The FAR and Beyond

In Episode 3 of the FAR & Beyond, the hosts interview Mr. Adam Caudle, Attorney Advisor with the Fort Belvoir Division, Army Materiel Command Legal Center – Aberdeen Proving Ground. Mr. Adam Caudle is an acquisitions attorney providing contract and fiscal law support to Program Executive Officer Soldier, Program Manager Expeditionary Energy and Sustainment Systems, and Program Manager Terrestrial Sensors. He also provides administrative, ethics and labor legal support to various client... read more

In Episode 3 of the FAR & Beyond, the hosts interview Mr. Adam Caudle, Attorney Advisor with the Fort Belvoir Division, Army Materiel Command Legal Center – Aberdeen Proving Ground. Mr. Adam Caudle is an acquisitions attorney providing contract and fiscal law support to Program Executive Officer Soldier, Program Manager Expeditionary Energy and Sustainment Systems, and Program Manager Terrestrial Sensors. He also provides administrative, ethics and labor legal support to various client activities. During the interview, Mr. Caudle discusses temporary acquisition flexibilities relating to Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel. These temporary flexibilities allow the DOD to significantly accelerate the award of certain types of contracts to meet mission requirements. Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).   show less

-In Episode 2 of the FAR & Beyond, the hosts interview Ms. Margaret Boatner, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Strategy and Acquisition Reform. Ms. Boatner serves as the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, focusing on the design and implementation of acquisition policy and reform initiatives. She is also responsible for leading the analysis and implementation of legislation within the Army acquisition enterprise.... read more

-In Episode 2 of the FAR & Beyond, the hosts interview Ms. Margaret Boatner, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Strategy and Acquisition Reform. Ms. Boatner serves as the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, focusing on the design and implementation of acquisition policy and reform initiatives. She is also responsible for leading the analysis and implementation of legislation within the Army acquisition enterprise. During the interview, Ms. Boatner discusses the recent report from the bipartisan commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform. She highlights the fiscal challenges the Department of Defense (DoD) faces, particularly in the acquisition of software and other technologies. Ms. Boatner elaborates on various recommendations made to address these concerns and provides valuable insights into the complexities of Army acquisition and the ongoing efforts to modernize and streamline these processes. Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).   show less

This introduction episode sets out what the FAR & Beyond Podcast is all about. This podcast will journey through the realm of federal acquisition and procurement law. It will bring you expert insights, interviews, and discussions to demystify the process and regulations that govern federal spending and fuel the American warfighter.

Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).

In this episode, COL José Cora, a seasoned Army Judge Advocate with over three decades of experience in government acquisitions and appropriations law, shared invaluable insights during an interview with The FAR & Beyond Podcast.

As the Division Chief for the Contract Litigation & Intellectual Property Division, COL Cora discussed his illustrious 33-year career, offering advice to new practitioners and shedding light on the future of contract and fiscal law within the Department of... read more

In this episode, COL José Cora, a seasoned Army Judge Advocate with over three decades of experience in government acquisitions and appropriations law, shared invaluable insights during an interview with The FAR & Beyond Podcast. As the Division Chief for the Contract Litigation & Intellectual Property Division, COL Cora discussed his illustrious 33-year career, offering advice to new practitioners and shedding light on the future of contract and fiscal law within the Department of Defense. His expertise in navigating the intricate realm of government contracts and fiscal regulations, coupled with his commitment to mentoring the next generation of legal professionals, made for an enlightening and informative discussion. Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/ or on Facebook (tjaglcs), Instagram (tjaglcs), or LinkedIn (school/tjaglcs).   show less