ROOTS Tool

The contract pertains to the development and management of the ROOTS Tool, a secure and user-friendly system designed to track USDA employees’ return to in-person work in accordance with the Executive Order issued on January 20, 2025, by President Trump. This order mandates federal employees' return to the office to boost productivity and reduce government waste, requiring agencies to create, implement, and report on return-to-office plans. The tool will facilitate compliance by offering detailed insights into employee and facility usage, mapping, and office capacity while adhering to federal guidelines. The system must be scalable, secure, and compliant with USDA and federal IT standards to ensure effective workplace management. The contract, managed by the Office of the Procurement Management Branch within the USDA, outlines the responsibilities for designing, configuring, deploying, and managing this solution. The office address is in Fort Collins, CO, with primary points of contact available via email and phone. The performance location for this contract is Washington, Nebraska. This initiative reflects a broader governmental effort to return to normal operations post-pandemic while optimizing the use of federal workspaces.