Executive Mosaic has named Kevin Plexico, senior vice president of information solutions at Deltek, a 2026 Wash100 Award recipient for his leadership in delivering market intelligence and information to the government contracting sector.
Jim Garrettson, CEO of Executive Mosaic and founder of the Wash100 Award, visited Plexico to personally present the honor.
“Kevin’s recognition as a 2026 Wash100 Award winner marks an extraordinary distinction—his seventh consecutive honor—and underscores the lasting influence he brings to the GovCon industry. At Deltek, Kevin has become one of the industry’s most trusted voices on market intelligence, trends and data-driven insight,” said Garrettson.
“His ability to translate complex market dynamics into clear and actionable guidance helps GovCon professionals make smarter, more strategic decisions. Kevin’s consistency and expertise continue to set the standard for insight and leadership across the GovCon marketplace,” Garrettson added.
Why Did Kevin Plexico Win the 2026 Wash100 Award?
Plexico is being recognized with his seventh consecutive Wash100 Award for the sustained impact of his leadership and his continued contributions to advancing market intelligence and innovation across the GovCon landscape.
As one of Executive Mosaic’s GovCon Experts, he has delivered forward-looking insights on what GovCon professionals should expect in federal, state and local contracting trends in 2026, highlighting key factors such as competitive dynamics, acquisition policy shifts and regional spending drivers. Plexico also played a key role in shaping Deltek’s GovWin IQ 2026 Top Federal Contracting Opportunities report, which integrated artificial intelligence-driven IQ capabilities to enhance how government contractors identify, bid and secure new business opportunities.In addition, Plexico continues to share his expertise at major industry events, including the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 GovCon Executive Leadership Summit in February, and through the release of the company’s annual Clarity Contracting Industry Study, which examines how AI adoption and evolving cybersecurity requirements are shaping contractor priorities.
Who Is Kevin Plexico?
Plexico is a GovCon market intelligence leader with more than three decades of experience in the information services sector. He has spent over 15 years at Deltek, where he leads research, analysis and content focused on federal, state, local, education and Canadian government markets. In his current role, Plexico oversees the sector’s largest team of analysts focused on the $1 trillion GovCon industry while providing unique and industry-leading content to GovCons and architecture, engineering and construction firms.
He started his career at Input, helping the boutique firm grow into a leading provider of industry data for government contractors. Plexico holds a BBA from James Madison University and an MBA from the University of Maryland.
What Is the Wash100 Award?
Since its inception in 2014, the Wash100 Award has honored leaders influencing the direction of government and the GovCon industry. Executive Mosaic selects winners based on their accomplishments, strategic leadership and overall impact, as well as their expected contributions to future priorities across the federal landscape.
Executive Mosaic congratulates Kevin Plexico and the Deltek team on their latest Wash100 award.
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