We test, we don't just read
Every claim we evaluate is verified against the live product or sandboxed instance — not just compared to the VPAT narrative.
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 WCAG 2.1 AA success criterion and 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 72-hour review available for 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
We do not take vendor engagements on the same product within the review window. Your review is unconflicted, period.
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, signed by a credentialed evaluator, and accurate. Others over-claim 'Supports' on criteria they never tested, omit assistive-technology testing entirely, or were generated by tools without human review. A buyer-side review separates the credible reports from the marketing documents.How fast can you deliver a buyer-side review?
Typical turnaround is 5–7 business days per product for a focused review of priority claims. Expedited 72-hour delivery is available when an award decision is imminent. Pricing is fixed-fee per product.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 and product access. We'll come back with scope, evaluator, and turnaround within one business day.