WASHINGTON: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has selected several firms for an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) that could churn out up to $150 million in assignments over the next five years.

The contract has both research and outreach components. Of the five companies on the roster, two are communications shops, Crosby Marketing Communications and JR Reingold & Associates.

All work under the contract will relate to the federal agency's Knowledge Transfer Program, which centers on developing and disseminating cutting-edge healthcare ...