Learn the FAR and RFO through current events in federal procurement. The FAR is Lava is a federal procurement podcast focused on helping acquisition professionals understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and the latest changes shaping government contracting. Each episode uses current events, bid protests, policy changes, and GAO protests to make the FAR more practical and easier to follow. We break down what changed, why it matters, and what contracting professionals should be paying attention to. If you work in federal acquisition or GovCon and want a faster way to keep up with the FAR, RFO, and procurement news, The FAR is Lava is built for you.
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Signup to Generate a PitchLearn the FAR and RFO through current events in federal procurement. The FAR is Lava is a federal procurement podcast focused on helping acquisition professionals understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and the latest changes shaping government contracting.
The FAR is Lava is hosted by Ben and Will. The show has published 7 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep. 8: Government Spam Filter Sparks GAO Protest! Plus New DoW OT Guide & Army Acquisition Reform" (29 October 2026, 53 minutes), "Ep: 7, Contract Fraud, AI Procurement Lies & RFO Protest Drama" (21 October 2026, 53 minutes), and "Ep: 6, How Risky Is Firm-Fixed Price? RFO Updates, IDIQ Protests & Fraud" (15 October 2026, 58 minutes).
The FAR is Lava publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 7 episodes.
Booking probability for The FAR is Lava is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The FAR is Lava requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The FAR is Lava's contact route on record: public web form.
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Ben and Will hosts The FAR is Lava, a government podcast with 7 episodes published.
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Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail Can a contractor submit a quote six days early and still lose out on a government contract because of the government's spam filter? Have a question for the show? Email us: AskASI@asigovt.com Daily...
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Send us Fan Mail $350 million in Pentagon contracts, a nearly $1 billion DHS deal, and some uncomfortable questions about the revolving door between government and industry. This week on The FAR is Lava, Ben Bunting and...
Episode #6
Send us Fan Mail How risky is firm-fixed price contracting? In Episode 6 of The FAR is Lava , we break down a recent HHS protest involving firm-fixed unit pricing, delayed payment risk, and how much performance risk the...
Episode #5
Send us Fan Mail AI is now showing up in federal source selections, and in this episode, we break down what happened when the Army tested an AI evaluation tool on real proposals during an active procurement. We start...
Episode #5
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>AI is now showing up in federal source selections, and in this episode, we break down what happened when the Army tested an AI evaluation tool on real proposals during an active...
Episode #3
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 3 of The FAR is Lava, where we teach the FAR and RFO through current federal procurement news. Have a question you want us to answer on the podcast? Email us: AskASI@asigovt.com This...
Episode #4
Send us Fan Mail Want your question featured on the next episode? Email us at: AskASI@asigovt.com In Episode 4 of The FAR is Lava, Ben Bunting and Will Roberts break down the federal acquisition news to teach you the...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul is going to court. In Episode 2 of The FAR is Lava, Ben Bunting and Will Roberts break down the latest federal procurement news, RFO changes, a new GAO protest, and what...
Episode #4
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Want your question featured on the next episode? Email us at: AskASI@asigovt.com<br/><br/>In Episode 4 of The FAR is Lava, Ben Bunting and Will Roberts break down the federal acquisition news...
Episode #3
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Welcome to Episode 3 of The FAR is Lava, where we teach the FAR and RFO through current federal procurement news.<br/><br/>Have a question you want us to answer on the podcast? Email us...
Episode #2
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul is going to court.<br/><br/>In Episode 2 of The FAR is Lava, Ben Bunting and Will Roberts break down the latest federal procurement news, RFO changes, a new GAO...
Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 1 of The FAR is Lava, where we teach the FAR and RFO through current procurement news. In this episode, Ben Bunting and Will Roberts break down some of the biggest stories affecting...
Episode #1
<p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Welcome to Episode 1 of The FAR is Lava, where we teach the FAR and RFO through current procurement news. <br/><br/>In this episode, Ben Bunting and Will Roberts break down some of the biggest...
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