What are examples of issues an agency may wish to consider when drafting a solicitation to acquire EIT?
Among other things, agencies should consider drafting solicitations in a way that they may accept a product or service that partially meets the applicable technical provisions if no product is available that meets all applicable technical provisions. Solicitations should also indicate that products that provide equivalent facilitation will be considered along with those that meet the applicable specific technical provisions (in Subpart B) of the Access Board’s standards. Sample language addressing the evaluation of offers for EIT (that could appear in section “M” of a solicitation) might include the following. (NOTE: This is illustrative strawman language that must be tailored to the specific requirements of an individual procurement. Like all information in this document, agency personnel must consult appropriate officials within their agencies for formal advice.) To be considered eligible for award, offerors must propose goods and/or services that meet the applicable provisions of th
