Accessibility & Compliance Assurance Testing

The University of Arkansas Fayetteville is seeking a subcontractor to perform independent validation of compliance with WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 Level AA accessibility standards, alongside adherence to FERPA and GDPR regulations. This engagement requires a full-scope assessment including detailed accessibility audits to evaluate digital content and interfaces, penetration testing to identify security vulnerabilities that could compromise protected data, and the creation of comprehensive audit readiness documentation to support internal and external compliance reviews. The work must be conducted with precision to ensure that all digital systems meet the required legal and accessibility benchmarks, with deliverables designed to be defensible and actionable for institutional risk management and regulatory reporting. Performance of this work is expected to align with the North American Industry Classification System code 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services, and the contract is structured as a subcontract under the university’s procurement framework. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, with an identical deadline for responses, indicating an immediate or same-day evaluation process. All work is to be performed in support of the university’s operational and legal obligations within the state of Arkansas, with no specific physical location mandated beyond alignment with the institution’s digital infrastructure. The procurement portal for submissions is accessible via the university’s hogbid.uark.edu platform.