Who We Are.
IQ Solutions improves health equity and quality of life through strategic communications and technology. A woman- and minority-owned company, we are a diverse team of researchers, creatives, communicators, and technologists, uniquely positioned to make connections with myriad audiences—especially the underserved.
Our Vision and Philosophy.
We have the ability to help, so we have the responsibility to help. IQ Solutions has devoted our expertise to fostering health equity since our founding in 1993. Our mission is to lead the way in public health by making science-based information clear, engaging, and useful for everyone. In our work and our corporate culture, we prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Our Leadership Team.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Ileana Quintas
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Our Clients.
Our Government Contracting Vehicles.
Federal agencies can access IQ Solutions’ services through a variety of government contract vehicles.
Professional Services and Information Technology Categories (Contract No. GS-00F-083CA)
- Business Administrative Services
- IT Services
- IT Solutions
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Training
NIH Public Information & Communication Services II (PICS II) IDIQ (small business)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Communications and Media Services BPA
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) IDIQ (Domains I, IV, V - large business)
NHLBI Communications, Engagement, and Education Support Services BPA II
Our Small Business Designation.
IQ Solutions is a certified woman-owned small business concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes that have been assigned a size standard of ≥ 225 employees or ≥ $39 million annual revenue by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
The following NAICS codes are relevant to the nature of the services IQ Solutions provides. We qualify for these codes as a small business concern:
- 513199 – All Other Publishers (1,000 employee size standard)
- 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (1,000 employee size standard)
- 513120 – Periodical Publishers (1,000 employee size standard)
We engage a range of prestigious digital and communications partners to deliver our clients services that are second to none.
Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Maturity Level 3.
IQ Solutions’ Enterprise Solutions Business Unit achieved Maturity Level 3 of the CMMI accreditation. CMMI is a proven, outcome-based performance model and the globally-accepted standard for improving capability, optimizing business performance, and aligning operations to business goals. An appraisal at Maturity Level 3 indicates the organization is performing at a “defined” level.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certifications.
IQ Solutions achieved three ISO certifications for excellence in information technology (IT), quality management, and security management systems. ISO is a globally recognized standard for managing products, processes, optimization, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems
Strategic service delivery for Federal government agencies including consulting services, information and referral, communications, project management, IT and security services, training and development, and quality assurance and compliance.
IISO/IEC 27001:2022 – Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
IQ Solutions ISMS compliance with the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information for both internal and external users, aligning with the Statement of Applicability and adhering to legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 – Information Technology Service Management
Designing, implementing, and managing IT service delivery processes for internal and external users in compliance with IQ Solutions' IT Services Management System.
We Give Back to Our Community.
Our Commitment
to improving health includes not only our clients’ audiences and our own staff, but also the community at large.
Our Philanthropic
activities allow us to apply locally our many lessons learned from decades of serving public health.
The Experience
of coming together to improve the lives of individuals and families in need enriches our employees.