Freshman Resources

New Member Checklist

A checklist to make sure you and your staff have all the IT and communications solutions you need to hit the ground running on day one.

1. Get Started with IQ CRM.

   To select IQ as your CRM vendor, download and email your signed contract to house.sales@leidos.com.  If you have already submitted your contract, contact your IT Consultant to get started on the basics on IQ and begin processing mail.

2. Select an IT Maintenance provider.

   Our House IT Support plan (HITS) offers comprehensive technical support both in DC and in your District Office for all your desktop computers, laptops, mobile devices, printers, scanners and any other technology you may be using.  To select HITS as your IT maintenance plan, download and email your signed contract to house.sales@leidos.com.

3. Select a website vendor.

   Our designers work directly with you to build a custom website with all the features you need at a competitive price. Contact us for pricing.

4. Purchase a Voter Data File

   Load your new CRM system with fresh contact data so you can quickly connect with the people just voted you into office. Contact us for pricing.

5. Schedule a Telephone Town Hall

   Telephone Town Halls are an easy and personal way to engage with your constituency. Connect with thousands of constituents in real time from the comfort of your office. Contact us for pricing.

6. Purchase New Office Equipment

   Most Freshman Members will inherit some of their predecessors’ office equipment. In many cases, this equipment is old and out-of-date. Contact us to upgrade or supplement your IT equipment.

7. Work with Telcom Team to Administer Site Survey

8. Call the WAN Team 
   
   Use the XVPN Services Order Form below to call and set up Internet Survey for your flagship office.

9. Schedule Technology Specialist
   
   Reach out to us at house.sales@leidos.com so we can schedule our technology specialists to be onsite. (72 hour notice required.)