FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on GSA Acquisition and Technology Reform

Original title: GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ACQUISITION OVERSIGHT AND REFORM

January 1, 2018

GSA government procurement technology transformation federal acquisition government oversight

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing examines how the GSA manages federal technology purchases and organizational structure, which impacts how the government procures IT services and software.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

General Services Administration

The agency underwent an internal reorganization of its technology and acquisition divisions.

Federal Contractors

Changes to GSA acquisition processes may alter how companies bid for and manage federal technology contracts.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2017 Congressional hearing regarding the General Services Administration's (GSA) internal reorganization. The hearing focused on the realignment of the Technology Transformation Service within the Federal Acquisition Service.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on July 12, 2017, by the House Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Subcommittee on Information Technology.
The primary subject was the June 2017 realignment of the Technology Transformation Service (TTS) into the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS).
The hearing included testimony from Alan Thomas (Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Service) and Rob Cook (Director of Technology Transformation Services).
The record includes follow-up questions for the record submitted by Chairman Meadows, Ranking Member Connolly, Mr. Lynch, and Chairman Hurd.

Why It Matters

The hearing examines how the GSA manages federal technology purchases and organizational structure, which impacts how the government procures IT services and software.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GSA?

The General Services Administration is the federal agency that manages government-wide acquisition, real estate, and technology services.

Why was this hearing held?

To conduct oversight on the GSA's decision to realign the Technology Transformation Service within the Federal Acquisition Service.

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GSA Organizational Realignment

The GSA moved the Technology Transformation Service under the Federal Acquisition Service in June 2017 to integrate technology procurement.

General Services Administration

Connected Entities

personRob Cook“Deputy Commissioner and Director of Technology Transformation Services, GSA.”Map →

organizationGeneral Services Administration“The federal agency responsible for government-wide acquisition and technology se”Map →

personMark Meadows“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations.”Map →

personAlan Thomas“Commissioner, Federal Acquisition Service, GSA.”Map →

Sources

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