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The Public Contracting Institute (PCI) provides world-class training for developing acquisition professionals, in both public and private sectors, at every level of the profession.

08/26/2026

Welcome to the RFO Monitor, where PCI keeps you up to date on the revolutionary FAR Overhaul. Today, I’m sharing a few RFO Facts from Part 26, which covers Other Socioeconomic Programs.

Did you know that according to RFO FAR 26.202-1(b)(2), Agencies must transition emergency response contracts to local firms after a major disaster or emergency is declared, unless the head of the agency determines on an individual or class basis that is not practicable. However, agencies are not required to terminate or renegotiate existing contracts to make the transition.

Did you know that according to RFO FAR 26.402-1, The government encourages agencies and their contractors to donate excess, apparently wholesome foods to nonprofit organizations helping food-insecure people in the United States.

Want to learn more about the FAR overhaul? PCI is running the FAR Overhaul Must-Know starting October 29, and FUN with the FAR 2.0 starting January 2027. We hope to see you there.

A strong federal proposal starts long before the writing begins.Learn how to evaluate opportunities, develop a winning p...
08/26/2026

A strong federal proposal starts long before the writing begins.

Learn how to evaluate opportunities, develop a winning proposal strategy, understand competitive positioning, and build a stronger capture process in PCI’s Federal Proposal Development & Capture Success Live Virtual Series, led by Adey Pierce and Aaron Raddock of BDO.

On September 3, the Public Contracting Institute kicks off the Acquisition of Federal Information Technology series! Joi...
08/25/2026

On September 3, the Public Contracting Institute kicks off the Acquisition of Federal Information Technology series! Join experts Fern Lavallee and Amit Garg for five information packed sessions on Federal IT acquisition!

🔍💻 Learn more and register today ⤵️:
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/.../the.../

08/21/2026

Welcome to the RFO Monitor, where PCI keeps you up to date on the revolutionary FAR Overhaul. Today, I’m sharing a few RFO Facts from Part 19, which covers Small Business Programs.

Did you know that according to RFO FAR 19.112(a)(2), A contracting officer’s decision to set aside or not set aside an order for small business concerns is an exercise of discretion granted to agencies and not a basis for protest. However, this does not preclude the filing of a protest of such an order if such a protest would otherwise be authorized on a separate basis recognized in accordance with 16.505(a)(10)(i).

Did you know that according to RFO FAR Part 19.302-2(a)., The contracting officer must monitor the prime contractor’s compliance with its subcontracting plan by ensuring that the contractor submits subcontracting reports in the SPR within 45 days after the report ending date.

Want to learn more about the FAR overhaul? PCI is running the FAR Overhaul Must-Know starting October 29, and FUN with the FAR 2.0 starting January 2027. We hope to see you there.

Join Mason CPE and the Public Contracting Institute for our line-up of exclusive live virtual training covering essentia...
08/20/2026

Join Mason CPE and the Public Contracting Institute for our line-up of exclusive live virtual training covering essential Government contracting topics! Join our experts this week as we tackle the following areas of .

💻 🔎 Learn more and register today! ⤵:
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/.../series/gmu/

08/19/2026

Welcome to the RFO Monitor, where PCI keeps you up to date on the revolutionary FAR Overhaul. Today, I’m sharing a few RFO Facts from Part 22, which covers Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions.

Did you know that FAR Part 22 was updated to implement E.O. 14398, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors on March 26, 2026. It added subpart 22.22, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

Did you know that the RFO Working Group issued an updated on March 16, 2026, to conform with the changes to the codified FAR as outlined in FAR Case 2025-007, Trade Agreements Thresholds, Final Rule. It updated the thresholds throughout: $15,000 to $20,000, $102,280 to $105,767, $150,000 to $200,000, and $550,000 to $700,000.

Did you know that according to FAR 22.902, Agencies must bring complaints regarding a contractor’s compliance with the policy in E.O. 11141 to that contractor’s attention (in writing, if appropriate), stating the policy, indicating that the contractor’s compliance has been questioned, and requesting that the contractor take any appropriate steps that may be necessary to comply.

Want to learn more about the FAR overhaul? PCI is running the FAR Overhaul Must-Know starting October 29, and FUN with the FAR 2.0 starting January 2027. We hope to see you there.

Join PCI for the Compliance & Organizational Conflicts of Interest Workshop on August 25, where Fred Geldon of Steptoe w...
08/19/2026

Join PCI for the Compliance & Organizational Conflicts of Interest Workshop on August 25, where Fred Geldon of Steptoe will discuss key compliance and OCI issues, including:

• Bribery and gratuities
• Kickbacks
• False claims and false statements
• Cybersecurity
• Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
• OCI fundamentals, protests, and best practices

Compliance issues can create significant risks for government contractors. Join us for this practical Live Virtual Training designed to help government contracting professionals better understand these critical compliance issues.

August 25, 2026 | 12:00–3:30 PM ET

On September 1, the Public Contracting Institute kicks off the 4-part Federal Proposal Development Capture Success Serie...
08/18/2026

On September 1, the Public Contracting Institute kicks off the 4-part Federal Proposal Development Capture Success Series! Join us as we discuss essential skills to strengthen your proposal development and federal capture efforts covering solicitation evaluations, technical and administrative writing, pricing, and key strategic factors.

💻Learn more and register today! ⤵:
https://publiccontractinginstitute.com/event/federal-proposal-development-capture-success-2/

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