The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement is looking forward to an exciting and productive spring filled with opportunities for members to engage with government leaders and industry experts on the key issues impacting Federal procurement. In the coming weeks, the Coalition will host briefings on the OneGov initiative, the FAS Catalog Platform, the General Services Administration’s (GSA) new Office of Centralized Acquisition Services (OCAS), and more. This calendar will continue to grow as additional meetings and events are scheduled throughout the spring.
To kick off a busy March, the Coalition hosted a meeting this week on Transactional Data Reporting (TDR) with Greg Rollins, GSA Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Office of Policy and Compliance; Steven Hutchinson, Chief of MAS Policy, Office of Policy and Compliance; and Paula Hance, Procurement Analyst, General Supplies and Services The discussion focused in part on the challenges TDR presents for highly configurable items, GSA’s proposed solutions and resources for industry as they work to implement TDR for this category of products.
Looking ahead, the Coalition will host several upcoming meetings with government officials and industry experts. Check out the list of upcoming engagements below, and be sure to register.
March 17: GSA’s OneGov Initiative and Memory Chip Supply Challenges
On March 17, the Coalition will host a briefing with Joel Lundy, GSA Deputy Assistant Commissioner (Acting), Office of Category Management, to discuss GSA’s OneGov initiative and current memory chip supply challenges affecting the federal IT market. The discussion will provide an overview of the OneGov program and its goals to modernize and streamline federal IT acquisition. It will also address ongoing supply chain constraints impacting memory chips and how these challenges are influencing technology pricing, availability, and procurement across the federal government. The meeting will take place at CGI Federal in Arlington, VA, with a virtual attendance option available.
To register, click here.
March 18: FAS Catalog Platform
The following day, on March 18, the Coalition will host a virtual dialogue with GSA’s Catalog Management Office focused on the FAS Catalog Platform (FCP). During the meeting, members will have the opportunity to engage with Peter Han, Director of the Catalog Management Office, along with other GSA officials, to discuss challenges and feedback related to the platform.
To register, click here.
March 26: GSA Office of Centralized Acquisition Services
On March 26, the Coalition will welcome Tom Meiron, GSA Assistant Commissioner for Centralized Acquisition Services, for an all-member meeting discussing the priorities and initiatives of GSA’s new Office of Centralized Acquisition Services (OCAS). This meeting will take place at CACI in Reston, VA, with a virtual participation option available.
To register, click here.
April 8: Cybersecurity Policies & Programs Update
Looking ahead to April, the Cyber & Supply Chain Security Committee will host a virtual Cyber Update on April 8 featuring Townsend Bourne of Sheppard Mullin and Michael Gruden of Crowell & Moring, who will provide the latest updates on federal cybersecurity policy developments and their implications for contractors.
To register, click here.
April 14: Update from GSA’s Office of Professional Services & Human Capital Categories
The IT/Services Committee will host an update from GSA’s Office of Professional Services & Human Capital Categories (PSHC) on April 14, featuring Sheri Meadema, PSHC Assistant Commissioner, and Adam Soderholm, Director of the Center for Professional Services. During the discussion, Sheri and Adam will provide an overview of the office’s latest priorities and initiatives, as well as insights into ongoing efforts affecting the Professional Services and Human Capital Categories and the broader federal acquisition landscape. The meeting location is TBD. Virtual attendance will also be available.
To register, click here.
May 13-14: Spring Training Conference
The Coalition is also preparing for its Spring Training Conference. As always, the conference will feature an engaging program of panels focused on key policy initiatives at GSA, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and more, as well as acquisition trends and opportunities for collaboration between government and industry.
We look forward to sharing more details about the agenda and lineup of speakers for the Spring Training Conference in the coming weeks!
Registration is open for the Spring Training Conference. To register, click here.
Join us this Spring!
These events are just part of what promises to be a busy and engaging spring for the Coalition and its members! Additional meetings and webinars will continue to be added to the calendar in the weeks ahead. We look forward to seeing you all in the coming weeks!