The FAR and Beyond | Episode 58: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 18: Emergency Services Redefined

In this episode, we analyze how the overhaul of FAR Part 18, emergency acquisitions by condensing FAR Part 18 and relocating general acquisition flexibilities to a centralized reference at acquisition.gov. Listeners will learn how the updated RFO framework eliminates redundant non-statutory language while retaining critical higher spending thresholds, local contracting preferences, and key statutory emergency authorities. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.