In this inaugural episode of So FAR, So Good, we set the stage for the biggest overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in its modern history. From the post-9/11 push for speed, through mid-2000s transparency drives, stimulus-era oversight, cybersecurity mandates, and pandemic-era flexibilities, we trace how the FAR has grown heavier with each wave of change — and why past reform efforts stalled. We then break down what makes the 2025 overhaul different: a top-down presidential directive, a regulatory sunset clause, the shift to agile buying guides, and real-time implementation through class deviations. Along the way, we explore why this matters for contractors, contracting officers, and counsel, and lay out a roadmap for the series ahead, which will dive into each FAR Part and theme to help listeners navigate — and capitalize on — the new procurement landscape.