In this episode, Kevin is joined by Shelley Hall to break down one of the most important changes to federal acquisition in years: the overhaul of FAR Part 8, Required Sources of Supplies and Services. FAR Part 8 sets the rules for how agencies buy what they need and which sources must be used first. Those rules have changed in meaningful ways. Together they will explain what the overhaul really means and why it matters for everyday contracting work.
This episode goes beyond policy headlines and focuses on what contracting officers and contractors will see at the contract level. Using the WATS E framework, the discussion walks through what changed, what stayed the same, and how the updates affect buying decisions. The conversation also looks at the growing role of GSA and what it means for speed, documentation, and flexibility. If you want a clear, practical view of how FAR Part 8 works today—and how to operate in the current “messy middle”—this episode is for you.