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WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee (GAP FAC) convened its first public meeting of 2024 with a renewed area of focus and new committee members from diverse professional backgrounds. The meeting served as a platform to discuss strategic priorities for modernizing federal procurement processes and integrating emerging technologies into acquisition strategies.
The GAP FAC’s mission is to modernize federal acquisition, addressing key challenges while driving innovation and efficiency. The committee will emphasize integrating advanced technology — including artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud computing and cybersecurity — into federal procurement processes to ensure adaptability in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
“GSA is ready to bring in emerging technologies and deliver solutions that meet the needs of government in this evolving landscape,” said GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan. “This committee’s invaluable expertise will help federal agencies use modern tools to drive innovation, improve efficiency and deliver better results for the American people.”
The new members of the GAP FAC include leaders from academia, industry and government, bringing expertise in artificial intelligence, engineering, small business innovation and more.
Here are the new members:
| Member name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Abraham, Dorothea, Ph.D. | Mason School of Business, William & Mary |
| Alderucci, Dean | Carnegie Mellon University |
| Angulo, Tiffany | State of California Department of Technology |
| Bitko, Gordon, Ph.D. | Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) |
| Cooke, Tim, Ph.D. | ASI Government, Inc. |
| Cornelius, Matthew | Workday |
| Dotan, Ravit | TechBetter |
| Ghaffari-Tabrizi, Omid | |
| Graves, Margaret | International Business Machine Corporation (IBM) |
| Johnson, Jared | State of California Department of Technology |
| Keagle, James, Ph.D. | Eisenhower School for National Security and Resources Strategy |
| Miller, Cari, Ph.D. | Center for Inclusive Change |
| Moore, Lindsey | DevelopMetrics |
| Tan, Adrianna | Future Ethics |
“This committee has a vital role in shaping the future of federal procurement,” said GSA Senior Procurement Executive Jeffrey A. Koses in the Office of Government-wide Policy. “The work we’re undertaking will not only improve how the federal government acquires goods and services, but will also ensure that procurement strategies remain adaptive and innovative in a rapidly changing technological landscape.”
During the meeting, members discussed the following focus areas for 2025:
- Integrating emerging technologies: Using tools like AI and data analytics to enhance procurement efficiency and decision-making.
- Enhancing sustainability and forward-thinking practices: Embedding climate-conscious strategies into acquisition processes.
- Reducing procurement vulnerability: Addressing systemic challenges and risks in the acquisition ecosystem.
