The FAR and Beyond

On this Episode, we discuss the new Revolutionary FAR Overhaul with Mr. Adam Caudle from the Army Office of Government Counsel.

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).

On this Episode, we discuss the History of Government Contracts and the

FAR. We also talk about the new Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.

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).

On this Episode, we discuss the History of the Government Purchase Card

(GPC). We also talk about the Commercial Platforms available for use with the

GPC.

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).

On this Episode, we talk about the new Warfighting Acquisition Strategy. We discuss the five pillars and what each one of them is hoping to achieve and change.

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).

On this Episode, we talk about the Supreme Court of the United States! We take a deeper look at two cases recently argued in front of SCOTUS that concern Government Contracts.

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).

8On this Episode, we will dive into the Fiscal Year 2026 Continuing Resolution (CR). This time LTC Firing joins us to discuss how Federal Civilian Employees received backpay during the government shutdown.

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).

On this Episode, we will dive into the Fiscal Year 2026 Continuing Resolution

(CR). We will discuss the various areas of the CR and how they affect the

DOW.

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).

On this Episode, we will dive into the Buy American Act. We talk about the history of the BAA and all the changes that have happened throughout its history. We then discuss the current state of the law now.

Note: This episode was recorded before 1 Oct 2025. The new SAT is $350k and the MPT is $15k.

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).

In this episode we discuss the Government Accountability Office’s response to Section 885 of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act and new Enhanced Pleading Standard.

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).

On this Special Episode, LTC Matthew Firing joins us to talk about how

Service Members of the Armed Forces were paid during the Government

Shutdown.

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).