[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 16, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57896-57897]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-15596]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

[Notice-MRB-2024-04; Docket No. 2024-0002; Sequence No. 32]


Notice of a Federal Advisory Committee Call for Nominations

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

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The GSA Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee 
(hereinafter ``the Committee'' or ``the GAP FAC''), a discretionary 
advisory committee, is announcing a call for membership nominations.

DATES: GSA will consider nominations that are submitted via email by 
August 15, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Stephanie Hardison or David 
Cochennic by email to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephanie Hardison, Designated Federal 
Officer, OGP, 202-258-6823, or David Cochennic, OGP, 904-403-0829, or 
email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice announces a call for membership 
nominations to the GAP FAC.
    On July 3, 2024, GSA renewed the GAP FAC which it had established 
on July 6, 2022. The renewed GAP FAC shall be composed of no less than 
ten (10) and no more than thirty (30) Federal and non-Federal members, 
with expertise in acquisition and emerging technology. We are seeking 
the following skill sets to support our new focus area: Artificial 
Intelligence and Data Learning, Programming and Software Development, 
Data Science and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing and Infrastructure, 
Big Data and Analytics, and Cybersecurity. GSA continues to be 
interested in perspectives of small business, science, manufacturing, 
engineering, academia, technology, law, State and local governments, 
independent associations or councils, and other appropriate industry 
sectors along with perspectives across the US Government. GSA values 
opportunities to increase participation in its federal advisory 
committees.

Advisory Committee

    The GAP FAC will operate in accordance with the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended(5 U.S.C. 1001-1013). 
The GAP FAC will be solely advisory in nature. Consistent with FACA and 
its requirements, each meeting of the GAP FAC will be open to the 
public unless otherwise notified in accordance with the Government in 
the Sunshine Act. A notice of each meeting will be published in the 
Federal Register at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the meeting. 
Records will be maintained for each meeting and made available for 
public inspection. All activities of the GAP FAC will be conducted in 
an open, transparent, and accessible manner.
    Members will be designated as Regular Government Employees (RGEs), 
Special Government Employees (SGEs), or Representative members as 
appropriate. GSA's Office of General Counsel will assist the Designated 
Federal Officers (DFO) to determine the advisory committee member 
designations.
    In general, SGEs are experts in their field who provide Federal 
advisory committees with their own best independent judgment based on 
their individual expertise.
    Representatives are members selected to represent a specific point 
of view held by a particular group, organization, or association. 
Members who are full-time or permanent part-time Federal civilian 
officers or employees shall be appointed to serve as Regular Government 
Employee (RGE) members. In accordance with OMB Final Guidance published 
in the Federal Register on October 5, 2011, and revised on August 13, 
2014, federally registered lobbyists may not serve on the Committee in 
an individual capacity to provide their own individual best judgment 
and expertise, such as SGEs and RGEs members. This ban does not apply 
to lobbyists appointed to provide the Committee with the views of a 
particular group, organization, or association, such as a 
representative member.

Committee Focus

    The focus areas outlined are intended to serve as general 
guidelines. These topics will be developed into more detailed and 
actionable priorities.
     Identifying regulatory and policy changes to enable use of 
generative AI in federal acquisition.
     Identifying methods that enable GSA acquisition policy to 
strengthen the role of emerging disruptive technologies in the 
acquisition process.
     Prioritizing cybersecurity and accessibility 
considerations, to ensure a secure and equitable environment.
     Using emerging technology and data to streamline and 
optimize acquisition processes; without sacrificing quality or 
oversight.
     Identifying guardrails to safeguard the acquisition of 
disruptive technology--to ensure clarity on requirements and business 
value.

Member Nominations

    In the selection of members for the advisory committee, GSA will 
follow the process in GSA Order ADM 5420.40E, GSA Federal Advisory 
Committee Management Program, and consider a cross-section of those 
directly affected, interested, and qualified, as appropriate to the 
nature and functions of the advisory committee. Membership will depend 
upon several factors, including: (i) The advisory committee's mission; 
(ii) The geographic, ethnic, social, economic, or scientific impact of

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the advisory committee's recommendations; (iii) The types of specific 
perspectives required, for example, such as those of consumers, 
technical experts, the public at-large, academia, business, or other 
sectors; (iv) The need to obtain divergent points of view on the issues 
before the advisory committee; and (v) The relevance of State, local, 
or tribal governments to the development of the advisory committee's 
recommendations.

Member Selection Criteria

    The following selection criteria will be used to evaluate nominees.

Committee Members

    a. Educational background (e.g., degree in business, Information 
Technology, law, public policy, or engineering);
    b. Professional experiences and accomplishments (e.g., projects, 
nature of work, or publications);
    c. Current employment and membership in associations or other 
activities (e.g., manufacturers, academia, and civil society 
organizations); and
    d. Subject matter expertise in the key issue the GAP FAC is 
examining for the current period.
    e. Willingness to commit time to the Committee and demonstrated 
ability to work constructively and effectively on committees;
    Members will serve one (1) to three (3) year terms.

Miscellaneous

    The GAP FAC will meet approximately four times per year. Such 
meetings will be open to the public unless an appropriate authority 
determines, in accordance with the FACA, that a meeting shall be closed 
or partially closed. The Committee will meet virtually with the 
potential exception of one in person meeting per year.
    Committee members (including the Committee Chair) will not be 
compensated for their services but will be allowed travel expenses, 
including per diem, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5703. Regardless of the 
type of committee membership appointment, any travel expenses shall be 
paid at rates equivalent to that allowable to Federal employees.

Nomination Submissions

    Any interested person and/or organization may nominate qualified 
individuals for membership. Individuals are also encouraged to self-
nominate. The following items must be submitted in a nomination 
package:
    (1) A letter of nomination stating the nominee's name and 
organizational affiliation(s), nominee's field of expertise, specific 
qualifications to serve on the Committee, and a brief statement of 
interest;
    (2) A professional resume or curriculum vitae (CV); and
    (3) A short biography (no more than two paragraphs) describing the 
nominee's professional and educational qualifications, including a list 
of relevant activities and any current or previous service on advisory 
committees.
    The letter of nomination, resume or CV, and a short biography 
should include the candidate's full name, address of the current 
organization, position title, email address, and daytime telephone 
number(s) of the nominee and nominator.
    In preparing the letter of nomination, please describe how the 
nominee's background, knowledge, and experience will bring value to the 
work of the Committee and how these qualifications would contribute to 
the overall diversity of the Committee. Also, describe any previous 
involvement with GSA through employment, grant funding, and/or 
contracting sources, if applicable.
    Nominations are due by August 15, 2024 and must be submitted via 
email to: [email protected].

Jeffrey A. Koses,
Senior Procurement Executive and Acting Chief Acquisition Officer, 
Office of Government-wide Policy, General Services Administration.
[FR Doc. 2024-15596 Filed 7-15-24; 8:45 am]
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