Requisition__782208_-_508_Compliance.docx

Section 508 Clause - Contractor Compliance

All EIT procured through this contract must meet the applicable accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194, unless an agency exception to this requirement exists. (36 CFR 1194 implements Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and is viewable at http://www.access-board.gov/508.htm).

The following standards have been determined to be applicable to this contract:

___ __1194.21 Software applications and operating systems ___X__1194.22 Web-based intranet and internet information and applications.

______1194.23 Telecommunications products.

______1194.24 Video and multimedia products.

______1194.25 Self contained, closed products.

______1194.26 Desktop and portable computers.

“The standards do not require the installation of specific accessibility-related software or the attachment of an assistive technology device, but merely require that the EIT be compatible with such software and devices so that it can be made accessible if so required by the agency in the future.”

Section 508 Provision - Compliance Details

“The contractor shall indicate, for each line item in the schedule, whether each product or service is compliant or noncompliant with the accessibility standards at 36 CFR 1194. Further, the proposal must indicate where full details of compliance can be found (e.g., vendor’s website or other exact location.”)