Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: Next Steps
New resources are a positive step in developing the intellectual and practical guidance supporting the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.
This column was originally published on Roger Waldron’s blog at The Coalition for Common Sense in Government Procurement and was republished here with permission from the author.
Importance of Formal Rulemaking Process
Last month, the FAR & Beyond blog highlighted the importance of the formal rulemaking process in cementing the regulatory streamlining accomplished during Phase I of the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO).
Robust, consistent, and transparent public rulemaking will ensure a sound, fulsome consideration of the regulatory changes.
Public Comment and Examination
Given the significant changes across the entire FAR, it is critical that the public be given sufficient opportunity to examine, analyze, and provide comment on the changes.
- Key stakeholders should have the opportunity to share their experiences operating under the RFO deviations.
Author's summary: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul continues with new resources.