The Quill & Sword | The FAR & 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 moving Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) ordering procedures

out of the FAR and into the GSAM. We detail essential shifts for acquisition

professionals, including the new required-use contract hierarchy, defense-specific deviations, and the strict three-day timeline for providing brief

explanations to unsuccessful quoters.

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Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR

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