In this episode, Kevin and Paul continue our clear, step‑by‑step look at the FAR Part 19 overhaul. We focus on one of the most important choices a Contracting Officer makes: deciding when and how to set work aside for small businesses. This choice is more than a rule to follow. It directly affects who competes, how companies team, and how they price their offers. Those effects shape both the market and mission results.
Today’s discussion centers on the Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program, as it moves from FAR 19.14 to the updated FARO 19.106. We look beyond summaries and talk about what truly changed, what was removed, and why it matters. Using the WATS‑E framework we focus on real‑world impact, not just regulations. Whether your government or a contractor in GovCon, this episode helps you understand how these changes affect decisions, outcomes, and the broader GovCon landscape.