Optimal Approved to Join GSA’s Program Evaluation Services Subgroup

Date: November 6, 2023

Optimal is proud to announce its approval to join the General Services Administration’s (GSA) exclusive program evaluation subgroup. This achievement shows Optimal’s expertise in evaluating complex multisite programs, government demonstrations, pilots, and initiatives. GSA’s Program Evaluation Subgroup allows Federal agencies to give solicitations to contractors with expertise in program evaluation. It provides contractors access to large Federal investments in program […]

Optimal’s CEO, Mark Turner, Joins the National Data Science Alliance Education and Workforce Committee to Advance Data Science at HBCUs

Date: November 1, 2023

Optimal’s President and CEO, Dr. Mark Turner, has joined the National Data Science Alliance (NDSA) Education and Workforce Committee. The committee aims to advance the field of data science across Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It is recognized for its commitment to fostering equitable opportunities in the data science arena. The NDSA is a national consortium of individuals and […]

Optimal Launches Generative AI Webinar Series

Date: July 17, 2023

Optimal has developed a Generative AI webinar series that discusses the beneficial use cases for businesses and government agencies to leverage the growing presence of AI tools. Through this initiative, Optimal continues demonstrating its commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to support its clients and work within the Optimal Real-Time Framework. The Generative AI webinar series developed by Optimal delves into […]

Optimal’s Corporate AI Initiative Produces Results

Date: June 14, 2023

Optimal’s corporate initiative on Generative AI proved to be successful. Departments and project teams started working groups, with suggested use cases and a fast-paced shared “wiki” to investigate how Generative AI can move the company forward, support existing clients and work within Optimal’s Real-Time Framework. With existing products such as Revelo Software, Generative AI can receive curated data, content and […]


APPAM Policymaking at the Federal, State, and Local Levels

Date: November 21, 2024

Optimal approaches its 25th anniversary in 2025.  We are proud to be a leader in integrating research, technology and communications.  Our work in program evaluation, technical assistance, data science and technical assistance has led us to develop products that increase quality, increase operational efficiencies and make results actionable. Optimal is an authorized partner of Revelo Software and has developed platforms enabling real-time, […]

2024 FCSM Research and Policy Conference— The Relevance, Timeliness, and Integrity of Federal Statistics — October 22–24, 2024

Date: October 22, 2024

Optimal looks forward to participating in this year’s event. Optimal has developed products to promote the relevance, timeliness, and integrity of federal statistics. Last year, Optimal introduced Optibot, which synthesizes complex statistical tables. This year, Optimal is introducing ReveloSTATS, which automates statistical table specifications and production by reducing manual steps and standardizing rules and decision-making. ReveloSTATS is part of the […]

Optimal joins Naval Air Systems Command for “Way Too Early Session on Section 508” Podcast

Date: April 18, 2024

Optimal is excited to join the Naval Air Systems Command for their “Way Too Early Session on Section 508” Podcast. The podcast will discuss the latest federal updates on digital accessibility and provide insights on how to comply with these new mandates. Don’t miss out on this informative session! Tune in today at 11. Click here to join: https://hubs.li/Q02tkVQW0

Webinar: Create Citizen-First Digital Public Experiences Featuring iAccessible

Date: April 18, 2024

Join us on Thursday, April 18, in hearing and discussing how your agency can accelerate its citizen experience modernization while generating cost savings. We will demonstrate how iAccessible, Revelo, and our partner, e-GovMarket’s, e-products, such as e-508, can help your agency meet its goals sooner: A Q&A discussion with our panel will follow, including recent regulatory updates. Register for the […]


Office of the Medicare Ombudsman brief

Date: August 27, 2016

About the Office of the Medicare Ombudsman Optimal provides support to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Office of the Medicare Ombudsman (OMO) to assist in improving Medicare for beneficiaries. Optimal produces the annual Report to Congress (RTC) using real-time storyboarding in support of this contract.

Feed the Future Liberia brief

Date: March 28, 2015

Historical Background • Liberia has undergone a long period of bloody civil war that shattered its economy. • Its principal sector of activity, agriculture, has been damaged and is plagued by low crop yields.

Medicare Part D brief

Date: September 28, 2014

Website Assessment Tool • Developed organizational website content assessment tool to include all Part D content requirements. • Identifies areas where plans are compliant or need further clarification of posted information.

Office of National Drug Control Policy Brief

Date: July 13, 2012

Youth and Social Media • 95% of youth are online and 80% of those use social media. • Conversations on drug-related behavior take place more on micromedia using different slang terminology than used in person.



Logo of Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) which shows 25 years. Quality Improvement, Innovation, and Dissemination (QI2D) Collaborative System.
Learning, Evaluation, and Analysis Project (LEAP)
Office of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)