Accessibility & UX/UI Design for Scientific Platforms

This contract seeks a small business to design and audit user interfaces for scientific platforms to ensure full compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. The work requires creating intuitive, usable interfaces that function effectively across all devices and in low-bandwidth environments, prioritizing accessibility without sacrificing functionality. The contractor will be responsible for end-to-end UX/UI design, evaluation, and validation to meet federal accessibility requirements, with deliverables focused on enhancing the usability of platforms used by individuals with disabilities. The contract is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 541410 for computer systems design services, and is issued by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services. Performance will occur in Bethesda, Maryland, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026. The solicitation is open exclusively to small businesses, and the successful proposer must demonstrate proven experience in accessible design, compliance audits, and delivering digital solutions in government or scientific contexts under stringent accessibility frameworks.