through real-world applications of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) , share insights from recent field conversations, and support peer- to-peer Q&A on emerging acquisi- tion challenges. • FAI/OFPP Office Hours for Supervi - sors/Managers Meeting Registration— via Zoom . • GSA/FAI RFO WS 101—Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) High Intensity Immersive Training (HIIT) Foundations . These one- day Virtual Instructor-led Training sessions cover the intent of the RFO, guiding principles, acquisi- tion planning, and commercial buying. • GSA/FAI Navigating the FAR Framework online training. This can be ac- cessed to learn the RFO vision, the FAR Framework, and resources available to understand the RFO changes. • The FAR Forward Alliance commu- nity in WarU Cornerstone On-De- mand (CSOD) at Realize Your Potential: Learn. Perform. Succeed. This com- munity connects the acquisition workforce from across the federal government. You must be logged into our virtual campus (CSOD) to access it. • RFO Playlists in CSOD include the following: ◦ The RFO Practitioner Albums Playl- ist includes the change sum- maries, lineouts, accelerat- ors, and more, which are also found on the RFO Acquisition. gov website. ◦ The RFO Training Materials playlist includes official source docu- ments such as the White House
Executive Order: “Restoring Common Sense to Federal Pro- curement,” Office of Manage- ment and Budget Guidance on Overhauling the Federal Acqui- sition Regulations System, and recordings of the FAR Forward Office Hours, among other ma - terial. WarU is updating our learning materials to match phased FAR and DFARS deviations, ensuring curricu- lum and assessments reflect the latest requirements. By synchronizing cur- riculum and assessment updates with phased deviation releases, WarU en- sures that both new entrants and ex- perienced professionals are trained— and tested—against the most current regulatory framework. Curriculum, Learning Assets, and Certification These updates extend to the De- fense Acquisition Workforce Improve- ment Act Contracting Professional Certification program. As discussed in the WarU blog, “How the RFO Will Affect the Contracting (CON) Professional Certifica- tion Program,” training materials and certification examinations are being evaluated and revised to reflect the principles-based approach embed- ded in the RFO. RFO comparison tool. To translate reform into practical understanding, WarU developed the RFO Comparison Tool—providing concise summaries of key changes introduced by the RFO across all FAR parts for the acquisition workforce. Each FAR part includes a standardized high-level overview, subpart crosswalk, side-by-side com-
parison tables, companion resource insights, and FAQs. The tool’s design features listed below reflect how practitioners work: • Each FAR and DFARS part/section is organized in an intuitive accor- dion-type format, with its own tab. • Standardized overviews highlight the most important updates—such as clearer language, greater con- tract flexibility, streamlined proce - dures, and enhanced approaches to vendor competition. • Current and revised regulations are displayed in side-by-side comparisons. • Subpart crosswalks maintain con- tinuity with the prior FAR structure. • Companion resource insights are drawn from related guidance. • FAQs address and answer common practitioner concerns. This consistent, accessible format helps acquisition professionals find the information they need quickly and in a way that supports decision-mak- ing rather than regulatory parsing. For DFARS deviations, the RFO Comparison Tool provides similarly structured summaries that include high-level overview, detailed com- parison tables, and DFARS PGI (Pro- cedures, Guidance, and Information) comparisons linking regulatory and procedural guidance, impact state- ments, and FAQs. While DFARS analyses do not in- clude Practitioner Albums or FAR Companion summaries, the inclu- sion of the PGI comparison ensures that regulatory changes are viewed alongside the procedural context practitioners must consider. The platform also integrates a cu- rated CONNECT Live! RFO playlist, links to official resources, and the RFO Quick Review Challenge —featuring more than 60 targeted questions de- signed to reinforce understanding of the most significant regulatory shifts. The Challenge is a focused, part-by- part overview designed to help users quickly grasp the most significant shifts brought about by the RFO. While not intended as a comprehen-
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