Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: 1-Day Crash Course

Overview

The FAR overhaul is here — and federal professionals can’t afford to be caught off guard. Phoenix Canyon’s 1-Day Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: Rapid Readiness course is a fast-paced, high-impact introduction that gives you immediate awareness of the changes and their real-world consequences.

In just one day, you’ll cut through the noise and focus on what matters most: the new RFO FAR, the FAR Companion Guide, practioners albums, and agency deviations that determine how the overhaul will be applied in practice. You’ll work through streamlined, scenario-driven exercises that show exactly how these shifts will impact planning, award, and contract administration decisions.

This Rapid Readiness format is ideal for leaders, managers, and busy acquisition staff who need a clear understanding of the overhaul without committing multiple days. It’s the fastest way to get your team aligned, informed, and ready to operate under the new rules.

By the end of this 1-Day Rapid Readiness course, you will be able to:

• Recognize the scope and impact of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.

• Identify key provisions and agency deviations that immediately affect your role.

• Explain overhaul changes to peers and leadership with clarity and confidence.

• Spot compliance risks early to avoid costly mistakes.

• Take immediate, informed action while preparing for deeper training if needed.

Important Note

Phoenix Canyon offers the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul training series in three formats to fit different needs:

• 1-Day Rapid Readiness – A concentrated introduction to the RFO FAR, ideal for those who need a fast-paced overview of the changes and their impact.

• 3-Day Accelerator – A balanced option that goes deeper than a quick overview, offering practical application without the full 4-day commitment.

• 4-Day Mastery – The most in-depth version, featuring extended problem-solving, advanced case studies, and a full capstone exercise.

All versions integrate the FAR Companion Guide, Practitioner Albums, and agency deviations to ensure participants leave fully prepared to navigate the FAR overhaul with clarity and confidence.

Syllabus

• Module 1 – Setting the Stage

  • Why the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) is happening

  • Key differences from the legacy FAR framework

  • How the overhaul affects planning, award, and administration

• Module 2 – The New Framework at a Glance

  • Overview of RFO structure and Companion Guide

  • Introduction to Practitioner Albums

  • Agency deviations and how to know if they apply

• Module 3 – Impact on the Acquisition Lifecycle

  • Planning: new requirements, flexibilities, and pitfalls

  • Award: shifts in evaluation, competition, and protest risk

  • Administration: compliance hot spots under RFO FAR

• Module 4 – Applied Scenarios (Rapid Fire)

  • Short, scenario-based exercises using the Companion Guide & RFO text

  • Group drills: Spot the change, identify the risk, find the deviation

  • “What would you do?” discussions — translating overhaul rules into immediate practice

• Capstone / Wrap-Up

  • Interactive Q&A

  • Rapid Readiness Action Plan:

    • What’s changed, what’s critical, what to do next

  • Resource packet: Companion Guide excerpts, quick-reference tables, agency deviation tracker template

Award-Winning Faculty

At Phoenix Canyon, you’ll learn from award-winning instructors with decades of government and military experience. Our team includes U.S. Armed Forces veterans, professionals trained in top law and MBA programs, and former Contract Specialists, CORs, and program leaders who have served across both DoD and civilian agencies. That’s why Phoenix Canyon’s instructors are so highly regarded — we bring the skills, education, and experience that turn complex subjects and policy into training that’s clear, dynamic, and immediately usable on the job.

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Available Dates
Dates for this course will be announced soon.

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Course Snapshot

• Phoenix Canyon Format: Crash Course Series

• Level: Introductory to Intermediate

• Credits: 8 CLP | 6 CPE

• Duration: ⏱ 1 day

• Tuition: $695

• Delivery: Virtual

• Catalog ID: #3001

Who Should Attend:

This course is designed for acquisition professionals and federal employees who need to quickly understand and apply the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul, including:

• Contract Specialists and Contracting Officers (1102 series)

• Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs)

• Program and Project Managers (1101, 343, 0340, etc.)

• Legal Advisors and Acquisition Attorneys

• Financial and Budget Analysts involved in acquisition funding decisions

• Auditors and Inspectors General staff

• Policy and compliance professionals responsible for acquisition oversight

Student Reviews

“Your examples, delivery and real-world connections made the topic not only easy to follow but I genuinely enjoyable to learn. I’m not sure how exactly you did it! But please send other classes you teach."

—Salvador M. excerpt from student email