Friday Flash - Friday Flash 01/16/2026
Thank You for a Successful Winter Training Conference!
The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement would like to thank everyone who attended and participated in this week’s Winter Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market. We were honored to be joined senior government leaders and industry experts to explore how acquisition reform and policy priorities are reshaping the federal procurement landscape. We sincerely
Thank You for a Successful Winter Training Conference!
The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) is honored and excited to announce that The Honorable Edward C. Forst, Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), will open the 2025–2026 Winter Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market with a Keynote Fireside Chat alongside Coalition President Roger Waldron. Administrator Forst will discuss his leadership
GSA Administrator Forst to Open the Winter Training Conference, and More
Happy New Year! As we begin 2026, the federal procurement landscape continues to evolve. With major acquisition reforms underway, the year ahead will be pivotal for the federal acquisition community. The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement’s Winter Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market is designed for acquisition professionals to start the year with
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Last week, the U.S. Senate passed the Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act (ARCA), a landmark piece of legislation that would strengthen acquisition management across the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement (Coalition) applauds this significant milestone, which would help ensure that veterans receive high-quality care through a
Senate Confirms GSA Administrator, VA Announces Plan to Restructure VHA Management, and More
As the federal procurement community prepares for a transformative year, the Coalition’s Winter Training Conference: The Revolutionary Federal Market is set to deliver the essential updates, analysis, and perspectives contractors need to begin 2026 with clarity. Taking place on January 14–15 at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, VA, this two-day event offers a timely opportunity
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