SOW - Women of Color STEM Conference Oct 2024.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Attachment

Project Platinum-level Women of Color STEM Conference Sponsorship, October 3-5, 2024, Detriot, MI

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

Conference sponsorship to the 2024 Annual Women of Color STEM DTX Conference. The conference goals are to provide a platform for sharing best practices and implementing strategies to attract and retain more women in scientific and technical careers. Objectives include recruiting, developing, retaining, and recognizing top scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians in diverse disciplines.

2.0 Background

The Forest Service has a long history with the Women of Color STEM Conference. The event offers a forum for women to share ideas, network, and attend workshops and seminars for professional development. In the past, Forest Service employees have attended seminars on topics such as leadership, coaching and effective communication. The conference is recognized for excellence as a means for sustaining and growing the STEM pipeline.

The conference also hosts a career fair, which connects potential applicants to top STEM employers. Forest Service leaders share information about the agency with attendees ranging from recent college graduates to high-level professionals looking for a new challenge.

For more than 20 years, the conference has recognized the achievement of women in science, technology, engineering, and math careers. In prior years, Forest Service employees have been recognized for their contributions to STEM fields. Deputy Chief Leslie Weldon, National Forest System; Acting Associate Chief Tina Terrell, Business Operations; and Cheryl Jefferson, Partnership director at Southern Research Station, received Technology All-Star awards, and Associate Deputy Chief Monica Lear, Research and Development, received a Technology Rising Star award. Technology All-Stars are accomplished women who have spent 22 years or more in the workforce and demonstrated excellence in the workplace and their communities. Technology Rising Stars are women who have 22 years or fewer in the workforce and are helping shape technology for the future.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

Platinum -level conference sponsorship includes: Digital Exhibit Booth, WOC Conference All-Access Pass, Digital Recruiter Access Pass, Conference Website Recognition, Mobile App Recognition, eCruit Plus: Banner Ad, Social Media, Email Blast, and WOC TV, Listing in the Virtual Conference or Attendee Guide, 4 Full-Page 4/C Advertisements, Forest Service Corporate WOC education session, Option to reserve private meeting space (Based on availability), WOC Award Selection Committee Judge, and STEM Carnival Booth

4.0 Government Furnished

N/A

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Partnership Review 1. and Evaluation

Working with an CCG Customer Care Executive on a detailed project check list. The goal is to make sure that choices reflect the goals of the Forest Service. The first step in the onboarding process then is to review this list and reaffirm objectives and needs.

2. Customer Care Team Transition

This is where transition interfaces from the Account Manager to the customer care team to review the details of the participation plan and discuss how to best accommodate needs for the event.

3. Planning and Scheduling

A process to become ready (Go Live) for a digital platform.

4. Dates and Deadlines

Senior-Level Awards Presenter July 31, 2024 Company-hosted seminar information, if applicable July 31, 2024 Branding graphics for conference platform August 31, 2024 Social Media Banners, if applicable September 10, 2024 CCG Job Match Lite Position Search, if applicable November 30, 2024

5. Testing and Training

Before going live, digital interfaces must be tested on the WOC STEM DTX platform. The goal is to resolve any hiccups that may arise prior to going live.

Two to three days before going live training sessions for everyone using our WOC STEM DTX platform features. These require one-half hour time blocks and are done remotely. Additionally, training videos will be available online.

6. Go Live

This is the first day of the pre-opening launch of the WOC STEM DTX platform. The Customer Care Team and platform technicians available during the event.

6.0 Travel

N/A

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

N/A

8.0 Security Requirements

N/A

9.0 Data Rights

N/A

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards

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