FAIRFAX, Va., Jun 06, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI), a leading provider of consulting services and technology solutions to government and commercial clients, has been awarded a new contract with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) to provide information technology (IT) management and research support services. The task order contract has a value of up to $27.5 million and a term of one base year and four option years.
Under this contract, ICF International will provide IT market research services; IT executive program services; IT communications, outreach, and conference facilitation; and other administrative and technical support services.
"ICF is proud to support the strategic direction and management of the NIH CIO and in particular the IT programs," said Terry McKittrick, vice president for ICF International. "Our team of experienced professionals looks forward to continuing our support of the NIH and its efforts to improve IT services to the NIH community."
ICF has provided the NIH CIO with IT research support services for the past four years. ICF will combine its deep NIH institutional knowledge with its industry leading IT management subject matter expertise to develop and implement IT management solutions consistent with the NIH mission and operational environment. ICF will work with the NIH CIO to establish IT strategies and governance mechanisms to enable IT portfolio, program, and project management processes that ensure NIH's IT investments reflect the agency's highest priorities; promote investment efficiencies; and control operational and technical risk. This will include execution of a formal performance management program designed to measure the mission value of NIH's IT investments.
About ICF International
ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy, environment and transportation; health, education, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,700 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF's Web site is www.icfi.com.
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