fellow and President of Etherton & Associates, will provide an overview of the federal budget and legislative landscape, including key developments on acquisition policy and program funding.
“Nuts & Bolts” Breakout Sessions: GSA in the New Revolutionary Federal Market
In the afternoon, attendees can engage in focused “Nuts & Bolts” discussions highlighting GSA’s 5 new acquisition organizations: CENTRALIZE, CREATE, ASSIST, DELIVER, and OPTIMIZE. GSA leadership from each organization will discuss their mission and structure. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how these GSA functions will support agency needs and impact acquisition strategies across government.
View the full Governmentwide Day agenda here.
We are excited to explore these developments on the first day of the Spring Training Conference and to bring together government and industry leaders for these important discussions. Stay tuned next week for additional details on the Healthcare Day agenda, which will explore the evolving federal healthcare market!
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