| Location: | Federal |
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| Posted: | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Due: | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Agency: | Government of Canada |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 30006285B |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Description
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) have a requirement for accessibility User Testing services to meet the Government of Canada accessibility standards, which will allow DFO to enhance the quality of its digital content and products.
To achieve accessibility standards, DFO has determined that conducting accessibility testing services with real users of assistive technology will significantly improve user experience, especially for individuals with disabilities.
2.0 BACKGROUND
The Accessible Canada Act came into effect on June 21st, 2019. DFO has been working to ensure that its digital solutions are accessible and in compliance with the Government of Canada Accessibility Standards. To achieve this goal, the User Experience branch in the Chief Digital Officer Sector has identified the need for accessibility testing services by engaging with persons with disabilities (PwD) to gather their feedback.
3.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
There are no security requirements associated with this requirement.
4.0 PERIOD OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT
The proposed contract is for a period of one (1) year, from September 8, 2025 to September 7, 2026 with an option to extend the contract for two(2) additional 12 months periods.
The estimated contract period will be 12 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/04/01.
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