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The FAR is Lava
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…
Episodes
- The FAR is Lava
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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EP 1: RFO Part 19, AbilityOne, AI Fraud & the Wilson 5 Protest
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 1 of The FAR is Lava, where we teach the FAR and RFO through current procurement news. In this episode, Ben Bunting and…