Off the Shelf: The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul – November 2025

Ken Dodds, executive vice president, and general counsel at the Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement, joins Off the Shelf for a wide-ranging discussion of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO).

Dodds shares his analysis and insights on how the RFO will shape the federal procurement market, and gives his thoughts on the rewrites of key FAR Parts, including Parts 8, 12, and 19.

He also looks to the formal rule-making process that will kick off in FY26, highlighting the importance of strong public engagement.

Finally, Dodds discusses small business opportunities in the federal procurement market.

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