Firm to Provide Quantitative and Qualitative Policy Analysis and Technical Assistance Support
FAIRFAX, VA, August 22, 2006 – Caliber,
an ICF International company, announced today
that it was awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ) contract for five years, worth
up to US$10 million with the U.S. Department of
Labor (DOL), Office of Employment and Training
Administration (ETA). As part of a team led by
Public Policy Associates, ICF Caliber will provide
the ETA with logistical support and quantitative
and qualitative policy and program analysis
on numerous employment and training topics.
"We are pleased at the opportunity to work
with the DOL to enable the organization to improve
the quality of services it provides to its customers," says
Jerry Croan, an executive vice president at ICF
Caliber. "Our expert staff's broad subject
matter expertise and proven statistical and analytical
capabilities will provide support to DOL/ETA—assisting
in its mission to provide a nationally recognized,
high-performance workforce development system."
The
firm's crucial role in the program will include
operational support for working meetings and
conferences, short-term research and evaluation
projects, statistical and analytical support, technical
assistance, and quick turnaround surveys.
This support will enhance the capacity of ETA
staff to conduct effective meetings and conferences
on a wide range of subjects and to provide sophisticated,
well-written analysis of key research topics.
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ICF International (Nasdaq: ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver consulting services and technology solutions in the energy, environment, transportation, social programs, defense, and homeland security 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 analysis and design through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 1,800 employees serve these clients worldwide. Acquired by ICF in 2005, Caliber provides full life cycle program consulting and support in research and evaluation, communications, training and technical assistance, and information technology in human services. Together, ICF and Caliber have expanded capabilities to assist both civilian and national security organizations in developing more effective and innovative human resource, education, and social service programs. ICF’s Web site is http://www.icfi.com.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Douglas Beck
1.703.934.3820
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