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by Ben and Will
Learn the FAR and RFO through current events in federal procurement. The FAR is Lava is a federal procurement podcast focused on helping acquisition professionals understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and the latest changes shaping government contracting. Each episode uses current events, bid protests, policy changes, and GAO protests to make the FAR more practical and easier to follow. We break down what changed, why it matters, and what contracting professionals should be paying attention to.
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- 2 days ago59 min
Ep. 9: What Can we Learn from a $72 Million Evaluation Pricing Leak?
Send us Fan Mail Every episode we help train on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and the FAR through Federal Procurement News! In Episode 9 of The FAR is Lava, Ben and Will break down a remarkable GAO bid protest involving the Air Force, leaked contractor pricing, and a contract award that GAO ultimately challenged. We're also following a federal contracting fraud crackdown, new whistleblower cash rewards, and growing questions about whether the Pentagon's push toward Other ...
- 1 weeks ago53 min
Ep. 8: Government Spam Filter Sparks GAO Protest! Plus New DoW OT Guide & Army Acquisition Reform
Send us Fan Mail Can a contractor submit a quote six days early and still lose out on a government contract because of the government's spam filter? Have a question for the show? Email us: AskASI@asigovt.com Daily Procurement Newsletter — The Daily Dose: https://elink.io/p/dailydose-9ffda63 Earn CLPs Watching ASI Education Content: https://educationpro.asigovernment.com/ Learn More About ASI Government: https://asigovernment.com/ Schedule a Meeting: AskASI@asigovt.com In Episode 8...
- 2 weeks ago52 min
Ep: 7, Contract Fraud, AI Procurement Lies & RFO Protest Drama
Send us Fan Mail $350 million in Pentagon contracts, a nearly $1 billion DHS deal, and some uncomfortable questions about the revolving door between government and industry. This week on The FAR is Lava, Ben Bunting and Will Roberts break down two investigations involving senior government officials, major contract awards, and potential conflicts of interest. Daily Procurement Newsletter: https://elink.io/p/dailydose-9ffda63 Earn CLPs Watching Our Content: https://educationpro.asigovernment...
- 3 weeks ago57 min
Ep: 6, How Risky Is Firm-Fixed Price? RFO Updates, IDIQ Protests & Fraud
Send us Fan Mail How risky is firm-fixed price contracting? In Episode 6 of The FAR is Lava, we break down a recent HHS protest involving firm-fixed unit pricing, delayed payment risk, and how much performance risk the government can push onto a contractor. We also cover the latest RFO developments, including Kevin Rhodes continuing to work on the FAR overhaul after leaving OFPP, the Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act, CMMC updates, and a Federal Circuit decision on whether an IDIQ awardee ...
- Oct 8, 202657 min
EP: 5, The Army Used AI to Evaluate Proposals?! RFO Part 8 & $1.2B COVID Fraud
Send us Fan Mail AI is now showing up in federal source selections, and in this episode, we break down what happened when the Army tested an AI evaluation tool on real proposals during an active procurement. We start with the headline story, then go deeper into the TRAX International court case to look at how those AI-generated evaluations ended up in the administrative record, what the court actually found, and what the case teaches the acquisition workforce about discretion, professional ju...
- Sep 29, 202648 min
EP 2: RFO Goes to Court, FAR Part 16, 8(a) Changes & the Ms. X Protest
Send us Fan Mail The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul is going to court. In Episode 2 of The FAR is Lava, Ben Bunting and Will Roberts break down the latest federal procurement news, RFO changes, a new GAO protest, and what it all means for acquisition professionals and government contractors. Video Episodes: https://youtu.be/bP14z--7CxE Daily Procurement Newsletter: https://elink.io/p/dailydose-9ffda63 Earn CLPs watching our content: https://educationpro.asigovernment.com/ Schedule a Meeting: ...
- Sep 29, 202651 min
EP 3: RFO Part 9, DOGE’s DHS “Savings,” FBI Most Wanted & Polish Balloons
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 3 of The FAR is Lava, where we teach the FAR and RFO through current federal procurement news. Have a question you want us to answer on the podcast? Email us: AskASI@asigovt.com This week, we break down RFO Part 9 and take a look at GAO’s questions about whether DHS contract cancellations actually delivered the savings being claimed. We also cover SBA’s move away from voluntary notice-and-comment procedures, a short-term funding bill that puts DoD’s...
- Sep 29, 202657 min
EP: 4, Roasting Congressman Neguse, RFO Rulemaking, CMMC Hits Pause & Who’s on the Naughty List?
Send us Fan Mail Want your question featured on the next episode? Email us at: AskASI@asigovt.com In Episode 4 of The FAR is Lava, Ben Bunting and Will Roberts break down the federal acquisition news to teach you the FAR and RFO. This week: • We roast a congressional exchange over the $13.1 million "no-bid" contract to renovate the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. • The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul moves from its rebellious phase into formal rulemaking, with major proposed changes affecting c...
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Learn the FAR and RFO through current events in federal procurement. The FAR is Lava is a federal procurement podcast focused on helping acquisition professionals understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and the latest changes shaping government contracting. Each episode uses current events, bid protests, policy changes, and GAO protests to make the FAR more practical and easier to follow. We break down what changed, why it matters, and what contracting professionals should be paying attention to.
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