Purchasing with Part of an Order Being E&IT

By Dawn Futrell-Schilling, Compliance/Training Specialist

• Determine if any part of the order will be considered electronic and information technology (E&IT)
• Use the Buy Accessible wizard (www.buyaccessible.gov)
• Use the CSU VPAT Database (https://diva.sfsu.edu/vpat )
• Talk to the ATI Compliance Specialist
• Talk to Procurement & Contract Services
• No, the Product is not E&IT
• Enter Requisition in CMS
• Requisition is turned into PO
• Product Purchased
• Yes, the product is E&IT
• Request VPAT - Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (if unsuccessful in finding it in the CSU VPAT database) from vendor as part of your quote
• Evaluate Product for Business needs and accessibility
• Select product that best meets criteria
• Submit E&IT Checklist & VPAT to ATI Compliance
• Enter requisition in CMS
• If product does not meet Section 508 or a vendor will not provide a VPAT, then if another similar product is available it must be considered

If you have any questions regarding accessibility requirements related to your purchase, please contact the Compliance/Training Specialist at futrell@csus.edu