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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

AIS acquires analytics provider to expand AI offerings

Applied Information Sciences is also adding the departments of Justice and Homeland Security as customers, as well as the FBI.

Contracts

GAO pushes back on making losers pay for failed bid protests

The watchdog agency cites a lack of data and potential harm to competition in rejecting a congressional proposal.

Companies

CACI chairman Mike Daniels dies after cancer battle

The long-time tech leader is being remembered for his character and business achievements.

Contracts

18 companies to continue protests over $60B VA IT contract

A new round in the legal battle over T4NG2 starts to take shape after a deadline passes for protesters to decide whether to continue or drop out.

Contracts

NATO seeks custom software tool to test cryptographic standards compliance

The alliance wants cost estimates for conformance testing tool as part of efforts to standardize key management across member nations.

Contracts

T4NG2 protest case to continue as companies meet court deadlines

A new set of complaints and motions for judgment have been filed regarding the $60 billion Veterans Affairs Department IT vehicle.

Contracts

GDIT books $143M Navy electronic warfare contract

The company will develop and deploy new solutions for a variety of platforms including aircraft and drones.

Contracts

Three more protesters drop out of T4NG2 case

But 22 protests remain open in federal court as a Monday deadline looms for decisions on whether or not to continue their arguments regarding the $60 billion Veterans Affairs Department IT vehicle.

Companies

Workday launches government subsidiary

The web-based human capital software company set up this unit, led by Lynn Martin, to tailor its operations to the needs of federal agencies.

Contracts

When the cloud eats your contract: a cautionary tale from GAO

A failed protest by MetTel is an example of how some long-standing market players risk being sidelined by federal modernization.

Contracts

FAR overhaul targets risk-averse acquisition culture

Larry Allen, the General Services Administrator's chief acquisition officer, says regulatory changes must be paired with leadership support for innovation.

Contracts

Trump’s commercial procurement push derails fight over $365M Army contract

The cancellation of SETA III likely ends a year-long protest battle at U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

Companies

Beyond reseller pacts: How government contractors are building strategic tech partnerships

New alliances involving Accenture, Palantir, Science Applications International Corp. and ServiceNow reflect a broader industry shift in how commercial innovation is delivered to federal agencies.

Contracts

Boeing wins $2.8B Space Force contract for nuclear communications satellites

The Evolved Strategic Satellites will provide jam-resistant communications to support U.S. nuclear command and control systems.

Contracts

Feds launch five-year contract to enhance tracking of Gulf oil spill restoration efforts

A web-based system provides ongoing oversight of ecosystem restoration and how settlement funds are being spent.

Companies

B&A acquires Hexagon Federal’s defense, intelligence portfolio

The transaction gives B&A access to more contract vehicles and geospatial expertise.

Contracts

Palantir challenges DIA's sole-source contract plan

The company argues federal acquisition laws require the Defense Intelligence Agency conduct a competition, echoing the 2016 court win involving an Army contract.

Contracts

VA T4NG2 court case continues with two dozen protests remaining

The Veterans Affairs Department has added three protesters to the pool of winners, but 24 unhappy bidders face a July 14 deadline to decide whether to continue their legal fight.

Contracts

Navy seeks unmanned heavy-lift aircraft for Marine Corps supply mission

The service branch will go outside the traditional procurement lanes to acquire a platform that can carry 1,300 pounds and operate in a 115-mile range.

Contracts

Protests hit newest round of GSA's OASIS+ small business selections

Five companies are arguing that they should also be on the government-wide professional services vehicle's apparent winners list.