Amy Hoang and Ken Kanzawa talk agency level protests: what they are, what they require, and when you might actually want to file one.
Claims & Sustains
A Seyfarth Government Contracts Blog
Claims & Sustains, published by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, focuses on legal issues related to federal government contracting. The blog covers topics such as contract termination grounds, compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, cybersecurity requirements like the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and supply chain security under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA). It also addresses challenges in government enforcement, contract flowdowns, and performance clauses. Additionally, the blog discusses diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) compliance considerations for government contractors. The content is aimed at contractors, legal counsel, and professionals involved in federal procurement and regulatory compliance.
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Inside GovCon M&A: Top Tips for a Smooth Transaction
In this episode of Claims and Sustains, Amy Hoang and Erica Bakies break down the unique challenges of M&A in the government contracting space, from novation requirements to small business eligibility and national security concerns. They offer practical tips…
Winning Combinations – Protecting Trade Secrets in Government Contracting: Risks and Safeguarding Strategies
Seyfarth attorneys Ken Kanzawa and Robert Terzoli present the ninth session of Seyfarth’s inaugural Winning Combinations: Exploring Synergies with Government Contracts Law webinar series titled: Protecting Trade Secrets in Government Contracting: Risks and Safeguarding Strategies.
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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…
Fork in the Road: Hiring Government Employees in the Deferred Resignation Program
Seyfarth’s Ken Kanzawa discusses ethics restrictions and considerations when hiring government employees who are participating in the Deferred Resignation Program.
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
Upcoming Webinar: Protecting Trade Secrets in Government Contracting: Risks and Safeguarding Strategies
FAR 2.0 Unpacked: Parts 18, 39, and 43
DC summer is in full swing, and so is the FAR Overhaul. In this quick-hit episode of Claims and Sustains, Seyfarth partners Amy Hoang and Erica Bakies break down the latest changes to FAR Parts 18 (Emergency Acquisitions), 39…
Meet Zohra Tejani, A New Gov Con Partner at Seyfarth
Meet the newest member of Seyfarth’s Government Contracts team, Zohra Tejani. Zohra joins us as an award-winning partner, focused on supporting clients in providing their technology developments or products to government entities. In this episode, Seyfarth partner Erica Bakies…
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…
