After a successful Invest in Success Compliance Training Conference this week, we are looking forward to a busy November filled with opportunities for members to engage on key issues across the federal marketplace. Before turning to what’s ahead, we would like to thank everyone who joined us this week and helped make our inaugural Compliance Training Conference a success.
More than 200 members of the government contracting community participated in person and virtually for a morning of timely discussions focused on the compliance issues impacting today’s federal marketplace.
A special thank you goes to our outstanding speakers and panelists for sharing their expertise and perspectives.
Jessica Tillipman of The George Washington University Law School discussed Procurement in the Age of AI: Ethics & Compliance in a Changing Federal Marketplace, exploring the evolving ethical and compliance considerations surrounding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in federal procurement.
Jonathan Aronie of Sheppard Mullin led a discussion on Active Bystandership: The Missing Link in Corporate Risk Reduction, examining the role employees can play in identifying and addressing potential risks before they escalate.
Chris Terranova of the U.S. Department of Justice; Alexander Canizares of Vinson & Elkins; Terra Fulham of Covington & Burling; and Tirzah Lollar of Arnold & Porter spoke on the Compliance and the Civil False Claims Act (FCA) panel that brought together government and industry perspectives on FCA obligations and risks for federal contractors.
The Coalition thanks CGI Federal for generously hosting the conference and helping make our inaugural program possible.
Looking Ahead to a Week of Federal Procurement
The Coalition is now looking ahead to a busy November and what is quickly becoming a “Federal Procurement Week” at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia.
From November 17 through November 20, members will have four consecutive days of training and opportunities for open dialogue on key Federal contract programs and customer agencies.
November 17: AInAcquisition Exchange Forum – The Future is Now
The week will begin on Tuesday, November 17 with the Coalition’s inaugural AInAcquisition Exchange Forum: The Future is Now.
AI is already transforming how federal agencies conduct procurements and manage technology, while also raising new considerations for the acquisition community. The half-day forum will bring together government and industry leaders to discuss the evolving role of AI across the federal marketplace.
The program will feature discussions focused on the federal government’s AI strategy and the road ahead, the role of AI in federal IT management, and the evolving AI acquisition policy landscape. Speakers will offer perspectives on how agencies are approaching AI adoption and the policies that will help guide how the government acquires and uses the technology.
The Coalition extends its sincere appreciation to SAIC for sponsoring the AInAcquisition Exchange Forum.
Registration for the November 17 forum is complimentary for all Fall Training Conference registrants. Those already registered for the Fall Training Conference can update their registration to indicate that they plan to attend the forum.
To register for the AInAcquisition Forum, click here. For assistance, please contact Mady Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org.
November 18–19: Fall Training Conference – The Acquisition Exchange
The conversation will continue November 18–19 with the Coalition’s 2026 Fall Training Conference: The Acquisition Exchange. The conference will bring together government and industry leaders for two days focused on the priorities and developments impacting the federal marketplace.
Day One, What’s Next for Interagency Contracting? will focus on the future of the government-wide acquisition marketplace. Former Congressman Tom Davis will kick off the conference with a post-election breakdown of what happened and what to expect in the new Congress. The main stage agenda will also feature discussions on the connection between acquisition policy and operations, budget and legislative developments, General Services Administration (GSA) acquisition priorities, and other procurement hot topics.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in Nuts & Bolts sessions featuring key organizations within GSA’s recently reorganized Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) and other agency programs. Sessions will cover GSA’s ASSIST, CENTRALIZE, CREATE, DELIVER offices, the Multiple Award Schedule, OneGov, NASA SEWP, Federal Acquisition Service Systems, and the GSA Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) Rewrite.
View the full Day One agenda here.
Day Two, What’s Next for Healthcare Procurement? will turn the focus to the federal healthcare marketplace. Coalition Defense Fellow and Etherton & Associates President Moshe Schwartz will provide a Keynote Address on budget and legislative developments impacting federal healthcare contractors. On the main stage, acquisition officials and experts will discuss Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) acquisition priorities and operations, Made in America, and developments on Capitol Hill.
Healthcare-focused Nuts & Bolts sessions will provide opportunities to explore VA and Indian Health Service pharmacy programs, healthcare cybersecurity, the Defense Health Agency Pharmaceutical Program, the VA Federal Supply Schedules Program, and the VA medical/surgical prime vendor (MSPV) program.
View the full Day Two agenda here.
To register for the Fall Training Conference, click here. For assistance, please contact Mady Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org.
Just Announced: VA Pharmaceutical Industry Day on November 20
The week will now extend one more day with a newly announced opportunity for the pharmaceutical community.
On November 20, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Enterprise Procurement Office, Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction, in collaboration with the Coalition, will host an in-person Pharmaceutical Industry Day at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia, the same location as the AInAcquisition Exchange Forum and Fall Training Conference.
The event will bring together government and industry leaders to discuss the latest developments and challenges affecting federal pharmaceutical procurement. Discussions will focus on policy changes, emerging procurement priorities, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration between VA and its pharmaceutical industry partners. The Industry Day will also support ongoing efforts to improve transparency and efficiency in the acquisition of pharmaceutical products for our nation’s Veterans.
Registration is now open! Due to limited capacity, attendance is restricted to two representatives per company, with registrations approved on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested attendees are encouraged to register here.
Questions regarding the event’s subject matter may be submitted in advance to Regina McGregor, Director of Business Development & Small Business Technical Advisor, EPO, at Regina.McGregor@va.gov..
Join Us for a Week of Federal Procurement
From November 17 through November 20, Coalition members will have four consecutive days of opportunities to hear from government leaders, connect with colleagues, and learn about developments affecting the federal marketplace.
We look forward to welcoming members to Fairview Park for an exciting week of federal procurement!