The Spring Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market Continued is less than one month away! Join us May 13–14 in Falls Church, VA to hear directly from acquisition leaders across government and industry as we explore The New GSA for the Revolutionary Federal Market and The Evolving Federal Healthcare Market, along with key policy, program, and compliance developments. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain practical insights and engage directly with agency leadership on the issues that most impact the procurement community. View just some of the exciting conference highlights and developments below!
Keynote Sessions
We are honored to kick off the Governmentwide Day with a Keynote Fireside Chat featuring Michael Lynch, Deputy Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), who will discuss GSA’s role in supporting the federal marketplace and advancing the Administration’s acquisition priorities.
The Luncheon Keynote will feature Moshe Schwartz, Coalition Defense Fellow and President of Etherton & Associates, who will provide an overview of the federal budget and legislative landscape, including key developments in acquisition policy and program funding.
On the Healthcare Day, Moshe Schwartz will return to deliver the morning keynote focused on the federal healthcare budget and legislative landscape.
The Healthcare Day Luncheon Keynote will feature Wayland Coker, Acting Deputy Director and Supply Chain Optimization Director at the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), who will discuss the national security strategy for medical supply chains, including medicines, devices, and other critical medical resources.
Agency Leadership Insights
Senior agency leaders will participate across both days, providing updates on key priorities and initiatives shaping the federal market. The following speakers are among those participating in the Governmentwide Day of the conference.
- Jeff Koses, GSA Senior Procurement Officer, and other agency leaders 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.
- Laura Stanton, Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Deputy Commissioner, GSA, will provide an update on FAS, including key priorities, operational developments, and opportunities for industry engagement.
On the Healthcare Day of the conference, senior acquisition leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will also provide updates on VA acquisition priorities, organizational changes, and strategic initiatives supporting veteran care.
Invited speakers include:
- Phil Christy, Principal Executive Director and Chief Acquisition Officer, OALC, VA
- Christopher Parker, Deputy Principal Executive Director & Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer, OALC, VA
- Jeffrey Neil, Senior Procurement Executive and Executive Director, OALC, VA
Nuts & Bolts Breakout Sessions
The “Nuts & Bolts” sessions are designed to provide attendees with practical, operational insight into key acquisition organizations and contract programs.
On the Governmentwide Day, Nuts & Bolts sessions will focus on GSA’s new FAS organizations and their mission, structure, and how each organization supports the acquisition needs of GSA’s customers:
- CENTRALIZE
- CREATE
- ASSIST
- DELIVER
- OPTIMIZE
On the Healthcare Day, Nuts & Bolts sessions will highlight key federal healthcare contracting programs, including:
- Indian Health Service (IHS) Pharmacy Program
- VA Medical/Surgical Prime Vendor (MSPV) Program
- Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Medical Troop Support
- VA Pharmacy Benefits Management Program
- VA Prosthetics
TDR and FCP Help Desk
The Governmentwide Day will feature a dedicated help desk focused on Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) and the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP), offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with GSA representatives on how these initiatives are impacting operations within the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program.
Participants include:
- Josh Royko, Branch Chief, FAS Catalog Management Office, GSA
- Paula Hance, Procurement Analyst, GSA
- Manuel Gotay, Procurement Analyst, GSA
- Peter Han, Director, Catalog Management Office, GSA
- Amanda Werb, Business Requirements Analyst, GSA
Additional One-on-One Tabletops
Additional one-on-on engagement opportunities, including with the VA MSPV team, will be available at the conference as well. Check out the agendas for more details.
Join Us in May!
View the Governmentwide Day Agenda here.
View the Healthcare Day Agenda here.
Register today to secure your spot and stay ahead of the federal market! To register for the Spring Training Conference, click here. For assistance with registration, please contact Mady Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org.
Hotel Room Block
Please note that the room block at the Fairview Park Marriott, the location of the conference, has sold out. The Coalition has secured an additional room block at the Courtyard by Marriott Dunn Loring Fairfax, located at 2722 Gallows Road, Vienna, VA 22180.
Important: This hotel is NOT the conference venue. Attendees staying at the Courtyard can access the conference via a circulating bus available at the Dunn Loring Metro Station, which provides transportation to the Fairview Park Marriott.
Please use the link below to secure your room at the discounted group rate:
Book your group rate at Courtyard by Marriott Dunn Loring Fairfax (event located at separate hotel)
This room block is available through April 27 or until rooms are sold out.