Kevin Barnett

Kevin Barnett

Kevin Barnett represents clients in all aspects of government contracts law. He has represented contractors in litigating claims against the United States before the Court of Federal Claims, the boards of contract appeals, and against a foreign government in an international arbitration. He has counseled clients on GSA schedule contract compliance, Buy American Act and Trade Agreement Act issues, and the attorney-client privilege. Mr. Barnett also routinely assists clients of all sizes in navigating the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process from drafting and negotiating requests through litigating in federal court.

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Look Before You Release — ASBCA Enforces Release of Claims to Contractor’s Detriment

By Kayleigh Scalzo, Kevin Barnett and Carl Wiersum on Posted in COVID-19, Uncategorized
A recent Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals decision serves as a timely reminder for contractors to carefully read and consider any release of claims before signing — especially when you may have otherwise-recoverable coronavirus-related cost increases. The decision, Appeal of Horton Construction Co., Inc., ASBCA No. 61085 (June 2, 2020), concerned Horton Construction’s contract … Continue Reading

Have No Fear: Fourth Circuit Confirms Contractors Shouldn’t Fear Privilege Waivers When Making Mandatory Disclosures

By Kevin Barnett and Michael Wagner on Posted in Uncategorized
The Fourth Circuit recently rejected a trial court’s ruling that a contractor’s mandatory disclosure submission waived its attorney-client privilege over the underlying internal investigation. In re Fluor Intercontinental, Inc., No. 20-1241 (Mar. 25, 2020) (per curiam). The court granted Fluor’s mandamus petition and directed the district court to vacate its orders requiring Fluor to produce … Continue Reading

ABSCA Confirms Contractors May Challenge Unfavorable CPARS Ratings

By Kevin Barnett on Posted in Compliance Issues, Uncategorized
While you might not be able to fight City Hall, you can fight your CPARS rating. In a short opinion published last week, the ASBCA confirmed it has jurisdiction to annul an inaccurate and unfair government evaluation of a contractor’s performance. Cameron Bell Corporation d/b/a Government Solutions Group, ASBCA No. 61856 (May 1, 2019).  Though … Continue Reading
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