Support Standard development and technical guide development Support Implementation of Accessibility Standards

Accessibility Standards Canada is seeking professional services through a Request for Supply Arrangements to support the development of accessibility standards and technical guides, as well as their implementation in alignment with the Accessible Canada Act and related federal policies. The contract, solicited under RFSA-P2600065, establishes a supply arrangement with a three-year base period and the potential for two one-year extensions, with an estimated total value of up to $2.5 million based on an annual expenditure of $500,000. Bidders may propose for multiple streams of work, each evaluated independently, and the award will be granted based on best overall value, weighing technical merit at 50%, price at 35%, and supplier diversity merit at 15%. Technical evaluation focuses on expertise in accessibility standards, project management, tool development, risk assessment, and demonstrated experience with two prior similar projects. The work scope requires developing tools, templates, dashboards, and reporting systems to support standardization, gap analysis, and implementation efforts while ensuring inclusion and intersectionality across diverse user needs. Performance is centered at Accessibility Standards Canada’s office in Gatineau, Quebec, and deliverables must comply with mandatory requirements defined in annexes, with non-compliance resulting in disqualification. Submission requires two separate volumes—one technical and one financial—and proposals must include certified CVs limited to five pages each and project descriptions capped at three pages. Only electronic submissions via email are accepted, with distinct addresses for technical, financial, and certification components. Key personnel substitutions are strictly controlled and require prior written approval, including justification and proof of equivalency in qualifications. The Government of Canada retains full intellectual property rights to all deliverables. Bidders claiming Indigenous or Persons with Disabilities ownership may receive bonus points and must provide verifiable documentation, with ongoing obligations to report ownership changes. No security clearance is required, and while no formal options or organizational conflict of interest clauses are specified, standard integrity certifications and compliance with the Financial Administration Act are mandatory.