WASHINGTON: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued an RFP for multiple indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) communications contracts, according to a federal filing.

In 2006, CMS awarded Ketchum, Ogilvy PR Worldwide, Porter Novelli, and Weber Shandwick IDIQ contracts. Agencies that are awarded IDIQ contracts can bid against each other on specific task orders during the contract's allotted time period. 

Agencies that are selected will support CMS activities such as developing and implementing communications programs, strategies, and materials for the federal ...