In this episode, Jeff talks with former GSA leader Chris Hamm about the current and future state of federal procurement. Drawing on his time leading GSA’s Assisted Acquisition Services, Chris shares insights on contract consolidation, the balance between innovation and risk, and why protests happen. They break down the impact of the recent executive order, shifts in government-wide contracts, and why teams often choose “safe” over smart. Chris also weighs in on the SBIR program, eBuy issues, and how to create a more effective, accountable procurement process.