SUGGESTED LANGUAGE

FOR INCLUSION IN

SOLICITATIONS AND CONTRACTS

Suggested language for Section C - Statement of Work:

XX.XX ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

All electronic and information technology (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/sec508/508standards.htm - PART 1194).

The following standards have been determined applicable to this contract:

______1194.21 Software applications and operating systems.

______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

______1194.31 Functional performance criteria

______1194.41 Information, documentation and support

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.

If the Contracting Officer determines any furnished product or service is not in compliance with the contract, the Contracting Officer will promptly inform the contractor in writing. The Contractor shall, without charge to the government, repair or replace the non-compliant products or services within the period of time to be specified by the Government in writing. If such repair or replacement is not completed within the time specified, the government shall have the following recourses:

Cancellation of the contract, delivery or task order, purchase of line item without

termination liabilities; or

In the case of custom EIT being developed for the Government, the Government shall have the right to have any necessary changes made or repairs performed by itself or by another firm and the contractor shall reimburse the Government for any expenses incurred thereby.

Suggested language for Section K - Representations and Certifications

XX.XX REPRESENTATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS

• Submission of the representation referenced in paragraph (b) and (c) is a prerequisite imposed by 36 CFR 1194 for making or entering into this contract.


• The offeror represents by fully completing the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards Evaluation spreadsheet (attachment located in Section J of this solicitation) that the products and services offered in response to this solicitation comply with the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards at 36 CFR 1194, unless stated otherwise within the spreadsheet.