In this video panel series, WashingtonExec interviews industry and public sector leaders to explore the challenges, innovations and initiatives shaping the government IT landscape. This video was originally recorded on March 5, 2026.
In this segment, recorded in GDIT’s studio, WashingtonExec’s Founder and CEO JD Kathuria sits down with Jylinda Johnson, senior vice president for the Federal Civilian Division at GDIT, and Laura Stanton, deputy commissioner for the Federal Acquisition Service at GSA, to discuss modernizing federal acquisition to create a more efficient, accessible and future-ready marketplace.
The discussion highlights efforts to unify government buying through initiatives like the OneGov strategy, streamline procurement processes, and responsibly integrate emerging technologies such as AI. Johnson and Stanton emphasize how standardization and enterprise-level purchasing are driving cost savings, accelerating technology adoption and allowing agencies to focus more resources on mission-critical priorities. They also explore the proposed FAR overhaul, underscoring its potential to simplify regulations, enhance competition and improve procurement predictability.
Tune in for a conversation on how cultural, technological and regulatory changes are reshaping federal acquisition for long-term impact.
