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Nick Wakeman

Editor-in-Chief, Washington Technology

Nick Wakeman
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

How DOD detailed its conflict probe in audit support award

Guidehouse argued that a Defense Department official had a conflict-of-interest, but a new bid protest decision outlines how DOD's investigation showed no evidence of harm.

Contracts

Indev gains new customer with TSA win

Under a $170 million task order, Indev will provide digital services and collaboration solutions to TSA over the next five years.

Companies

CGI secures EPA research support work

These awards fall under a blanket purchase agreement awarded earlier this year to CGI Federal and three other companies.

Contracts

CACI challenges $100M Navy SETA award

CACI claims the price submitted by Serco Inc. is too low and that key personnel in the bid are not available.

Companies

Astrion takes step toward $1.5B revenue goal

The acquisition of Axient brings more capabilities and scale to Astrion, which is looking to move higher up the middle tier.

Contracts

Guidehouse loses last shot at DOD audit contract

The Government Accountability Office ruled against Guidehouse's claims that Deloitte had a conflict-of-interest because a former employee chaired the technical review board.

Rankings

2024 Fast 50: Nomination period is now open

The upcoming annual rankings will recognize the fastest-growing small businesses in the GovCon market.

Companies

Unissant hires former Array CEO to lead its next phase

Sumeet Shrivastava oversaw the sale of Array to CGI Federal in 2021 and is now back leading another's push to grow in the middle tier.

Contracts

User experience critical to IRS digital transformation

With guidance and resources on hand, the IRS is emphasizing the user experience as a way to improve how it does business.

Contracts

IRS procurement office undergoes overhaul to improve efficiency

The agency's assistant chief procurement officer explains how its new alignment and "tiger teams" aim to address inconsistency and enhance customer service.

Contracts

General Dynamics IT cleared to proceed on $308M GSA award

The General Services Administration fends off a protest against its choice of GDIT for the five-year task order to modernize the agency's assisted acquisition tool.

Contracts

IRS modernization accelerates with Inflation Reduction Act funds

Officials at the IRS and Treasury highlight multi-year funding, cross-disciplinary teams and enhanced user experience as among the key impacts.

Contracts

T4NG2 lawsuit hearings set for late summer

The defendants want the case dismissed, saying challenges to the solicitation for the Veterans Affairs' $60 billion IT vehicle are too late.

Contracts

NITAAC's CIO-SP4 court filings due Friday

The National Institutes of Health's IT acquisition arm is tasked with collecting extensive documentation for its response to multiple lawsuits over the $50 billion contract vehicle.

Contracts

DHS now has clear path to award $8.4B services vehicle

All protests regarding the PACTS III vehicle are now resolved, including those that questioned what small-business set-aside work is acceptable.

Contracts

ManTech, Peraton challenge $245M cyber warfare award to Booz Allen

Both protesters are taking issue with how the Army evaluated proposals to support the Joint Common Access Platform.

Contracts

CIO-SP4 protesters may finally see payments for their troubles

An exact timeframe for when the companies will get their long-awaited reimbursements is uncertain, even as those payments are in motion.

Contracts

IRS takes center stage at Friday's WT Power Breakfast

This coming Friday's event features leadership from the tax agency, procurement insights, and a panel of executives from its industry partners.

Companies

Tyto Athene names MindPoint exec as civil group president

MindPoint executive Patti Chanthaphone will be a part of the combined company's senior leadership team.

Top 100

Our 2024 Top 100 reader's guide on the companies, trends and drivers

Our collection of coverage of the annual rankings show space and cyber as among the key verticals to watch across the government market.