Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO): FAR Basics Course
IDACQI7000

Module 1: Why the FAR Was Overhauled: Strategic Context & Intent

• Describe the original purpose and statutory foundation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
• Explain the strategic rationale and driving forces behind the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.
• Identify the governance roles of OFPP and the FAR Council in leading the reform.

Module 2: What Changed: Anatomy of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul

• Identify major categories of requirements removed or streamlined under RFO.
• Describe how the FAR has been restructured, reorganized, and rewritten in plain language.
• Recognize the practical implications of RFO changes for agencies and contractors.

Module 3: Navigating and Operating in the Modernized FAR

• Describe the modernized FAR structure and how key content has been centralized.
• Identify changes to FAR Part 8 and procedures affecting day-to-day acquisition activities.
• Apply practical navigation strategies for working effectively in the streamlined regulatory framework.

Module 4: Strategic Acquisition Guidance (SAG): Applying Judgment Beyond the FAR

• Explain the purpose and role of Strategic Acquisition Guidance (SAG) in the modernized framework.
• Differentiate between regulatory requirements and non-regulatory SAG tools.
• Identify key SAG components — including the FAR Companion Guide, Practitioner's Albums, and Category Guide — and how to apply them.

Module 5: Category Management & Government-Wide Contracting

• Describe OFPP direction on category management and enterprise buying strategies.
• Differentiate between best-in-class and preferred government-wide contract vehicles.
• Understand mandatory-use expectations and the conditions under which exceptions apply.

Module 6: Operational Impact, Small Business, and What's Next

• Identify the operational impacts of RFO on acquisition planning and execution.
• Describe how RFO expands market access for small businesses and innovative vendors.
• Anticipate upcoming RFO focus areas — including emerging technologies, pricing transparency, and agency accountability — and their implications for practitioners.