Kevin and Paul continue their review of the FAR overhaul with Part 2 of their discussion of FAR Part 19. The focus of this episode is small business set asides. FAR 19 plays a major role in government acquisition and affects thousands of contracts each year. Decisions about set asides are not minor steps in the process. They guide the overall acquisition strategy and shape many of the choices that follow.
This episode is intended to help listeners understand what has changed in the FAR 19 rewrite and what remains the same. Kevin and Paul explain the updates in clear terms and show how small wording changes can have real effects in practice. For contracting officers and contractors who feel overwhelmed by the transition from the current FAR to the overhauled version, this episode offers practical clarity. The goal is to help listeners stay compliant, work more efficiently, and avoid unnecessary complexity in their day to day work.