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TecAccess Awarded GSA Schedule 70 Contract
(804) 749-8646
info@tecaccess.net
Rockville, VA - December 10, 2009 -- TecAccess, an award winning provider of accessible Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) solutions, today announced that it was awarded an Information Technology Schedule 70 contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the procurement arm of the federal government. The five-year contract streamlines the ability of Federal customers to purchase TecAccess´ accessibility consulting, including Section 508 testing and remediation, and other E&IT related services.
"TecAccess is very pleased to make our services available through GSA," said Debra Ruh, Founder and CEO, TecAccess. "By simplifying the procurement challenge, our GSA Schedule 70 contract helps TecAccess and prospective government clients focus on what matters most -- efficiently assessing and resolving critical accessibility challenges and Section 508 standards that are required for all Federal agencies and vendors."
Federal, State and local agencies can obtain information about TecAccess´ GSA Schedule 70 contract services on the GSA Advantage web site at: www.gsaadvantage.gov (search for Contract Number: GS-35F-0125W) or by contacting TecAccess directly at 804-749-8646. TecAccess services are offered under the Special Item Number (SIN) 132-50 and 132-51, Information Technology Professional Services and the award is effective November 30, 2009 through November 29, 2014.
The TecAccess profile can be found here:
http://www.gsaelibrary.gsa.gov/ElibMain/contractorInfo.do?contractNumber=
GS-35F-0125W&contractorName=TECACCESS+LLC&executeQuery=YES.
"Our goal is to ensure that Federal agencies and vendors are aware of -- and prepared for - mounting changes in accessibility guidelines and mandates that impact human resources, IT, communications, and risk management departments in all levels of government," said Debra Ruh. "2009 produced major accessibility changes that all agencies and vendors must now be prepared to address, such changes as WCAG 2.0, the pending Section 508 Refresh, the recent amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the soon to be ratified UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which includes IT accessibility mandates."
TecAccess, who is SBA 8(a) certified, has worked with Federal agencies for over 10 years. Having the GSA Schedule 70 will allow the growing company to pursue additional contracts and support the agencies with a streamlined procurement vehicles. As the most award accessibility consultancy in the business, TecAccess is uniquely positioned to undertake the challenge of developing creative Section 508 solutions because it is composed of the very individuals for whom accessibility guidelines were designed. The majority of TecAccess associates are people with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. As such, TecAccess possess the inherent capability of realistically evaluating accessibility and Section 508 compliance from the perspective of the target audience - people with disabilities.
TecAccess´ complete suite accessibility services, including products such as the Accessibility Matrix and Section 508 Today, enable government agencies and vendors to meet their legal requirements while making their products and services available to all stakeholders. TecAccess has a rich history of working within the Federal government, and with federal vendors. The Information Technology Schedule 70 contract by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) will strengthen the ability of Federal customers to purchase TecAccess´ award-winning accessibility services.
About TecAccess
TecAccess is the most awarded risk management and accessibility consultancy in the world. TecAccess turns potential risks into a marketplace advantage through leading accessibility services and products. With a focus on Section 508 compliance, TecAccess makes Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) accessible to the world´s largest and fastest growing demographic - people with disabilities. TecAccess is a certified Woman-Owned and SBA certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB).
For further information about TecAccess, please call: (804) 749-8646, e-mail info@tecaccess.net, or visit our website at www.TecAccess.net.
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