The FAR and Beyond

About The FAR and Beyond

Hosted and produced by the Contract & Fiscal Law Department at The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS). This podcast will take you on an illuminating journey through the intricate world of federal acquisition and procurement laws that fuel the Department of Defense and the American warfighter. We will bring you expert insights, in-depth interviews and engaging discussions to help you understand and excel in the realm of government contract and fiscal law.

Publisher

The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jul 2024

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

56 of 61 episodes have a transcript.

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   21 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The FAR and Beyond | Episode 58: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 18: Emergency Services Redefined

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name], an expert, discussing the revolutionary overhaul of FAR Part 18, redefining emergency services and streamlining acquisition processes.

2. 

   14 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The FAR and Beyond | Episode 57: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 17: Overhauling Special Contract Methods

   Host Michael Johnson interviews FAR expert Sarah Lee about the revolutionary overhaul of FAR Part 17, focusing on special contract methods and judgment-based procurement.

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   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The FAR and Beyond | Episode 56: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 16: The New Contract Types

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Credential] about the revolutionary FAR Part 16 overhaul, revealing new contract types and acquisition flexibilities for government procurement.

Inside a recent episode

The FAR and Beyond | Episode 58: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 18: Emergency Services Redefined

Published 21 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So, Ellie, before we jump into what moved or disappeared, give us the high-level overview. How does the RFO FarPod 18 generally function now? Great starting point. At its core, FAR Part 18 identifies the acquisition flexibilities available for emergency acquisitions and organizes them into clear two-tier framework. Okay, so we got two tiers. How are they divided now? The first tier covers generally available flexibilities. These are tools built directly into the FAR that contracting officers can leverage immediately for urgent needs without needing a formal emergency declaration or contingency operation designation. […]

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