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
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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.
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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
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*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
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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
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*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 …
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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