Section 508 Accessibility Compliance & Testing

The contract requires comprehensive accessibility testing and remediation of lyophilization modeling software and its associated documentation to ensure full compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which mandates that electronic and information technology be accessible to people with disabilities. This includes conducting rigorous evaluations of the software’s usability across assistive technologies, identifying accessibility barriers, and implementing corrective measures to meet established technical standards. The effort also encompasses the preparation of a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template and an Accessibility Conformance Report to formally document compliance status and demonstrate adherence to federal accessibility requirements. In addition to technical testing and remediation, the contractor must ensure alignment with U.S. Food and Drug Administration policies governing digital tools used in regulated environments. The work is to be performed at a designated place of performance in Silver Spring, Maryland, under a subcontract arrangement governed by NAICS code 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on May 6, 2026, with proposals due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 20, 2026, and is sponsored by the FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services under the Department of Health and Human Services. Failure to meet all accessibility standards or deliver required documentation may result in noncompliance with federal procurement obligations.