Gruenbaum leaving as GSA FAS commissioner
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Key Points:
- Josh Gruenbaum, commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) at the General Services Administration (GSA) since January 2025, is leaving his position, with no details provided about his next role.
- Laura Stanton, FAS Deputy Commissioner with nearly 29 years at GSA, has been named acting commissioner and will serve until a permanent replacement is hired.
- Gruenbaum, who joined GSA without prior government experience, focused on scrutinizing federal contractors and pushing for outcome-based contracting, including controversial efforts to limit reseller markups.
- His initiatives contributed to the establishment of the OneGov strategy, which standardizes contracts and has reportedly saved federal agencies over $1.1 billion through consolidation and pricing reforms.
- Industry and federal community members praised Stanton’s appointment, while sources speculate Gruenbaum may transition to a foreign affairs role, possibly within the White House.
