Category Management and the Acquisition Gateway

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2 Category Management and the Acquisition Gateway Breakout Session #: A17 Andrea Azarcon Heller, Acting Director of Stakeholder Management Division, Office of Strategy Management Date: Monday, June 25 Time: 11:15am 12:30pm

3 We want to be the government acquisition workspace.

4 F R A G M E N T E D

5 It s time to act as for smarter acquisition.

6 Curated Expertise Contracting for me is about learning a new industry every few hours. That s market research FOR REAL! Contracting Officer, VA

7 Solution Comparisons My greatest asset is knowledge of the contract vehicles in my category. Program Manager, CDC

8 Data Transparency I like the invoice data. I can see pricing details about the solutions I use most often. Program Manager, CDC

9 Connect and Contribute

10 Landing Page

11 Project Center

12 Project Center

13 Project Center

14 Solutions Finder

15 Solutions Finder

16 Solutions Finder

17 Statement of Work Library

18 Statement of Work Library

19 Sample Statement of Work

20 Hallway

21 Hallway

22 Curated Article

23 Coming Soon Research and implement first phase of tagging to offer the start of a Gateway search capability (similar to Netflix content tagging) Connecting users through expanded user profiles and the ability other users Updates to the homepage to make finding resources / information easier Increased team collaboration through shareable team projects in Project Center 22

24 Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Camp Acquisition Gateway Starting on July 20, GSA FAS is hosting Camp Acquisition Gateway to increase awareness of the resources on the Acquisition Gateway! The Acquisition Gateway is a tool that enables good Category Management, a spending approach that is being implemented and has saved the Federal Government $2 Billion so far. What? Take part in webinars and demos on the Acquisition Gateway from July 20 August 2. July 20 August 2, 2016 Who? Why? All Federal Employees from Contracting Officers to Program Managers find the Acquisition Gateway resources that support you. You will see first-hand how to use the resources (e.g., CALC Tool, Prices Paid Portal, Project Center, Category Hallways) that are available at your fingertips and all in one place! Camp Acquisition Gateway Games will benefit you by: Offering one CLP per demo! Demonstrating how to use the tools and resources built for you Explaining how government-wide solutions tie to the Hallways Giving you another chance to participate if you missed the Summer Acquisition Gateway Games

25 Wednesday, July 20 Orientation Day (Demo) Time: 2-3pm EDT Register here Wednesday, July 27th Calc tool and Prices Paid Portal Activity Hour Time: 1-2pm EDT Register here Thursday, July 21 Nature Hike Through the Gateway Time: 1-2 pm EDT Register here Thursday, July 28 th Project Center Activity Hour Time: 1-2pm EDT Register here July 20-August 2 Federal Government-Wide Events Friday, July 22 Free Time/ Explore Friday, July 29 th Free Time/ Explore Monday, July 25th IT Activity Hour Time: 1-2pm EDT Register here Monday, August 1 Human Capital Activity Hour Time: 1-2pm EDT Register here Tuesday, July 26th Professional Services Activity Hour Time: 1-2pm EDT Register here Tuesday, August 2 End of Camp Acquisition Management Webinar Time: 1-2pm EDT Register here The Gateway Team is here to help! If you have questions about these events or the Acquisition Gateway, please contact us at gateway_communications@gsa.gov

26 Gateway Ambassadors Network The Acquisition Gateway Ambassador Network is a Change Agent Network developed to expedite the government s transition to category management. Change agents will support transformation at their agencies. Value: Gateway Ambassadors build and sustain the momentum of change efforts by disseminating messaging, providing feedback on change activities, and reducing stakeholder fears and resistance to the change. Time Commitment: One single hour-long meeting per month 2-4 hours of direct assistance with communication development and delivery, research, and feedback collection. Gateway Ambassadors Primary Functions Disseminating messages through local communication channels Sharing feedback with FAS to enhance and improve both category management change management efforts and Acquisition Gateway adoption efforts Addressing the concerns of their local workforce Ideal Gateway Ambassador Characteristics Respected and admired among peers Relatable and regarded as confidants Willing to donate time and resources to the category management initiative Typically middle-management and below, as this fosters trust from the workforce Representatives from across the organization

27 Contact Information Andrea Azarcon Heller, Director of Stakeholder Management Division, Office of Strategy Management 26