Aquilent awarded new IT contracts by the HHS

Aquilent, the recognized leading provider of Web-based solutions shaping the next generation of technology for the federal government, today announced it has been awarded more than a dozen new contracts within the past several months supporting numerous operating divisions and programs within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These new engagements reaffirm Aquilent's growing federal Health IT expertise and widespread support of core HHS technology initiatives.

“HHS is a prime example of a truly progressive organization that understands the call for innovation”

Aquilent will be providing strategic consulting to HHS on a number of fronts, notably in the areas of mobile strategy and cloud computing. Aquilent will also be delivering program management office (PMO) leadership and support for major departmental IT and grants management system efforts. Additionally, Aquilent has been selected to lead a number of efforts that will focus on website design and development; web content management system implementation and migration efforts; usability testing; graphic design; content syndication; QA testing, publishing; 508 compliance; data integration layer support; business intelligence and reporting; and more.

Supported operating division, office, and staff division customers include:

• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)
• Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources (ASFR)
• HHS Office on Women's Health (OWH)

"HHS is a prime example of a truly progressive organization that understands the call for innovation," stated Aquilent CEO David Fout. "We are excited to be a part of numerous technology initiatives that help the HHS and its customers further their mission of protecting the health of all Americans. We look forward to helping influence continued advancements in this pivotal area."