As prescribed in AIDAR 739.106(c), Contracting officers must insert the clause at 752.239–71, Information and Communication Technology
Accessibility, in solicitations and contracts that include acquisition of information and communication technology (ICT) supplies and/or
services for use by Federal employees or members of the public.
Information and Communication Technology Accessibility. (MAY 2024)
(a) Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794d) requires (1) Federal agencies to offer access to information and communication technology (ICT) to individuals with disabilities who are Federal employees or members of the public seeking information or services, and (2) that this access be comparable to that which is offered to Federal employees or members of the public who are not individuals with disabilities. Standards for complying with this law are prescribed by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board ("Access Board") in 36 CFR part 1194, are viewable at https://www.access-board.gov/ict/.
(b) Except as indicated elsewhere in the contract, all ICT supplies, services, information, documentation, and deliverables developed, acquired, maintained, or delivered under this contract must meet the applicable Section 508 accessibility standards at 36 CFR part 1194, as amended by the Access Board.
(c) The Section 508 accessibility standards applicable to this contract are identified in Section C or other applicable sections of this contract.
(d) The Contractor must, upon written request from the Contracting Officer, or if so designated, the Contracting Officer's Representative, provide the information necessary to assist the Government in determining that the ICT supplies or services conform to Section 508 accessibility standards.
(e) If it is determined by the Government that any ICT supplies or services delivered by the Contractor do not conform to the required accessibility standards, remediation of the supplies or services to the level of conformance specified in the contract will be the responsibility of the Contractor at its own expense.
(f) The Contractor must insert this clause in all subcontracts that involve the acquisition of ICT supplies and/or services. The Contractor is responsible for the submission of any information as required under paragraph (e) of this clause.
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