April 23, 2026

The upcoming May 11 FAR Forward Office Hours offer a truly unique and timely opportunity for the federal acquisition workforce: a moderated conversation featuring Judge Marian Blank Horn of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

The Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) necessitates a cultural shift from risk avoidance to strategic risk management. This conversation will explore some implications for acquisition professionals. Judge Horn will provide invaluable, practical insight, directly demystifying the Court of Federal Claims and illuminating the legal standards considered when protests are brought before the court.

The goal of this FAR Forward Office Hours is to empower the workforce to apply sound judgment with greater confidence, and navigate the evolving acquisition environment by both understanding the policy framework guiding federal procurement and understanding judicial perspective on decision-making.

Federal employees with a .gov or .mil email address are invited to register for the session:

• May 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET (1 CLP)

Nearly 90% of past participants report learning new tools or concepts they had not previously considered by attending FAR Forward Open Office Hours. We hope to see you there.

Can’t attend live? Recordings from prior FAR Forward Office Hours remain available and are still eligible for CLPs.

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