Micro-Purchases and Section 508 Requirements

• Course Description

  

  This course explains how Section 508 requirements apply to ICT micro-purchases. To achieve this goal, we will follow Mary through the process of acquiring her multifunction machine. (FAI Course #: FAC 047)

  Open Course Earn CLPs via FAC 047

Course Details

Audience:

• Government Purchase Card holders
• Requiring Officials
• Section 508 Program Managers & Section 508 Subject Matter Experts (SME)
• Contracting Officers (CO) & Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR)
• Approving Officials

Duration: 30 minutes
Skill Level: Beginner | Intermediate | Expert
Version: Version 2.0 (Nov 2021)

What Will I Learn in This Course?

By understanding and implementing Section 508 requirements properly, you can help ensure people with disabilities have equal access to ICT, and that your organization complies with all legal requirements for accessibility.

After completing this training, you will be able to do the following:

1. Define Section 508 and how it applies to your procurement
2. Identify a micro-purchase
3. Determine the impact of Section 508 standards on micro-purchases
4. Explain what Section 508 is, and when and how it applies.

Certificate and Continuing Learning Points (CLPs)

Demonstrate your skills and stand out in your field with a certificate that proves you’ve completed this course. There are two type of certificate offered for this course.

1. By selecting "Open Course" you will earn a downloadable PDF certificate upon completion.
2. By selecting "Search for Course on FAI.gov," then searching for and completing FAC 049, you earn Continuing Learning Points (CLP) and receive a downloadable certificate, supporting your Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC).

Key Terms and References

• Section 508 Standards
  • Revised Section 508 Standards
  • Functional Performance Criteria
  • Section E202 General Exceptions
  • Section E202.7 Best Meets
• Laws and Regulations
  • 36 CFR 1194
  • 36 CFR Part 1194, Appendices A&C
  • FAR Subpart 2.2
  • FAR 10
  • FAR 1.602-2
  • FAR 1.603-3
  • Micro-purchase and the FAR (FAR Part 13)
  • Section 508 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR Part 39)
• Section 508.gov Resources
  • Accessibility Requirements Tool (ART)
  • Buy Accessible Products and Services
  • Buy Accessible Products and Services, Market Research
  • Determine Section 508 Standards and Exceptions
  • Find Your Section 508 Program Manager
  • Request Accessibility Information from Vendors
  • Section 508 IT Accessibility Community Listserv
  • Voluntary Product Accessibility Template
• Other Resources
  • Acquisition Gateway
  • Communities of Practice
  • How to Read a VPAT: Assessing Accessibility Conformance Reports
  • OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B, Improving the Management of Government Charge Card Programs
  • Solutions Finder

Reviewed/Updated: October 2024