Section_508_Compliance.pdf

Section 508 Compliance Check applicable lines

The below language is recommended for inclusion in specifications or statements of work for EIT when not exempt under FAR 39.204. The requiring office needs to identify which specific standards apply to the acquisition. Note that

Functional Performance Criteria and Information, Documentation and Support are always applicable to EIT acquisitions and should remain checked.

See http://internal.usgs.gov/ops/acquisition/sec508tools.html for more information.

The resources acquired in this investment must meet all applicable standards established by the

Access Board in 36 CFR Part 1194, including technical, functional performance, information, documentation, and support standards. The products, services, information and data that are provided to the Government or the public as a result of this acquisition shall afford individuals with disabilities accessibility comparable to that afforded to individuals without disabilities.

Standards applicable to this acquisition include:

(The full text of the above referenced standards can be found at: http://www.section508.gov/index.cfm?fuseAction=stdsdoc)

___ Software Applications and Operating Systems 1194.21

___ Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications 1194.22

___ Telecommunications Products 1194.23

___ Video or Multimedia Products 1194.24

___ Self-Contained, Closed Products 1194.25

___ Desktop and Portable Computers 1194.26

_X_ Functional Performance Criteria 1194.31

_X_ Information, Documentation, and Support 1194.41 http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/current/html/Subpart%2039_2.html#wp1004791 http://internal.usgs.gov/ops/acquisition/sec508tools.html http://www.section508.gov/index.cfm?fuseAction=stdsdoc