The FAR and Beyond

The FAR and Beyond | Episode 53: FAR Part 8 Deep Dive: Mastering the Mandatory Source Ladder and GSAM Procedures

In this episode, we break down the mandatory priority ladder for federal procurement, guiding contracting professionals through the essential "rules of the road" for sour

The FAR and Beyond | Episode 52: Redefining "Small": Unpacking the SBA's Proposed Size Standards Overhaul

In this episode, we unpack two proposed rules from the Small Business Administration (SBA) that could qualify companies with up to half a billion dollars in annual revenu

The FAR and Beyond | Episode 51: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 8: Mandatory Sources & New GSAM Rules

In this episode, we dive into the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) to explain how FAR Part 8 has been completely restructured, consolidating three FAR parts into one and

The FAR and Beyond | Episode 50: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 7: Planning for Agility

In this episode, we examine the transition from prescriptive checklists to a dynamic acquisition planning process that moves procedural "how-tos" into the non-regulatory

The FAR and Beyond | Episode 49: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 14: The Evolution of Sealed Bidding

In this episode, we explore the historical roots of sealed bidding and its modern transformation under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), which reorganizes FAR Part 14

The FAR and Beyond | Episode 48: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 19: Small Business, Streamlined

In this episode, we explore the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) of Part 19, which reorganizes small business regulations into acquisition life cycle stages while moving

The FAR and Beyond | Beyond Episode 47: The Foundation of Advice: Mastering Contract Research in an Evolving Landscape

In this episode, we discuss navigating the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) using updated tools on acquisition.gov, including practitioner albums for change summaries a

The FAR and Beyond | Beyond Episode 46: Small Business, Big Impact: Navigating the SBA’s History and Federal Contracting

In this episode, we explores the 75-year history of the Small Business Administration, tracing its origins from World War II defense advocacy to its modern role in managi

The FAR and Beyond | Beyond Episode 45: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 12: Simplifying Simplified Acquisitions

In this episode, we analyze the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul FAR Part 12, which streamlines commercial acquisitions by reorganizing the part into lifecycle-based subparts a

The FAR and Beyond | Beyond Episode 44: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 10 & 11: Research and Planning

In this episode, we examine how the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) replaces rigid market research checklists with professional judgment and modular acquisition strategi

The FAR and Beyond | Beyond Episode 43: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: DFARS 227: Intellectual Property in the DoW

In this episode, we analyze the comprehensive restructuring of DFARS Part 227, which organizes intellectual property into commercial and non-commercial "hemispheres" and

The FAR and Beyond | Beyond Episode 42: Warfighting Acquisition Strategy: The Rise of the Portfolio Acquisition Executives

In this episode, discuss the Department of War's transition from traditional, siloed acquisition systems to an agile, portfolio-centric model designed to keep pace with m

The FAR and Beyond | Beyond Episode 41: FY2026 NDAA Rundown

In this episode, we dissect the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, focusing on how the Speed and Forge Acts are driving a massive legislative pivot towa

The FAR and Beyond | Beyond Episode 40: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 33: Protests

In this episode, we analyze the chronological restructuring of FAR Part 33 and the new addition of a "designated purpose" for the bid protest system intended to deter imp

The FAR and Beyond | Beyond Episode 39: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 15: Negotiations, not Discussions

In this episode, we explore the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) of FAR Part 15, highlighting the transition from traditional discussions to a more robust negotiation fra

The FAR and Beyond | Beyond Episode 38: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 49: Terminations

In this episode, we discuss the streamlining of FAR Part 49 under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), which reduced the administrative "fluff" while keeping all existin

The FAR and Beyond | Beyond Episode 37: The Limits of Authority: Unpacking the 40-Year Saga of Pratt & Whitney

In this episode, we sit down with Mr. Adam Caudle and Miss Dana Chase to dissect the 39-year litigation in Secretary of Defense v. Pratt & Whitney. We analyze the Federal

The FAR and Beyond | Beyond Episode 36: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 5: Tables over Text

In this episode, we discuss the streamlining of FAR Part 5 under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), which reorganizes the section into a chronological life cycle appro

The FAR and Beyond | Beyond Episode 35: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: Great Discretion, Great Documentation: Navigating the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (Phase 2)

In this episode, Mr. Adam Caudle from Army OGC joins us to discuss the transition into Phase 2 of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), emphasizing the new chronological

The FAR and Beyond | Beyond Episode 34: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Parts 1-4, Mission First Philosophy

In this episode, we break down the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), focusing on the new "mission first" philosophy and the streamlining of Parts 1 through 4 to reduce ad