A federal district court in Washington, D.C. recently dismissed a lawsuit brought by Alstom seeking to overturn a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) waiver that allows Siemens to supply certain foreign-made components for the Brightline West high-speed rail project between Las
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.
Court of Federal Claims Sides with Small Business in Landmark TAA vs. BAA Protest
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In a recent bid protest decision, The DaVinci Company LLC v. United States, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims reaffirmed the enduring authority of the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) in federal procurements. At the center of the case
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 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
The Long-Standing Waiver for Manufactured Products from FHWA’s Buy America Requirements is Phasing Out
Amidst the flurry of tariff threats swirling around the world, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is terminating the waiver known as the Manufactured Products General Waiver from the Buy America requirements found in 23 U.S.C.A § 313. The Buy America
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