Smith Currie Oles – At the 2026 Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Annual Convention, John Chambers, Director of AGC’s Federal, Heavy and Utility Infrastructure Divisions, sat down with Jim Nagle, Of Counsel at Smith Currie Oles, to discuss the ongoing overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). In this interview, Jim shares practical insights on what is changing, why it matters for federal contractors, and how companies can prepare for what comes next.
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What the FAR Overhaul Means for Federal Contractors – An Interview with Jim Nagle from the AGC Annual Convention – March 2026
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