Polly Hall is recognized for her executive and operational leadership in federal procurement and acquisition innovation. As a digital acquisition certified contracting professional with specialized expertise in AI acquisition, she brings extensive experience in both FAR-based and non-FAR based acquisitions, including Other Transaction Authority and Commercial Solutions Opening authority-based awards. Polly led the Department of Homeland Security’s Procurement Innovation Lab (PIL) during its formative years, demonstrating her ability to build transformative acquisition capabilities from the ground up.
Polly is currently detailed to the General Services Administration where she is serving as the Executive Lead for the Practitioner Workstream that supports the implementation of the Executive Order on Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement, or the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. Polly is known for advancing government-wide priority initiatives and leading change, where her vision and influence have resulted in stronger, more agile procurement practices. She is widely regarded for pioneering new acquisition approaches, fostering a culture of innovation, and empowering acquisition professionals.
Polly is Co-President of the Federal Innovation Council, where she collaborates with thought leaders to drive improved results in federal service delivery. In addition to her government work, Polly shares her knowledge and passion for procurement as a faculty associate in supply chain management at Arizona State University.