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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
Companies

Former federal tech leaders share transition wisdom ahead of 2024 election

Despite changing administrations, experts say technology priorities remain constant while emphasizing importance of communication and workforce development.

Contracts

Leidos captures new weapons systems supply support contract

The $93 million award aims to reduce the timelines and costs of repairs and future investments.

Contracts

Groundswell challenges Army's award of business system consolidation contract

In its protest at the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Groundswell is questioning how the Army stuck with long-time incumbent Accenture Federal Services for the project.

Contracts

CGI Federal protests $35M NRC acquisition system modernization award

CGI Federal claims the agency failed to properly evaluate Unison’s compliance with the FedRAMP cloud authorization program and past performance.

Podcasts

WT 360: BryceTech's CEO shares her secrets for rapid growth

Carissa Bryce Christensen discusses how her company earned a Fast 50 spot for four consecutive years and the keys to being a successful business in the GovCon market.

Contracts

LMI to bring AI tools to Army acquisitions

The potential $47.6 million contract calls on LMI will use its LIGER solution to build acquisition tools for the deputy assistant secretary of the Army for data, engineering, and software.

Contracts

CACI’s protest of $100M Navy award rejected

The decision clears the way for Serco Inc. to move ahead on the contract that involves total force and other management initiatives.

Contracts

Industry seeks more clarity on final CMMC rule

The cybersecurity certification will move forward even as companies continue to have questions about what defines controlled but unclassified information, cloud services and other requirements.

Companies

FAST 50: Keys to success

Here are some tips we have gleaned from our interviews and analysis of the 2024 Washington Technology Fast 50.

Companies

FAST 50: ATI pursues digital transformation strategy and its tribal mission

Company No. 1 on the 2024 Fast 50 attributes its high growth rate to how it blends IT skills and a desire to make social impacts.

Contracts

CGI Federal keeps $127M in State Department visa work

These task order wins cover services in Scandinavia, Central Europe, China and Southeast Asia.

Companies

The 2024 Fast 50 showcases small business power and versatility

From IT services to intelligent automation, our annual ranking of the government market's fastest-growing small businesses highlight the breadth of their capabilities.

Contracts

GAO finds flaws in Army’s LOGCAP V task order awards

The government watchdog recommends the Army re-evaluate proposals after protests by KBR and V2X.

Contracts

Judge delays FirstSource III proceedings amid growing case load

A U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge will reassess timeline as protests mount against the Homeland Security Department's $10 billion small business IT contract.

Contracts

MetTel challenges Coast Guard award that went to Verizon

The protester alleges the award violated terms of the government-wide Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract vehicle.

Contracts

Army starts to create SATCOM-as-a-service contract

The service branch wants to create a satellite communications marketplace that leans on commercial-style purchasing for global coverage.

Opinion

Inside DHS: Procurement, IT and industry insights

Our next Power Breakfast features key Homeland Security Department officials and executives at their largest contractors discussing DHS' initiatives and industry's role in them.

Contracts

Court narrows scope of T4NG2 protest case

Arguments against how the Veterans Affairs Department evaluated bids for the $60 billion IT vehicle are allowed, but other claims will not move forward.

Breaking News Contracts

CMMC's final rule has now landed

Several other regulatory steps and Congress' 60-day period to review the defense industrial base's new cybersecurity standard still loom before it takes effect.

Contracts

Eagle Harbor's $377M Energy training win upheld

The company weathered multiple protests before it finally secured the contract to manage and operate the department's national training center.