Your GovCon & False Claims Act expert witness.
When the outcome of a case hinges on the complexities of federal acquisition regulations, contract award processes, or source selection procedures, the quality of your expert witness can make or break your argument. That is where Kevin Jans and the team at Skyway Acquisition step in.
Kevin Jans
With nearly 30 years of hands-on experience in federal procurement and acquisition strategy, Kevin Jans is a recognized authority across the government contracting ecosystem. As the founder and president of Skyway Acquisition and a former Contracting Officer for the U.S. Air Force and USSOCOM, Kevin brings a deep, real-world understanding of how the federal contracting process truly works, from both the government and industry sides.
Why attorneys call Kevin first
Deep Government Contracting Expertise
Kevin has personally managed billions of dollars in contracts across every phase of the acquisition lifecycle. He speaks the language of contracting officers because he was one.
Clear, Credible, Compelling Testimony
In appeals boards, federal claims court, or arbitration, Kevin delivers clear, unbiased testimony grounded in firsthand experience. He has passed Daubert challenges, and his calm presence makes complex procurement clear to judges, arbitrators, and juries.
Proven in High-Stakes Cases
Skyway has supported some of the most challenging government contracting disputes. We understand the stakes, the strategy, and the standard required to withstand scrutiny in court.
Dual-Sided Perspective
Kevin and Skyway serve both government and industry, so their insight reflects how decisions are made on both sides of the contract. That balance is invaluable when credibility decides the case.
Experience that holds up under scrutiny
Direct FAR & DFARS Experience
Hands-on experience interpreting and applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation, not just studying or advising on it, with insight from countless contracting decisions made and reviewed as a Contracting Officer.
Application, Not Just Theory
From source selections and small business set-asides to sole-source justifications and post-award performance, Kevin's expertise comes from real-world implementation, not academic analysis.
Neutral & Balanced
Having served both government and industry, Skyway provides balanced, fact-based testimony that resonates with legal professionals and decision-makers.
Experienced Testifier
Kevin has served as an expert witness in federal court, state court, arbitration, and False Claims Act (Qui Tam) proceedings, has passed Daubert challenges, and his reports and depositions have contributed to multiple successful settlements and resolutions.
Expert opinions across the acquisition lifecycle
Expert reports, depositions, and testimony grounded in decades of Contracting Officer experience.
- Federal acquisition process: pre-RFP planning to award and administration
- Behavior of government procurement officials under FAR rules
- Acquisition strategy & source selection: best value, LPTA, sole-source, IDIQ
- Small business set-asides & awards: rules and compliance
- Conflicts of interest & ethics in contracting
- Contracting Officer discretion and decisions
- False Claims Act (FCA) and procurement fraud cases
- Bid protests, contract changes, and contract disputes
- The Procurement Integrity Act
- Post-award contract management
- Contract types & structures: T&M, CPFF, FFP, award fee
- Impact of pre-award activities on contract outcomes
Services
Expert Testimony
Credible, authoritative testimony in deposition, arbitration, and at trial.
Case Review & Analysis
Evaluate case materials to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Report Preparation
Comprehensive, persuasive written expert reports.
Litigation Consulting
Technical and strategic insight on government contracts for your legal team.
A record that settles cases
- Federal False Claims Act case, TN: deposed, multiple reports submitted
- Arbitration, NY & MI: drafted reports, testified, contributed to case resolution
- Federal court case, CA: submitted expert reports, provided deposition
- State court case, CO: expert report submitted, case settled
Additional case details available upon request.
GovCon expert witness FAQs
What kinds of cases does a government contracting expert witness support?
Bid protests, contract disputes and claims, False Claims Act and procurement fraud litigation, source selection challenges, terminations, and arbitration involving federal contracts. Skyway supports litigation teams, government investigations, arbitration panels, and corporate legal departments.
Has Kevin Jans passed Daubert challenges?
Yes. Kevin has passed Daubert challenges, and his expert reports and depositions have contributed to multiple successful settlements and case resolutions in federal court, state court, arbitration, and False Claims Act (Qui Tam) proceedings.
What makes a strong False Claims Act expert witness?
Firsthand knowledge of how contracting decisions are actually made. As a former Contracting Officer who has also worked the industry side, Kevin explains what the government knew, expected, and relied on, the questions at the center of most FCA cases.
Does Skyway work with plaintiff or defense teams?
Both. Skyway provides neutral, fact-based analysis and testimony, whichever side retains us. That balance is part of why the testimony holds up.
Where is Skyway available?
Skyway is based in Tampa Bay, FL and supports cases nationwide, in person or remotely.
Where Kevin serves as an expert witness
Qui tam and procurement fraud matters in federal court, where the case turns on what the government knew, expected, and relied on.
Company-versus-company disputes over teaming agreements, subcontracts, and performance, typically in state court. About half of our expert witness work.
Give your case the expert-led edge it needs
Skyway Acquisition stands ready to support litigation teams, government investigations, arbitration panels, and corporate legal departments with credible, experience-backed expert witness support. Based in Tampa Bay, FL. Available nationwide.
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