CXO Tech Forum: Acquisition Innovation Recap
Contract and acquisition experts from various agencies participated in an interactive panel format. Panelists explored ways to improve the federal and defense technology acquisition cycle through collaboration, shared agency service consolidation, other transaction authorities, open feedback loops and more.
Opening Remarks: Acquisition
The CXO Tech Forum gets underway at the CEB Tower in Rosslyn, VA
Fireside Chat: Assistant Secretary of the Navy Geurts
James “Hondo” Geurts, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, talks about how the U.S. Navy is acquiring the best platforms, systems and technology to operate around the globe.
Acquisition: Health Panel
Panelists included Oki Mek, HHS, Misu Tasnim, CMS, Todd Simpson, HHS and Amy Heymans with Mad*Pow
Health care agencies have adopted industry best practices and onboarded new emerging technologies to improve patient services. Government leaders will discuss how they have adapted and improved acquisition practices to keep pace.
Panelists:
- Oki Mek, Chief Technology Officer, Division of Acquisition, HHS
- Misu Tasnim, Expert, U.S. Digital Service, CMS
- Todd Simpson, Chief Product Officer, HHS
- Amy Heymans, Founder and Chief Experience Officer, Mad*Pow
Moderator:
- Megha Chokshi, VP, Data, Analytics & Strategy, GovCIO
GSA Panel
From acquisition vehicles to Centers of Excellence, GSA has covered a lot of ground in exploring different avenues for federal government services
Fast Tracking Acquisition
Some success stories for how agencies are incorporating accelerators, education opportunities, user experience and fast prototyping approaches.
Strategic Sourcing
Strategic Sourcing involves the establishment of acquisition vehicles to more effectively leverage spend, market position, market knowledge, and capabilities.
Fireside chat: Lesley Field
Hear from the longest serving administrator about the acquisition Myth-Busting Campaign.
Closing Remarks: Acquisition
Michael Hoffman, President, GovCIO Media & Research
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HHS, CMS on Data, Human-Centered Design in Agile Acquisition
Agencies are using emerging technology and agile practices to deliver transparency and support critical agency missions.
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Acquisition Reform Efforts Include Data, Workforce Modernization
Improvements in the acquisition process are making way in category management, shared services and innovation, at the Office of Management and Budget, said Lesley Field, Deputy Administrator of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Office at GovernmentCIO Media & Research’s latest CXO Tech Forum June 20.
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USDS, GSA's 18F Work to Streamline Procurement to Connect Tech Companies to Government
U.S. Digital Service Director of Procurement Traci Walker, 18F Director of Acquisition Ashley Owens, and Founder and CEO of Dcode Meagan Metzger spoke at the Acquisition Innovation CXO Tech Forum June 20 about solutions they have found to fast-track acquisition, making the procurement process more agile while ensuring that regulations and policies are adhered to.
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GSA's Centers of Excellence Spur Procurement Innovation
When it comes to federal acquisition, the General Services Administration is not only the center for procurement, but also the chief innovator for acquisition innovation.
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Navy Assistant Secretary Outlines His Four 'Ds' to Improve Acquisition
Navy’s top acquisition executive highlights the service’s procurement improvements to keep pace with the speed of technology.
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