[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 196 (Wednesday, October 12, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 61599]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22133]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

[Notice-MRB-2022-04; Docket No. 2022-02; Sequence No. 25]


GSA Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee; Notification 
of Upcoming Web-Based Public Meeting

AGENCY: Office of Government-wide Policy, General Services 
Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: GSA is providing notice of a meeting of the GSA Acquisition 
Policy Federal Advisory Committee (hereinafter ``the Committee'' or 
``the GAP FAC'') in accordance with the requirements of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act. This meeting will be open to the public. 
Information on attending and providing written public comment is under 
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.

DATES: The GSA Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee will hold 
a web-based open public meeting on October 27, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 
4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be accessible via webcast. Registrants will 
receive the webcast information before the meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Boris Arratia, Designated Federal 
Officer, Office of Government-wide Policy, 703-795-0816, or email: 
[email protected]; or Stephanie Hardison, Office of Government-wide 
Policy, 202-258-6823, or email: [email protected]. Additional 
information about the Committee, including meeting materials and 
agendas, will be available on-line at https://gsa.gov/policy-regulations/policy/acquisition-policy/gsa-acquisition-policy-federal-advisory-committee.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Administrator of GSA established the GSA 
Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee) as a discretionary 
advisory committee under agency authority in accordance with the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended (5 
U.S.C. App 2).
    As America's buyer, GSA is uniquely positioned to enable a modern, 
accessible, and streamlined acquisition ecosystem and a robust 
marketplace connecting buyers to the suppliers and businesses that meet 
their mission needs. The GAP FAC will assist GSA in this endeavor 
through expert advice on a broad range of innovative solutions to 
acquisition policy, workforce, and industry partnership challenges.
    The GAP FAC will serve as an advisory body to GSA's Administrator 
on how GSA can use its acquisition tools and authorities to target the 
highest priority Federal acquisition challenges. The GAP FAC will 
advise GSA's Administrator on emerging acquisition issues, challenges, 
and opportunities to support its role as America's buyer.
    The initial focus for the GAP FAC will be on driving regulatory, 
policy, and process changes required to embed climate and 
sustainability considerations in Federal acquisition. This includes 
examining and recommending steps GSA can take to support its workforce 
and industry partners in ensuring climate and sustainability issues are 
fully considered in the acquisition process.

Purpose of the Meeting

    The purpose of this meeting is to set the priorities and start the 
work of three GAP FAC subcommittees: Policy and Practices, Industry 
Partnerships, and Acquisition Workforce.

Meeting Agenda

 Opening Remarks
 Policy and Practices Subcommittee Priorities Discussion
 Industry Partnerships Subcommittee Priorities Discussion
 Acquisition Workforce Subcommittee Priorities Discussion
 Closing Remarks and Adjourn

Meeting Registration

    The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will be accessible 
by webcast. Registration is required for web viewing. To register, go 
to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/october-2022-gap-fac-public-meeting-tickets-433294614857 Online registration closes at 5:00 p.m. EST 
October 26, 2022. All registrants will be asked to provide their name, 
affiliation, and email address. After registration, individuals will 
receive webcast access information via email.

Public Comments

    Written public comments are being accepted throughout the life of 
the Committee. Written comments can be sent to [email protected]. For 
comments specific to this public meeting, submit the comment via email 
by October 26, 2022 with the meeting date in the subject line. Comments 
submitted after this date will still be provided to the Committee 
members, but please be advised that Committee members may not have 
adequate time to consider the comments prior to the meeting.

Special Accomodations

    For information on services for individuals with disabilities, or 
to request accommodation of a disability, please contact the Designated 
Federal Officer at least 10 business days prior to the meeting to give 
GSA as much time as possible to process the request. Closed captioning 
and live ASL interpreter services will be available.

Boris Arratia,
Designated Federal Officer, Office of Government-wide Policy, General 
Services Administration.
[FR Doc. 2022-22133 Filed 10-11-22; 8:45 am]
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