Summary - Agility at Scale: Navigating the Next Era of GSA Acquisition, AI and Enterprise Operations

Program Summary:

As the federal marketplace faces rapid commercial innovation, shifting supply chain mandates, and an evolving regulatory landscape, the General Services Administration (GSA) is working to centralize and modernize how the government buys. From structural evolutions within the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program and category management consolidation to the integration of generative AI and automated supply chain risk management, federal procurement is at a critical crossroads.

This high-impact panel brings together acquisition leaders and industry partners to explore how GSA is streamlining enterprise contract vehicles, empowering the contracting workforce, and breaking down regulatory bottlenecks. Join us for a strategic discussion on balancing government-wide efficiency with small business participation, leveraging emerging technology without sacrificing data integrity, and fostering a truly agile, collaborative partnership between industry and the federal buying community.

Learning Objectives

Understand GSA's acquisition modernization efforts, including changes to the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program and government-wide category management.
Explore the role of emerging technologies, including generative AI and automation, in improving procurement efficiency and strengthening supply chain risk management.
Identify opportunities and challenges for industry, particularly small businesses, as GSA works to centralize and streamline federal acquisition processes.
Examine strategies for stronger government-industry collaboration to reduce procurement barriers, improve acquisition outcomes, and support federal mission priorities.

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