Common use of Task 1 Clause in Contracts

Task 1. The contractor shall provide Administration and Programmatic support services to broaden, deepen, and diversify the pool of STEM talent in support of the Defense Laboratory Base. The contractor shall continuously monitor the program, assess the effectiveness, and efficiency of methods employed and inform the Government of opportunities to improve the program. The primary objectives of this program are to: 1) Encourage and reward the number of U.S. citizens or nationals trained in disciplines of science and engineering DOD and CCDC – ARL related programs of importance. 2) Support increased participation of underserved populations in DoD and ARL Outreach initiatives. 3) Assist in developing continuing relationships with stakeholdersand the sponsoring military services; each service is responsible for mentoring and interacting with its selected awardees. 4) Assist in attracting science and engineering baccalaureate graduates to pursue doctorates in DoD mission related research areas from US institutions. 5) Support expansion of involvement of students in ongoing DoD/ CCDC - Army related research; 6) Improve/ Develop marketing techniques to increase awareness of DoD and CCDC - ARL STEM career opportunities