FAR Out – More Than You May Have Bargained For

About this episode

This episode features an interview with Nancy Lewis discussing the complexities of government contracts and procurement.

On this episode we speak with Nancy Lewis about the wide world of Government Contracts. While on its face, government contracts may not sound like the most glamorous field of law,beneath the surface there is a complex, dynamic, and endlessly challenging landscape. These behind the scenes, unsung heroes, help negotiate and execute everything from major federal IT overhauls to defense contracts that impact national security. Nancy serves as the Assistant Solicitor and Branch Chief for Acquisitions and Intellectual Property at the U.S. Department of theInterior. A combat veteran and former Army JAG officer, she brings deep expertise from both military and civilian federal procurement. This episodewill explore bid protests, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (known as the FAR), and the evolving challenges agencies and contractors face in today's procurement environment.

People in this episode

Guest: Nancy Lewis

Topics covered

• Government Contracts
• Federal Acquisition Regulation
• Procurement Challenges
• Bid Protests
• National Security

Keywords

• government contracts
• FAR
• procurement
• bid protests
• national security
• federal IT
• acquisitions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Department of the Interior, Army JAG

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