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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

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.

Podcasts

WT 360: The 2025 Top 100 also is a roadmap for next year and beyond

Nick and Ross carry on their 2025 Top 100 conversation by highlighting some key tension points government and industry are sorting through five months into the Trump administration and what that foreshadows about the future.

Podcasts

WT 360: Our first takeaways from the 2025 Top 100 with more to follow

Nick is all done putting together the 32nd annual edition of our flagship rankings. For this first in a two-part episode, Nick and Ross start talking all about what this research project tells us about both the companies and market.

Contracts

KPMG, TekSnap protest elimination from $10B State Department contract

Both have gone to the Government Accountability Office with complaints about how State handled proposals for the enterprise IT vehicle.

Companies

Former USAID official, three contractors plead guilty in $550M bribery scheme

Their decades-long conspiracy involved rigged contracts, NBA tickets, mortgage payments, securities fraud and cash.

Top 100

TOP 100: CGI Federal’s Stephanie Mango on navigating Trump’s ‘dynamic environment’

The leader of Company No. 34 on our 2025 Top 100 discusses a wide range of topics, including the General Services Administration's letters to "consulting" firms like CGI Federal and the potential for more outcome-based contracts.

Top 100

TOP 100: How Serco Inc. uses its pivot to position for Trump priorities

Company No. 30 on our 2025 Top 100 has made acquisitions and technology investments to align it with the administration’s push for greater efficiency, lethality and modernization.