Modification to contract

The contract involves an extension of the existing agreement between the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and Capital Consulting Corporation (CCC), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, until December 31, 2010. The extension aims to enable CCC to continue providing logistical support for the AHRQ Annual Meeting scheduled for September 2010. CCC has a strong track record with AHRQ, having successfully managed logistics for the 2009 annual meeting. Their on-site support allowed them to develop a deep understanding of AHRQ’s organizational structure, mission, and goals, which is essential for effectively planning the conference content and sessions. CCC has contributed significant expertise by developing and enhancing electronic solutions for key meeting functions such as registration, abstract collection, and tracking of attendees and invitees. Their problem-solving skills and innovative registration tools have proven valuable to AHRQ, and the agency seeks further improvements for the upcoming event. AHRQ senior management values CCC’s familiarity with critical timelines and potential challenges, underscoring the importance of continuity in partnership to achieve strategic objectives related to the annual meeting. The place of performance is Rockville, MD, and the contract is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 711310. Points of contact for this contract include Kathryn Espenshade and Jessica Alderton.