The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) represents the most significant shift in federal procurement since the 1984 Competition in Contracting Act. As the Department of Defense and the Air Force transition from a prescriptive regulation to a principles-based framework, staying current is no longer optional—it’s a requirement for mission success.
This category provides a side-by-side analysis of every FAR Part versus its RFO successor. We break down what has been moved to the Strategic Acquisition Guidance (SAG), what remains statutory, and how your authority as a Contracting Officer has expanded under the new “Business Sense” mandate.
Key Transition Documents:
FAR Part 4 vs. RFO Part 4: Administrative Matters in the Lifecycle Era In the legacy system, FAR Part 4 (Administrative and Information Matters) was often criticized for being a “junk drawer” of regulations. The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) has solved this by ditching the old subpart system in favor of a Phase-Aligned Structure. If … Read more
FAR Part 3 vs. RFO Part 3: From Compliance to Integrity In the legacy FAR, Part 3 (Improper Business Practices and Personal Conflicts of Interest) was a disjointed collection of rules regarding kickbacks, whistles, and “revolving door” restrictions. The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) has consolidated these into a centralized Ethics and Procurement Integrity (EPI) framework. … Read more
FAR Part 2 vs. RFO Part 2: Trimming the Fat If FAR Part 1 is the soul of the regulation, FAR Part 2 was the dictionary. However, over the years, Part 2 became a dumping ground for terms that didn’t need a regulatory definition. In the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), Part 2 has been gutted … Read more
FAR Part 1 vs. RFO Part 1: The Death of the “Prescriptive” Era In the legacy system, FAR Part 1 established the “Federal Acquisition Regulations System.” Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), Part 1 has been re-engineered. It is no longer just a roadmap; it is the legal shield for Contracting Officers to exercise Professional … Read more