Sources Sought - HHS and OS Digital Accessibility Program Services

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
7571TE26Q00091_Sources
NAICS
541511
PSC
R408
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
July 10, 2026
Response due
July 20, 2026
Place of performance
Rockville, MD

What this opportunity is

The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking total small business set-aside contractors to provide digital accessibility program services, specifically related to Section 508 compliance. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed price basis and includes core tasks such as program management, web crawler administration, and data analytics. This sources sought notice indicates that interested small businesses should track the opportunity for potential bidding, as it is not yet a formal solicitation.

Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.

Description

AWARD_ HHS and OS Digital Accessibility Program Services Page 1 of 52 SECTION B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs B.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/SUPPLIES The OS/OCIO’s office has a requirement to procure Section 508 services. B.2 TYPE OF CONTRACT The contractor shall perform the effort required by this task order on Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type basis. The work shall be performed in accordance with all sections of this task order and the contractor’s schedule contract. B.3 SEVERABLE SERVICES The FFP services specified in each contract line item (CLIN) have been determined to be severable. Funds are only available for use for the contract line item (CLIN) to which they are obligated. Unused funds from one CLIN may not rollover for use in other CLINs. B.4 CONSIDERATION AND PAYMENT In consideration of satisfactory performance of the work as described throughout this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a fixed price for each CLIN (if exercised). If the options are exercised, funding will be obligated by modification to the contract. The base period and option periods are priced as follows: Firm Fixed Price In consideration of satisfactory performance of the work as described throughout this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a fixed price for each CLIN (if exercised). If the options/optional tasks are exercised, funding will be obligated by modification to the contract. -- 1 of 52 -- AWARD_ HHS and OS Digital Accessibility Program Services Page 2 of 52 CORE TASKS 1-5 CLINs Firm- Fixed Price (FFP) Total (NTE) CLIN 1: BASE YR September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2027 • Task 1-Program Management • Task 2- Web Crawler Administration • Task 3- Manage Digital Accessibility Solution Center • Task 4- Data Analytics and Process Improvement • Task 5- Remediation and Embedded SME CLIN 2: OPT YR 1 September 30, 2027 through September 29, 2028 • Task 1-Program Management • Task 2- Web Crawler Administration • Task 3- Manage Digital Accessibility Solution Center • Task 4- Data Analytics and Process Improvement • Task 5- Remediation and Embedded SME CLIN 3: OPT YR 2 September 30, 2028 through September 29, 2029 • Task 1-Program Management • Task 2- Web Crawler Administration • Task 3- Manage Digital Accessibility Solution Center • Task 4- Data Analytics and Process Improvement • Task 5- Remediation and Embedded SME -- 2 of 52 -- AWARD_ HHS and OS Digital Accessibility Program Services Page 3 of 52 *CLIN 1: Base Year: Core Tasks 1-5 Section B - Pricing Table Core Objectives 1-3 - Firm Fixed Price Project Position/Role GSA Labor Category Core Task 1 - Program Management; Core Task 2 - WebCrawler Administration; Core Task 3 - Digital Accessibility Solution Center; Core Task 4 - Data Analytics & Process Improvement; Core Task 5 - Remediation & Embedded Solutions Solutions Architect SME III Program Manager Program Manager III Data Analyst Consultant III 508 Tester - Senior Systems Developer II 508 Tester - Intermediate Systems Developer II Program Analyst Consultant III CLIN 1001: Base Year Optional Task 1: OPDIV LCAT Blended Hours Blended Rate Total Section 508 – Senior optional Program Analyst II optional -- 3 of 52 -- AWARD_ HHS and OS Digital Accessibility Program Services Page 4 of 52 CLIN 1002: Base Year Optional Task 5: HHS Digital Accessibility Center of Excellence (CoE) Customer Facing Portal LCAT Hours Rate Total SharePoint Architect Section 508 - Intermediate *CLIN 2: Option Year 1: Core Tasks 1-5 Core Task 1 - Program Management; Core Task 2 - WebCrawler Administration; Core Task 3 - Digital Accessibility Solution Center; Core Task 4 - Data Analytics & Process Improvement; Core Task 5 - Remediation & Embedded Solutions Solutions Architect SME III Program Manager Program Manager III Data Analyst Consultant III 508 Tester - Senior Systems Developer II 508 Tester - Intermediate Systems Developer II Program Analyst Consultant III The following CLINs for the Optional Tasks will be created separately, if exercised: CLIN 2001: Option Year 1 Optional Task 1: LCAT Blended Hours Blended Rate Total Section 508 - Senior Program Analyst II CLIN 1002: Option Year 1 Optional Task 5: HHS Digital Accessibility Center of Excellence (CoE) Customer Facing Portal LCAT Hours Rate Total SharePoint Architect Section 508 - Intermediate -- 4 of 52 -- AWARD_ HHS and OS Digital Accessibility Program Services Page 5 of 52 *CLIN 3: Option Year 2: Core Tasks 1-5 Core Task 1 - Program Management; Core Task 2 - WebCrawler Administration; Core Task 3 - Digital Accessibility Solution Center; Core Task 4 - Data Analytics & Process Improvement; Core Task 5 - Remediation & Embedded Solutions Solutions Architect SME III Program Manager Program Manager III Data Analyst Consultant III 508 Tester - Senior Systems Developer II 508 Tester - Intermediate Systems Developer II Program Analyst Consultant III The following CLINs for the Optional Tasks will be created separately, if exercised: CLIN 3001: Option Year 2 Optional Task 1: OPDIV Task LCAT Blended Hours Blended Rate Total Section 508 - Senior Program Analyst II CLIN 2002: Option Year 2 Optional Task 5: HHS Digital Accessibility Center of Excellence (CoE) Customer Facing Portal LCAT Hours Rate Total SharePoint Architect Section 508 - Intermediate The NTE Ceiling Amount represents the maximum amount of the Government’s liability. THE CONTRACTOR EXCEEDS THE CEILING AT ITS OWN RISK. B.4 CEILING PRICE The hours and total price per labor category are for budgeting purposes only. The number of hours actually used for each category may exceed or be less than the estimate by category as long as the ceiling price for the CLIN is not exceeded. The ceiling for each CLIN is identified in Section B. The Government shall not be obligated to pay any amount in excess of this ceiling price nor is the Contractor obligated to continue performance if to do so would exceed this ceiling price. In the event that the Government chooses

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