Introduction: The Return to a Unified Acquisition Strategy
Federal procurement has consistently played a vital role in enhancing public service delivery. While there are opportunities for improvement, agencies have developed a variety of procurement vehicles for everyday goods and services that showcase their commitment to efficiency. By addressing redundancies and pricing inconsistencies, we can further streamline processes and optimize the federal contracting footprint, ultimately leading to better outcomes for all stakeholders.
In March 2025, Executive Order 14240 outlined a significant shift. With this mandate, the administration has announced efforts to eliminate waste, streamline procurement operations, and return the General Services Administration (GSA) to its historic role as the federal government’s central purchasing authority. The Executive Order directs agencies to consolidate the acquisition of everyday goods and services under GSA management, where legally permissible. It empowers GSA to act as the executive agent for all government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) related to information technology.
For acquisition professionals across government, this is more than a policy shift—it is a redefinition of the procurement landscape and a call to action.
Perspective: Consolidation as a Strategic Enabler
At its core, Executive Order 14240 is not merely about centralization for its own sake. It aims to restore the federal buying process’s efficiency, accountability, and coherence. We believe that procurement professionals—contracting officers, category managers, and program leaders—play a critical role in translating this vision into practical outcomes.
First, consolidation serves as a tool for scale and standardization. With over $490 billion spent annually on common goods and services, the opportunity to aggregate demand, standardize offerings, and reduce unit costs is unparalleled. Consolidated buying through pre-competed vehicles can shorten lead times, eliminate duplicative contracts, and enable agencies to dedicate their acquisition workforce to mission-specific procurements rather than routine commodities.
Second, consolidation decreases the government’s vulnerability to waste, fraud, and abuse. By routing transactions through trusted and vetted GSA vehicles, we mitigate the risks associated with fragmented contracting practices. Centralized oversight, real-time procurement data, and standardized terms and conditions offer the government improved visibility and control throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Third, this shift demands more than structural changes—it necessitates a cultural transformation. Procurement teams must transition from a “contract-by-contract” mindset to a portfolio and category-driven approach. Acquisition professionals will evolve into strategic advisors who align agency needs with existing solutions, rather than custom-building every procurement from scratch.
Finally, we recognize the importance of maintaining mission agility. While consolidation is the goal, implementation must stay flexible. GSA must ensure its solutions meet its agency partners’ diverse and evolving needs. This includes building responsive contracts, maintaining excellent customer service, and investing in onboarding support for a smoother transition.
A Call to Action
Executive Order 14240 paves the way for one of the most significant procurement transformations in decades. For federal acquisition professionals, it’s a call to leadership. As stewards of taxpayer dollars, they are uniquely positioned to implement this vision—to minimize waste, enhance oversight, and guarantee that every dollar spent achieves maximum mission value.
The path forward is clear: consolidate where it makes sense, streamline wherever possible, and standardize to drive results. However, success will depend on leadership at every level of the acquisition workforce. From the contracting desk to the corner office, it’s time to realign, retool, and recommit to smarter government purchasing.
How Can TechSur Help?
TechSur Solutions is uniquely positioned to drive the execution of Executive Order 14240 by delivering modern procurement platforms, facilitating seamless agency onboarding, and utilizing AI-driven analytics to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse. With a proven track record in supporting system consolidation and modernization efforts at DHA, GSA, DoD, and US Courts, TechSur empowers agencies to consolidate procurement efficiently, reduce duplication, strengthen oversight, and provide measurable taxpayer value.