South Central Federal Contracting Summit |Virtual: USWCC Small Business Attendees

Charmagne Manning
Charmagne Manning
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Thank you for taking part in the South Central Federal Contracting Summit.  This page will provide details and updates for you to facilitate your participation.
  • Thursday, January 21, 2021
    Educational Sessions (9:00 am - 12:15 pm Central Time) View Schedule/Meeting Links Here
  • Thursday, January 21, 2021
    Matchmaking Sessions (1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Central Time) View Schedule/Meeting Links Here

    Matchmaking Survey: If did not complete the Matchmaking Survey, you will not have individual Matchmaking Sessions schedules. You can visit any drop-in rooms open. 

UPDATED
Smartsheet Interface is having Intermittent latency connection issues. You may be experiencing an error when trying to log-in. Smartsheet is working to resolve the issue. Please continue to try again by refreshing your screen. In the event the provider is unable to resolve the issues in time for Matchmaking we will ensure your appointments are rescheduled for another time. 01/21/21 at 12:12 PM CST/1:12 PM EST



Matchmaking Sessions  | Open Rooms | No Appointment Necessary

  • ROOM # 1 - Cross Timbers PTAC | Spelile Rivas & Xinlei (Tracy) QIU, MBA

    Room operational during the times below:
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST


    Visit this room here.  Dial-in details (if needed): 202-794-7725 | Code: 17260176 



  • ROOM # 2 - Arkansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) | Sally Walton

    Room operational during the times below:
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST


    Visit this room here.  Dial in details (if needed): 202-794-7725 | Code: 52389888 



  • ROOM # 3 - Veterans Affairs | Network Contracting Office - 22 | Jay Khan

    Room operational during the times below:
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST


    Visit this room here.  Dial in details (if needed): 202-794-7725 | Code: 43844820




Matchmaking Meetings | Web-Conference System 

Below is a test link to a web-conference room on the system we will be using for your matchmaking sessions (which have been scheduled for the firms that completed the required request/information form).
  • Link to the rooms: https://meetings.uswcc.org (Start here!)

  • Test Room: 87654321 
    Enter this number and your name and business name (which will display in the room).

  • Optional Phone # for Dial In: 202-794-7725,  Dial-in code for Demo Room: 87654321

  • Screencast Demonstration: How to use the room - http://somup.com/cY6Q2zlUwy

  • Join us for a practice session: USWCC staff will be available and in the test room on Wednesday, 1/20/2021 at 11 AM - 11:30 AM Central Time and then again at 1:30 PM - 2:00 Central Time PM to assist you.

         Link to the room: https://meetings.uswcc.org (Start here!)
         Practice Session Room: 98913016
          Enter this number and your name and business name
          (which will display in the room)
         Optional Phone # for Dial In: 202-794-7725.
          Dial-in code for Demo Room: 98913016




Details for using the Matchmaking Meetings Web-Conference System

  • Go to: https://meetings.uswcc.org
  • Meeting # and Your Name: Type in the meeting number and your name and click on "Continue."
  • Accept use of microphone and webcam: When you begin the process to access a meeting for the first time, your browser will require you to allow the use of your video and microphone. This usually happens with a small pop-up somewhere on your screen.
  • Confirm devices: After you accept the use of your video and microphone, you will be taken to a page titled "Select devices" where you can adjust which microphone and video your system uses.  Typically, you will not want to make any adjustments.
  • Join: Click on "Join" to proceed.
  • Turn on your web camera: For security/privacy reasons, your webcam is off when you join the meeting. You will need to turn it on to be seen. Click on the video camera icon at the top center of your screen that is just to the right of the microphone icon. You may also click this icon again to turn off your webcam.
  • Test sound on/off: You may also turn off the sound from your screen by clicking on the speaker icon.
  • Chat interface: There is also a chat interface accessed at the lower-left area of your screen.
  • End meeting: When done, you may use the two icons at the top right end of the meeting and leave the meeting. Just roll over these two icons to view your options.
  • Dial-in option: If you need to dial into the meeting, dial 202-794-7725. When prompted, enter the same 8-digit number as used for your meeting.



Details for using the Matchmaking Meetings Web-Conference System

  1. You will be given a link to follow for each meeting session along with the phone dial in information should you want to dial into the meeting rather than use your computer audio.

    It will look like this -

    Room: https://meetings.uswcc.org/?m=12345678
    Phone: 202-794-7725 | Code: 12345678

  2. Meeting # and Your Name: Type in your name and click on "Continue." (The meeting room number should already be shown)
    Your link should have filled in the meeting number. If not, just type in the number and type in your name below. 36.7 KB View full-size Download
  3. Accept use of microphone and webcam: When you begin the process to access a meeting for the first time, your browser will require you to allow the use of your video and microphone. This usually happens with a small pop-up somewhere on your screen.
    Click "Allow" so that your browser will allow access to your microphone and camera. 16.9 KB View full-size Download
  4. Confirm devices: After you accept the use of your video and microphone, you will be taken to a page titled "Select devices" where you can adjust which microphone and video your system uses.  Typically, you will not want to make any adjustments.
    Change any microphone, camera or speaker settings and click Join to enter the meeting. 129 KB View full-size Download
  5. Join: Click on "Join" to proceed.
  6. Turn on your web camera: For security/privacy reasons, your webcam is off when you join the meeting. You will need to turn it on to be seen. Click on the grayed out video camera icon at the top center of your screen that is just to the right of the microphone icon. You may also click this icon again to turn off your webcam.
    You must click on the grayed out video camera icon if you want to share your webcam video. 75.2 KB View full-size Download
  7. Test sound on/off: You may also turn off your microphone and/or audio sound from your screen by clicking on the microphone icon (to turn off your microphone) or the speaker icon to turn off the sound on your system.
  8. Chat interface: There is also a chat interface accessed at the lower-left area of your screen.
    You may use the chat feature at the bottom left of the screen. Also see the green video camera is on. 386 KB View full-size Download
  9. Leave meeting: When done, you may either close the tab on your browser, or click on the small green icon at the top right of the webpage.
    This leave meeting icon is at the top right of your browser. 3.02 KB View full-size Download
  10. Dial-in option: If you need to dial into the meeting (rather than using your computer microphone and audio), dial 202-794-7725. When prompted, enter the same 8-digit number as used for your meeting.


NEED HELP?
 
If you have questions, or just need help:
  • Call us at (202) 607-2488
  • Use chat support: Go to http://uswcc.org or http://womenowned.us. Look for the chat interface at the bottom right side of the web page. Our support team will be happy to help 



Thank you to this year’s sponsors