I can’t think of a better way to advance right now than being RFO expert. My advice is read and learn everything you can. Find where offices have tried using existing FAR deviations. Inquire what worked, what didn’t, and suggestions for improvement. Stay on top of comments of the proposed changes. Become the “expert” in your office and establish communications with your headquarters and other offices. Earn the label as “that person who knows.”

Edit: adding volunteer to lead/test procurements using RFO. Be the first at your office to try it out.

Edited October 23Oct 23 by formerfed

There are many things that could be done in order to prepare for the return, when it comes. But everyone is so discouraged and unhappy.

What is happening now is truly terrible, and no end in view.

But it will end. Hang in there. Endure.

RFO is window dressing. Nothing (meaningful,) is actually changing.

FY26 NDAA for people who it impacts is where the rubber meets the road.