Do agencies have to retrofit EIT procured prior to June 21, 2001?
Federal agencies are not required to “retrofit” existing technologies procured prior to June 21, 2001, unless the agency is maintaining or updating the technology. For example, software applications, printers or copiers purchased prior to June 21, 2001, do not have to be replaced. However, after June 21, 2001, all software applications, printers or copiers procured need to meet the applicable technical provisions. If a requiring official wanted to procure the newest version of the Microsoft Office suite, then he/she should ensure that the version met the applicable software applications technical provisions. Also, all changes to a web site made after this date would have to meet the applicable web-based technical provisions for the Intranet and Internet. Web sites are constantly changing so web developers’ need to be sure each of the changes meet the applicable web-based technical provision.
Related Questions
- If an agency began work on EIT prior to June 21, 2001 that will be developed entirely in-house, but won be completed until after June 21, 2001, does this EIT have to meet the 508 requirements?
- Does Section 508 apply to a Federal agencys existing EIT procured prior to June 21, 2001?
- Do agencies have to retrofit EIT procured prior to June 21, 2001?
