DA01--Section 508 Accessibility Compliance Scanning and Service (VA-22-00003548)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is soliciting proposals for Section 508 accessibility compliance scanning software and related services. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide project management, install and maintain scanning tools, conduct automated and manual testing of websites, documents, applications and courses, and provide help desk support. The period of performance is one base year with two option years. Proposals are due February 17, 2022 and will be evaluated based on technical qualifications, past performance, and price. Questions regarding the solicitation were due by February 10.

The solicitation is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541512 for computer system design services. The incumbent contractor is Deque Systems, Inc. under contract 36C10B18C2746. The contractor will be required to scan approximately 5,600 websites, 100 documents, 50 applications, and 600 courses annually for Section 508 compliance issues. Services shall be performed within the United States at locations including VA facilities. The estimated value is between $5-10 million over five years.