[Mission Driven Series] Transforming Federal Procurement for Broader Access and Impact With Larry Allen

About this episode

Larry Allen discusses transforming federal procurement to enhance inclusivity and efficiency in government acquisition.

Larry Allen is the Associate Administrator for the Office of Government-wide Policy at the General Services Administration (GSA), a federal agency that provides centralized procurement, real estate, and technology services and shapes government-wide acquisition policy. In his role at GSA, he leads efforts to strengthen efficiency, transparency, and innovation. With over 30 years of federal procurement experience, Larry led Allen Federal Business Partners and served as President of the Coalition for Government Procurement, helping organizations navigate federal contracting and compliance. In this episode… Transforming federal procurement to be more inclusive, efficient, and mission-driven requires both deep expertise and a clear commitment to public service. In this episode, Larry Allen, Associate Administrator for the Office of Government-wide Policy at the General Services Administration, joins host Soraya Correa to explore how federal acquisition can be a powerful tool for broader access, innovation, and impact. Larry shares insights from his more than 30 years in federal procurement, including his long-standing connection to the AbilityOne Program and his belief that…

People in this episode

Host: Soraya Correa

Guest: Larry Allen

Topics covered

• federal procurement
• inclusivity
• government acquisition
• public service
• mission-driven outcomes
• regulatory reform

Keywords

• federal procurement
• government acquisition
• inclusivity
• public service
• AbilityOne Program
• regulatory reform
• mission outcomes
• employment opportunities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: General Services Administration, AbilityOne Program, Coalition for Government Procurement, Allen Federal Business Partners

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