The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) is excited to share the Healthcare Day agenda for the 2026 Spring Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market Continued on May 13-14 at the Fairview Park Marriott!
The Evolving Federal Healthcare Market
The theme for the Healthcare Day on May 14 is the Evolving Federal Healthcare Market. The conference will bring together leaders from across government to discuss acquisition priorities, supply chain challenges, and key program developments. Sessions will highlight how agencies are adapting to meet mission needs, strengthening healthcare delivery, and partnering with industry to support critical requirements.
Attendees will hear from acquisition leadership at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, Defense Health Agency, Defense Logistics Agency, and Indian Health Service about their current priorities, contract opportunities and upcoming compliance requirements for Federal contractors.
All speakers are invited unless otherwise noted as confirmed.
Agenda Highlights
Morning Keynote Address: Healthcare Budget & Legislative Updates
We are pleased to welcome Moshe Schwartz, Coalition Defense Fellow and President of Etherton & Associates, to provide a Keynote Address on the federal healthcare budget and legislative landscape. This session will cover policy developments impacting healthcare acquisition, government funding, and policy considerations.
Lunch Keynote Address: The National Security Strategy for Medical
Wayland Coker, Acting Deputy Director and Supply Chain Optimization Director at the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), will discuss the national security strategy for medical supply chains, especially medicines, devices and other critical medical supplies.
VA Leadership Panel
Senior acquisition leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will provide updates on the VA’s acquisition priorities, organizational changes, and strategic initiatives. This panel will offer valuable insight into how VA is organizing its acquisition enterprise to support 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, OAL, VA
VA Contracting Programs Panel
VA leaders representing key contracting organizations from the Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC), National Acquisition Center (NAC), Technology Acquisition Center (TAC), and Veterans Health Administration (VHA), will discuss their respective programs, priorities, and opportunities for industry engagement.
Invited speakers:
- Joy Smith, Acting Associate Executive Director, SAC and NAC, VA
- Jeff Bishop, Acting Associate Executive Director, TAC, VA
- Dr. Zeb Fox, Associate Executive Director, Office of Facilities Acquisition & Head of Contracting Activity, Office of Construction Facilities Management, OALC, VA
- Curtis Jordan, Executive Director, Regional Procurement Office – West, VHA
Healthcare Customer Agency Panel
Leaders from key healthcare agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), VA, Indian Health Service (HIS), and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), will discuss their missions, challenges, and acquisition priorities, as well as ways for industry to support their evolving requirements across the federal healthcare system.
Invited speakers:
- Joffrey Benford, CMA Division Director, BARDA and Head of Contracting Activity, ASPR, HHS
- Spencer Roberts, Executive Director, Logistics, VHA
- Capt. Robert Hayes, Director, National Supply Service Center, IHS
- Matthew Beebe, Director of Acquisition, DLA
“Nuts & Bolts” Breakout Sessions
In the afternoon, attendees can participate in focused “Nuts & Bolts” breakout sessions covering critical healthcare programs, including:
- IHS Pharmacy Program
- VA Medical/Surgical Supplies (MSPV)
- DLA Medical Troop Support
- VA Pharmacy Program
- VA Prosthetics
View the full Healthcare Day agenda here.
Additional Offerings for Healthcare Attendees
VA PPE Industry Day
Tuesday, May 12 at 8:00 AM (ET)
For more details and to register, see VA MSPV notice on SAM.gov here.
VA Med/Surg Supplies One-on-One Meetings
Wednesday, May 13
Available for conference attendees. Sign up instructions will be published in the Friday Flash newsletter soon. For questions, contact Joseph Snyderwine at jsnyderwine@thecgp.org.
Register Today
We are excited to explore these developments on the second day of the Spring Training Conference and to bring together government and industry leaders to discuss the evolving federal healthcare market!
To register for the Spring Training Conference, click here. For assistance with registration, please contact Mady Whiting at mady.whiting@thecgp.org.
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