ATTENTION BANKCARD HOLDERS: Beginning April 1, 2005, E&IT micropurchases (Electronic and Information Technology purchases under $2500) will no longer be exempt from Section 508 requirements. In preparation for this, we have added Bankcard specific information to this Guidance page. Links of particular interest to our Bankcard holders have been marked with

General Information:

• Section 508 - NASA Agency Site

• Section 508 - GSA Site (Includes FAQ's)

• Section 508 Implementation Guidance for GRC Acquisitions

• Section 508 Definitions

Templates/Worksheets:

• Bankcard Purchases E&IT Market Research Worksheet

• NASA Market Research Analysis Report Template (MS Word format)
  (complete with new section on EIT accessibility, non-availability memo and undue burden memo)

• GRC version of Non-Availability Memo (MS Word Format)

• GRC version of Undue Burden Exception Determination (MS Word Format)

References:

• NEW - Market Survey Information by Vendor

• Summary of Section 508 Standards

• Section 508 Technical Standards from 36 CFR Part 1194

• PIC 01-13 (EIT Accessibility)

• Product and Service Codes potentially affected by Section 508

• Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Site
  Note: Part 10 (Market Research) and Subpart 39.2 (EIT) are applicable.

Documents and Presentations:

• Section 508 for Agency Purchase Card Presentation (Revised March 2005) (MS PowerPoint format)

• EIT Briefing Overview (Revised 11/26/01) (MS PowerPoint format)

• EIT Briefing Procurement (Revised April 2002) (MS PowerPoint format)

Go to Section 508 Compliance Home Page

Go to Procurement Internal Web Site (nasa.gov domain only)