ICF to Apply Scientific Expertise and
Technology Solutions to Evaluate Chemical Risk Exposure
RESTON,
Va., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) recently awarded global consulting and
technology services provider ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) three new task
orders with a combined total value of $33
million to assess the risk of chemical exposure to human
health and the environment. The task orders were awarded under the
OPPT Mission Support indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity
contract. Each task order has a term of five years, including a
one-year base and four one-year options.
ICF will leverage its deep scientific expertise and cutting-edge
technology solutions, including machine learning, advanced
analytics and data visualization, to conduct rapid systematic
reviews, modeling and assessments on the various risks that
chemical exposure has to people, children and communities.
Under the first task order, which was awarded in the fourth
quarter of 2023 and is valued at $22
million, ICF will screen, evaluate and extract data; prepare
data visualizations; streamline the systematic review processes to
ensure adherence to statutory requirements; and more. Under the
second task order, which was awarded in the fourth quarter of 2023
and is valued at $8 million, ICF will
conduct chemical exposure assessments that have been through the
systematic review process to support the development of risk
findings. Under the third task order, which was awarded in the
third quarter of 2023 and is valued at $3
million, ICF will manage the systematic review of data
across multiple databases to facilitate the chemical risk
assessments.
"For over 16 years, ICF has delivered chemical exposure
assessment solutions to OPPT, providing scientific research and
data analysis support, as well as technology solutions to increase
efficiencies and quickly develop actionable insights," said
Jennifer Welham, senior vice
president for health, people and human services. "We look forward
to continuing to work with OPPT to help ensure chemicals are
properly managed and regulated to protect families and communities
from potential risks."
ICF designs solutions and provides technical expertise to help
ensure environmental health projects are carried through to
completion and smoothly overcome scientific, policy and operational
challenges. The company's environment, federal health and
technology experts execute human health assessments, manage complex
projects, engage diverse stakeholders and more to help clients
achieve their sustainability goals and drive better health outcomes
within the context of their broader missions.
Read more about ICF's environment, federal health and
technology services.
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology
services company with approximately 9,000 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.
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disease (COVID-19), or any other future pandemic, and related
national, 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
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date hereof, and we specifically disclaim any obligation to update
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Contact: Lauren
Dyke, lauren.dyke@ICF.com, +1.571.373.5577
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