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McLean-based Contractor is Big Winner of Justice Contract

April 25, 2008—McLean, VA. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has selected Circle Solutions, Inc. (Circle) as its new contractor to provide a wide range of conference planning and logistical support services for the Office of Justice Programs (OJP).

The contract was awarded for 1 year plus options through the GSA AIMS Schedule as a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), with an annual cap of $12M. From preliminary research to analyzing participant evaluations, Circle will provide complete planning and logistical management of conferences and meetings. Circle’s comprehensive solution also encompasses a broad array of complementary services, including writing, editing, graphic design, database development, Web design, and evaluation. “We offered OJP a highly qualified and effective project staff supported by extensive in-house resources and a strong small business partner. It is clear that we proposed an optimal approach to accomplishing all the tasks, coupled with the essential organizational experience and outstanding record of past performance that OJP required,” commented Circle’s President, Caroline Y. Watler.

Circle is an employee-owned professional services firm providing products and services in support of healthier, safer people and communities. Located in Tysons Corner, Circle has focused on health, criminal justice, and other social issues while supporting Federal, State, and private-sector clients since 1980. Circle has been recognized frequently by the Washington Business Journal as one of Washington’s Top 25 woman-owned businesses and one of Washington’s Top 25 Meeting Planners.