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The FAR and Beyond: A New Era in Government Acquisition
February 4, 2026 • 10:30 – 11:30 am EST
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The Center for the Industrial Base (CIB) is pleased to host Mr. Jeffrey Koses, Senior Procurement Executive at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), for a discussion on government-wide procurement reform efforts. From the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) to procurement consolidation at GSA, as well as the adoption of commercial cost-effective solutions, there are a tremendous number of initiatives underway to streamline and improve how the government purchases products and services. Jeff is playing a leading role in all these efforts, so please join us for a fascinating discussion that is relevant for government officials, industry executives, and all who work in the industrial base. This conversation will be held in person and streamed online. Register today!
This event is made possible through general support to the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
About Jeffrey Koses
Jeffrey A. Koses is recognized as an innovative leader in the field of acquisition. As Senior Procurement Executive for the General Services Administration, he has three priorities: 1) strengthen the acquisition workforce, 2) smart and effective buying and 3) healthy and productive industry relationships. Jeff and his team are currently developing the tools and strategies to advance these priorities. He also serves as a voting member of the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council and serves as GSA's representative on the AbilityOne commission. From 2008 through 2014, Jeff was Director of Acquisition Operations within the Federal Acquisition Service, where he led several Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiatives, created GSA’s premiere vehicle for integrated professional services, OASIS, and managed 25 multiple award schedules with annual sales of over $22 billion, supported emergency acquisition and oversaw acquisition for GSA Global Supply. Prior to that, Jeff directed the Office of Contract Management and played a host of both operational and policy roles.
Contact Information
- Bailey Schiff
- Program Coordinator and Research Assistant, Project on Nuclear Issues
- BSchiff@csis.org
- Audrey Aldisert
- Research Associate, Center for the Industrial Base
- AAldisert@csis.org
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Director, Center for the Industrial Base and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
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Jeffrey Koses
Senior Procurement Executive, U.S. General Services Administration