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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.
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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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
Rankings
2024 Fast 50: Nomination period is now open
The upcoming annual rankings will recognize the fastest-growing small businesses in the GovCon market.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman
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.
- By Nick Wakeman