Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney discuss how Buy American regimes apply to commercial products and two exceptions you need to know.
Buy American Pt. 4: 5 Things to Know About the Build America Buy America Act
Seyfarth attorneys Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney break down the Build America Buy America Act and provide compliance tips for contractors and suppliers performing on federally funded infrastructure projects.
Commercial Contractors: So You’re Thinking About Federal?
Seyfarth Partner Zohra Tejani and Associate Sarah Barney break down considerations for commercial contractors looking at getting a piece of the federal pie. The episode includes a discussion of the pros and cons of federal procurement, the foundation of requirements for federal contractors, and the key compliance hurdles in the federal procurement space.
Winning Combinations – It’s Not You, It’s Me: Termination Clauses on Federal Construction Projects
Seyfarth attorneys Sarah Barney and Lori Chen present the tenth session of Seyfarth’s inaugural Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law webinar series titled: It’s Not You, It’s Me: Termination Clauses on Federal Construction Projects.
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Upcoming Webinar: It’s Not You, It’s Me: Termination Clauses on Federal Construction Projects
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific
About the Program
Join us for a 30-minute webinar exploring termination clauses in federal construction contracts. This session will cover the key differences between termination
The Downlow on Debriefings
Seyfarth Counsel Ken Kanzawa and Associate Sarah Barney break down everything you need to know about required and optional post-award debriefings. Debriefings are an important tool for both successful and disappointed offerors in improving their proposals and understanding their potential protest rights. This episode discusses when debriefings are required versus optional, what they are required
Buy American Part 3: Let’s Talk the TAA
In this episode, Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney dive into the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). They cover when and how the TAA applies, what makes it different from other domestic sourcing regimes, and compliance pitfalls that every contractor should know.
Buy American Part 2: Breaking Down the Buy American Act
In this episode, Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney break down the Buy American Act (BAA) in plain English. They cover when the BAA applies, what makes a product “domestic,” how to calculate component costs, and what actually counts as U.S. manufacturing. Plus, they explain special considerations for Department of Defense procurements.
Buy American Part 1: Buy American Regimes Explained
BAA? TAA? BABA? Made in America? “Buy American” can mean many different things. In part 1 of this series, Amy Hoang and Sarah Barney break down four key distinctions to help you determine which domestic sourcing (or “Buy American”) regime applies to your federal contract or grant.