Episodes

  • The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 30: SBA Size Protests and Administrative Failures

    The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 30: SBA Size Protests and Administrative Failures
    Apr 1 2026
    In this episode we explore recent developments at the Small Business Administration's Office of Hearings and Appeals regarding size protests and the consequences of administrative breakdowns. We first examine how the Stripes Global Appeal regarding RCG of North Carolina clarifies that licensing disputes are matters of contractor responsibility rather than size issues. Finally, we analyze the Pelican Residences protest, where a nine-month administrative delay and ignored show cause orders forced OHA to declare a contractor ineligible under the ostensible subcontractor rule. Case Citation: Size Appeal of Stripes Global, Inc., SBA No. SIZ-6375 (2026); Size Appeal of Veteran Elevated Solutions, LLC, SBA No.: SIZ-6350 (2025) Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.
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    8 mins
  • The Quill & Sword | CAAF Chats Ep 67: United States v. Arroyo (C.A.A.F. 2025)

    The Quill & Sword | CAAF Chats Ep 67: United States v. Arroyo (C.A.A.F. 2025)
    Apr 1 2026
    In this episode, we discuss the scope of sentence appropriateness and whether Courts of Criminal Appeals may consider the terms of a plea agreement in their review. We offer practical considerations for trial practitioners in drafting plea agreements in light of the CAAF’s opinion. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.
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    7 mins
  • The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 29: NAICS Challenge: Navigating SBA Jurisdiction and Small Business Standards

    The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 29: NAICS Challenge: Navigating SBA Jurisdiction and Small Business Standards
    Mar 25 2026
    In this episode, we explore the critical role of NAICS codes in federal procurement, highlighting why the SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) is the exclusive venue for these time-sensitive challenges. We break down the "principal purpose" test through a detailed analysis of a successful appeal where a contractor argued that a project's complexity required a much higher size standard than the one initially assigned. Case Citation: Venergy Group LLC, SBA No. NAICS-6377 (2026) Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.
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    11 mins
  • The Quill & Sword | CAAF Chats Ep 66: United States v. Moore; United States v. Hennessy, and United States v. Serjak (C.A.A.F. 2026)

    The Quill & Sword | CAAF Chats Ep 66: United States v. Moore; United States v. Hennessy, and United States v. Serjak (C.A.A.F. 2026)
    Mar 18 2026
    In this episode we discuss the legal and factual sufficiency of evidence considered in Article 120(b)(2)(A) – sexual assault without consent cases in light of CAAF’s recent Mendoza and Casillas opinions. We discuss at length the three legal principles established in Moore to resolve the certified question in all three cases – whether the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals erred in applying United States v. Mendoza to find appellee’s sexual assault conviction [legally] and factually insufficient. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.
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    49 mins
  • The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 28: Revolutions FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 6, Competition

    The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 28: Revolutions FAR Overhaul: FAR Part 6, Competition
    Mar 18 2026
    In this episode, we break down the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) and its impact on FAR Part 6. We dive deep into the new competition requirements and discuss critical Class Deviations affecting DFARS Part 206. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.
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    15 mins
  • The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 27: All About AI: Part II: Ask Sage Protest Follow-up

    The Quill & Sword | The FAR & Beyond Episode 27: All About AI: Part II: Ask Sage Protest Follow-up
    Mar 11 2026
    On this episode, we break down two recent GAO decisions concerning the General Services Administration’s (GSA) "OneGov" initiative. We examine the protests filed by Ask Sage, Inc. regarding GSA’s $1-a-year modification deals with OpenAI and Anthropic. Join us as we discuss why the GAO dismissed these challenges and what it means for the future of AI procurement in the federal government. Cases discussed: Matter of: Ask Sage, Inc., B-423826 (December 18, 2025); Matter of: Ask Sage, Inc., B-423827 (December 18, 2025); Matter of: Team Wendy, LLC, B-417700.2 (October 16, 2019); Matter of: MCI Telecommunications Corporation, B-276659.2 (September 19, 1997); Matter of: Chase Supply, Inc., B-411528.2, B-411529.2 (September 3, 2015). Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.
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    9 mins
  • The Quill & Sword | NSL Unscripted | Episode 24 – The Army’s Principal Cyber Advisor & Insights into the Cyber & Tech Initiatives at the Pentagon

    The Quill & Sword | NSL Unscripted | Episode 24 – The Army’s Principal Cyber Advisor & Insights into the Cyber & Tech Initiatives at the Pentagon
    Mar 10 2026
    In this episode, Maj Fabiani Duarte, Associate Professor in the National Security Law Department, sits down with Mr. Brandon Pugh, the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of the Army in TJAGLCS’ inaugural vodcast. As the PCA, Mr. Pugh was presidentially appointed & is responsible for advising the Secretary of the Army and the Army Chief of Staff on all cyber matters, including issues of readiness, budget, capabilities, and strategy. Mr. Pugh share’s the Pentagon’s cyber and tech initiatives including the creation of his role, how his office is thinking about the defense of critical infrastructure, and their AI strategy. Mr. Pugh is also currently in the U.S. Army Reserve and serves an associate professor in National Security Law Department at Army JAG School. Mr. Pugh previously served as a paratrooper and international law officer and is a nonresident fellow with the Army Cyber Institute at West Point. He holds a JD from Rutgers Law School and a bachelor’s degree from The College of New Jersey. Connect with The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.
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    27 mins
  • The Quill & Sword | CAAF Chats Ep 65: United States v. Saul (C.A.A.F. 2025)

    The Quill & Sword | CAAF Chats Ep 65: United States v. Saul (C.A.A.F. 2025)
    Mar 4 2026
    In this episode, we address providency and the applicability of permissive inferences in guilty pleas. We also discuss practical considerations for counsel in making charging decisions, preparing clients for the guilty plea colloquy, and draft stipulations of fact. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). 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).
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    17 mins