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Nick Wakeman
Editor-in-Chief, Washington Technology
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Nick Wakeman is the editor-in-chief of Washington Technology and joined the publication in 1996 as a staff writer. He's a graduate of Bridgewater College and earned a masters degree from American University. When he isn't writing about government contractors, he's thinking of cooking large pieces of meat over fire and dreaming of ways to embarrass his two sons.
Follow him on Twitter: @nick_wakeman
Contracts
Air Force consolidates missile program management offices
The creation of a new Ballistic Missile Systems Directorate follows the cancellation of a $12 billion systems integration contract tied to a nuclear replacement program.
- By Nick Wakeman
Contracts
Some OASIS+ Small Business protests dismissed, others continue
The results of these challenges have been mixed as the General Services Administration will re-evaluate some proposals and other companies are taking it to a full ruling.
- By Nick Wakeman
Opinion
How Stu Shea led Peraton away from being 'misfits'
Peraton's outgoing CEO leaves behind a long track record of transformation, growth and strategic acquisitions.
- By Nick Wakeman
Rankings
Fast 50 nomination deadline extended
We have added a few more days for companies to get their nomination forms in for the 2024 Washington Technology Fast 50.
- By Nick Wakeman
Companies
NASA's Next Frontier: Explore agency initiatives at upcoming Power Breakfast
Top NASA officials will speak on Sept. 6 to provide insights into their space exploration, aeronautics research and small business priorities.
- By Nick Wakeman
Contracts
Peraton ends protest of $1B DOD enterprise IT contract
The move potentially allows Deloitte to begin work on the Defense Manpower Data Center contract award.
- By Nick Wakeman
Contracts
Accenture to bring AI tools to Patent Office
The agency wants to incorporate more artificial intelligence techniques and methods into the patent examination process.
- By Nick Wakeman
Contracts
CGI Federal books $120M in USPTO financial, security solution work
The company will provide its Momentum software for revenue collection and modernize document management systems using cloud technology.
- By Nick Wakeman
Contracts
How TRANSCOM went with a newcomer for $108M contract
A newly-released bid protest decision describes KPMG's capture of the award and how incumbency alone doesn't guarantee contract retention, as Ernst & Young found out.
- By Nick Wakeman
Contracts
Northrop Grumman awarded $200M contract for second space radar facility
U.S. Space Force is looking to enhance its deep space monitoring capabilities with a new site for surveillance usage.
- By Nick Wakeman
Contracts
Army's $365M contract cancellation sparks court battle
Bidders are clashing over proposed solutions to the dispute as Army seeks to resolve organizational conflict-of-interest arguments surrounding its SETA III contract.
- By Nick Wakeman
Contracts
CMS reverses $31M award decision after GDIT protest
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will re-evaluate proposals for this practice improvement and quality measures management task order.
- By Nick Wakeman
Companies
Fast 50 deadline imminent
Aug. 30 (this coming Friday) remains the deadline to submit your nomination for the 2024 Washington Technology Fast 50, so don't delay.
- By Nick Wakeman
Contracts
Serco books $323M job to modernize arctic space base
The company will upgrade power systems at a site in Greenland that supports missile defense and space surveillance capabilities.
- By Nick Wakeman
Contracts
Lack of detail sunk ICF’s bid for $308M GSA contract
A newly-released bid protest decision explains how General Dynamics IT got chosen for the work instead.
- By Nick Wakeman
Contracts
GAO warns: bidders must adapt after the solicitation changes
Systems Planning and Analysis loses a protest after failing to account for amended requirements in the request for proposals.
- By Nick Wakeman
Contracts
Air Force scraps $12B Sentinel systems integration contract
After repeated protests, the Air Force decided to cancel the program to start anew instead of re-evaluating proposals.
- By Nick Wakeman
Companies
Peraton loses protest over Booz Allen's Army Research Lab contract
The Government Accountability Office rules against allegations that Booz Allen Hamilton's previous False Claims Act settlement should have meant disqualification from the competition.
- By Nick Wakeman
Contracts
Rapid protest withdrawal leaves $1.8B PRISM contract uninterrupted
West 4th Strategy's protest against the personnel and readiness management support contract ended before the government could even respond.
- By Nick Wakeman
Contracts
IRS clears final hurdle in $2B epayment tech award
The last protester has withdrawn its objections, which means the IRS can start building a new electronic payment system for taxpayers.
- By Nick Wakeman