We test, we don't just read
Claims selected for evaluation are checked against the available product or test environment using the methods stated in the scope.
VPAT Review for Procurement
Validate vendor VPATs before you award the contract.
An independent, buyer-side review of vendor Accessibility Conformance Reports. We test the product against the claims, flag over-claiming and missing evidence, and deliver a risk memo your contracting officer can put in the file.
What we deliver
Deliverables and scope.
- Independent test of vendor claims against the actual product
- Gap analysis per success criterion in the applicable WCAG version and per Section 508 chapter
- Risk memo with accept / condition / remediate / reject recommendations
- Evidence appendix (screenshots, screen-reader transcripts, scan output)
- Optional Q&A session with your evaluation panel
- Expedited review considered for defined pre-award decisions
Built for
Built for these buyers.
- Federal agency contracting officers and Section 508 program offices
- State and local procurement evaluating SaaS, portals, or LMS bids
- Higher-ed IT procurement and disability-services partners
- Prime contractors stacking vendor VPATs across their solution
Why buyers choose us
Risk language buyers can use
Findings are written for procurement and legal, not engineering — accept / condition / remediate / reject, with rationale your COR can defend.
Independent of the vendor
Potential conflicts and the relationship to prior remediation work are identified during scoping so the appropriate independent or quality-assurance role can be documented.
Buyer-side VPAT review FAQ
What is a buyer-side VPAT review?
A buyer-side VPAT review is an independent validation of a vendor's Accessibility Conformance Report performed for the procuring entity — not the vendor. We test the vendor's product against the claims in the VPAT and produce a risk memo a contracting officer or evaluation panel can act on before contract award.Why not trust the vendor's VPAT?
VPATs vary widely in rigor. Some are evidence-backed and accurate. Others over-claim 'Supports,' omit relevant testing, or lack enough detail to evaluate the claim. A buyer-side review examines the document and the product within the agreed scope.How fast can you deliver a buyer-side review?
Timing depends on the product, access, priority claims, required testing methods, and reporting needs. Expedited requests are considered against the actual scope and available capacity before a delivery date is confirmed.What does the deliverable look like?
A risk memo addressed to your contracting or evaluation team that lists each VPAT claim we tested, whether the product actually supports it, severity of any gap, and a recommendation (accept, accept with condition, request remediation, or do not accept). Designed for procurement files, not engineering backlogs.
Pre-award decision on the table?
Send the vendor's VPAT, product-access details, decision date, and priority claims. We will review the scope and available capacity before confirming timing.