Jones Public Affairs Awarded GSA Schedule for Public Relations Services

WASHINGTON, DC, September 01, 2010 (Press-News.org) Jones Public Affairs Inc. announced today that the U.S. General Services Administration's (GSA) has approved the agency as a GSA Schedule contractor (GS-07F-0622W). A D.C.-based firm specializing in influencer relations, Jones Public Affairs is poised to support government initiatives with innovative and strategic health awareness campaigns that leverage healthcare experts - or influencers - who are knowledgeable and credible in their field.

"We are excited to be included on the GSA Schedule and look forward to leveraging our deep understanding of health communications on behalf of government clients," said Carrie Jones, principal and managing director of Jones Public Affairs. "We see this as a natural expansion of our current client base, which includes pharmaceutical companies, coalitions and non-profit organizations."

Through GSA Advantage!, the GSA schedule will give U.S. government agencies direct and fast access to Jones Public Affairs' communication services. The completion of the GSA schedule is the latest accomplishment for Jones Public Affairs, and shows the team's dedication to providing strategic health communications to a wide-range of stakeholders.

"The role of government agencies in advancing good health has never been clearer, and the need for compelling health communications has never been greater," said Jones. "Our experienced team brings the right mix of skills to generate successful communications initiatives."

The GSA process identifies companies that meet the government's rigorous standards and establishes long-term, government-wide contracts, placing the potential vendors on its GSA Schedule. Most departments and agencies of the federal government prefer to select services that have been vetted and secured through the GSA Schedule.

Jones Public Affairs offers a full-range of services, including media relations, digital media, advocacy relations, medical relations and policy outreach.

About Jones Public Affairs, Inc.
As one of the fastest growing healthcare communications companies, Jones Public Affairs (JPA) applies the power of influencer relations to reach the stakeholders who drive change. JPA is a woman-owned agency with a track record for designing and implementing strategic, results-focused campaigns for non-profit, pharmaceutical and government clients. More information about JPA can be found at http://www.jonespublicaffairs.com.

About GSA
The GSA is an independent U.S. Government agency of the U.S. government, established in 1949 to help manage and support the basic functioning of federal agencies. GSA provides workplaces by constructing, managing, and preserving government buildings and by leasing and managing commercial real estate. GSA's acquisition solutions offer private sector professional services, equipment, supplies, telecommunications, and information technology to government organizations and the military. GSA policies promote management best practices and efficient government operations. For more information, please visit http://www.gsa.gov.