Episode 162: Back in the Saddle at GSA: Larry Allen on the FAR Overhaul, AI in Acquisition, and What's Coming Next

Jun 15

This week on The GovNavigators Show, Robert and Adam welcome Larry Allen, Associate Administrator for GSA's Office of Government-wide Policy, now 15 months into the role. Larry brings a big update on the historic FAR overhaul, with the first four chapters expected to be out for public comment within the next two weeks. He describes the enthusiastic engagement from the acquisition workforce and shares what it will really take to relieve the burden on contracting professionals as agencies rebuild after staffing losses. The show digs into AI's growing role in acquisition, the administration's ambitious executive order agenda, and how GSA has maintained its momentum through the transition to a permanent administrator. Larry also covers the complete overhaul of the Federal Property Management Regulations, a revamp of the Federal Travel Regulations, and drops some breaking per diem news for FY27.

Show Notes:

GSA Office of Government-wide Policy: OGP Overview

GAO: The Nation's Fiscal Health Report

Social Security Trustees: 2026 Annual Report Summary

FISA Section 702: U.S. Intelligence FISA Section 202 Overview

Financial Data Transparency Act: Final Rule Details

FAR Overhaul: RFO

DEI EO 2025: Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing

DEI EO 2026: Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

Firm-Fixed Price Contracting EO: Promoting Efficiency, Accountability, and Performance in Federal Contracting

GSA: Edward C. Forst Sworn in as GSA Administrator

GSA: Federal Managment Regulation