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Alexandra Barbee-Garrett

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Overview

Alexandra Barbee-Garrett is a counsel in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office, where she practices in the Government Contracts Group.

Alex helps companies navigate the complex requirements around doing business with the U.S. government, with a particular focus on government contracts and grants compliance issues, government ethics, and lobbying laws. Her practice spans a broad range of counseling, investigatory, and litigation matters, including: compliance reviews and enhancing contractor compliance programs; representing clients in suspension and debarment proceedings; counseling on supply chain security and sourcing issues; voluntary and mandatory disclosures; internal investigations related to the False Claims Act, the Procurement Integrity Act, and other civil and criminal matters; and bid protest and claim litigation. Alex also helps clients understand developing legislative requirements in the supply chain and government contracting spaces.

Prior to joining Crowell & Moring, Alex was a law clerk to Judge Richard A. Hertling of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Before law school, Alex worked as a health care legislative assistant for Rep. Rick Larsen (WA) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Career & Education

    • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
      Law Clerk, Judge Hertling, 2019–2020
    • United States House of Representatives
      Legislative Assistant, 2011–2013
    • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
      Law Clerk, Judge Hertling, 2019–2020
    • United States House of Representatives
      Legislative Assistant, 2011–2013

    • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., with honors, 2016
    • University of Washington, B.A., 2010
    • The George Washington University Law School, J.D., with honors, 2016
    • University of Washington, B.A., 2010

    • District of Columbia
    • Virginia
    • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    • District of Columbia
    • Virginia
    • U.S. Court of Federal Claims
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Alexandra's Insights

Client Alert | 12 min read | 11.13.25

Highlighting Key Takeaways from the Pentagon Acquisition Transformation Strategy

On November 7, 2025, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the Department of War’s (“DoW”) Acquisition Transformation Strategy (the “Strategy”) during a speech to military leaders and industry at the National War College on Fort McNair.  The Strategy sets out five pillars for acquisition reform, each containing near-and long-term actions to “ensure delivery of capabilities to the American warfighter” at a more rapid pace.  ...

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Insights

Client Alert | 12 min read | 11.13.25

Highlighting Key Takeaways from the Pentagon Acquisition Transformation Strategy

Speaking Engagement | 10.23.25

"Global Sourcing and National Security: Special Considerations for Government Contractors," Government Contracts 101 Seminar, Washington, D.C.

Client Alert | 1 min read | 10.03.25

DOE Grant Termination Shutdown Show Down

Blog Post | 10.01.25

Common Questions—and Answers—About A Government Shutdown

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Alexandra's Insights

Client Alert | 12 min read | 11.13.25

Highlighting Key Takeaways from the Pentagon Acquisition Transformation Strategy

On November 7, 2025, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the Department of War’s (“DoW”) Acquisition Transformation Strategy (the “Strategy”) during a speech to military leaders and industry at the National War College on Fort McNair.  The Strategy sets out five pillars for acquisition reform, each containing near-and long-term actions to “ensure delivery of capabilities to the American warfighter” at a more rapid pace.  ...

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