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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards ICF $24 Million in Technical Assistance Contracts

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded ICF $24 million in technical assistance contracts to enhance programs under the Administration for Children and Families. The agreements include a $15 million contract focused on human trafficking prevention, a $5 million extension for early childhood education support, and a $4 million contract for low-income water assistance programs. ICF has over 30 years of experience aiding ACF programs, aiming to improve the social well-being of children and families nationwide.

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  • Awarded a total of $24 million in contracts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Secured a $15 million contract aimed at reducing human trafficking and empowering victims.
  • Continued support for childhood education through a $5 million cooperative agreement.
  • Engagement in low-income assistance programs with a $4 million contract.
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FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently awarded global consulting and digital services provider ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) three technical assistance agreements with a total value of $24 million to support Administration for Children and Families (ACF) programs. The agreements include:

  • A $15 million contract with the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center to support systems that prevent trafficking and protect victims through identification and assistance, which ultimately helps them rebuild their lives and become self-sufficient. It has a term of five years, including a one-year base and four one-year options.
  • A one year, $5 million cooperative agreement extension with the Office of Child Care to provide resources and technical assistance through the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance to state, territory and tribal child care agencies, Head Start and Early Head Start grantees, and other early childhood education settings. ICF will support the implementation of rigorous health, safety and licensing standards and promote best practices.
  • A single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with task orders totaling $4 million with the Office of Community Services to launch its new low-income water assistance program, strengthen data collection and analysis systems for the program, and enhance training and technical assistance to low-income energy and water assistance program recipients. It has a term of two years, including a one-year base and a one-year option.

"ICF has supported ACF programs for over 30 years, bringing innovation and industry best practices to achieve meaningful impact in areas ranging from human trafficking to child welfare to community services," said Mark Lee, ICF executive vice president and public sector lead. "We are excited to continue to work with our ACF partners to promote the economic social well-being of children and families across the nation."

ICF works with governments and nonprofits to help strengthen communities, families and citizens by delivering evidence-based solutions with measurable impact. Read more about ICF's social programs services.

About ICF
ICF is a global consulting services company with approximately 7,500 full- and part-time employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.

Caution Concerning Forward-looking Statements
Statements that are not historical facts and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may concern our current expectations about our future results, plans, operations and prospects and involve certain risks, including those related to the government contracting industry generally; our particular business, including our dependence on contracts with U.S. federal government agencies; our ability to acquire and successfully integrate businesses; and the effects of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and related federal, state and local government actions and reactions on the health of our staff and that of our clients, the continuity of our and our clients' operations, our results of operations and our outlook. These and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those indicated in forward-looking statements that are included in the "Risk Factors" section of our securities filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date hereof, and we specifically disclaim any obligation to update these statements in the future.

Contact: Lauren Dyke, lauren.dyke@ICF.com, +1.571.373.5577

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FAQ

What is the total value of contracts awarded to ICF by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?

ICF was awarded a total of $24 million in contracts.

What are the main focuses of the technical assistance agreements awarded to ICF?

The agreements focus on human trafficking prevention, early childhood education support, and low-income water assistance programs.

How long is the $15 million contract with the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center?

The contract has a term of five years.

What is the purpose of the $5 million cooperative agreement extension for ICF?

It provides resources and technical assistance for early childhood education programs.

What services will ICF provide under the $4 million contract with the Office of Community Services?

ICF will launch a low-income water assistance program and strengthen data collection systems.

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