Trump administration takes another big step in FAR overhaul efforts
Trump administration takes another big step in FAR overhaul efforts  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Wed Aug 20 2025
Description: The Trump administration's effort to overhaul the Federal Acquisition Regulations took a big step forward last week with the update to several major sections, including parts 812, and 40. At the heart of these changes is the mandate to use best in class or preferred contract vehicles for common goods and services. For more on the Office of Federal Procurement Policies initiative to reform Federal Acquisition, Federal News Network's Executive Editor Jason Miller joins me now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.