Sources Sought – Quality Assurance Scanning Hosted Service
ID: 50310225Q0061Type: Sources Sought
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20549, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/5fba6498efa04d469fdd9c24aa0d934f/view
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    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking information from vendors regarding a hosted service subscription for quality assurance scanning of its SEC.gov website. The primary objective is to automate the identification and resolution of various website issues, including misspelled words, outdated content, broken links, accessibility problems, and slow page load times, while generating user-friendly reports that highlight necessary fixes. This initiative is crucial for maintaining an accessible, efficient, and well-organized online presence, ultimately enhancing user experience and governance through improved website performance and compliance. Interested parties must submit their responses, including a summary cover letter, product description, and price estimate, to Pleshette Brown at brownpl@sec.gov by 12:00 PM ET on May 30, 2025. This announcement is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.

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    Pleshette Brown
    brownpl@sec.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Draft Requirements - Quality Assurance Scanning.pdf
    The SEC is seeking a hosted service subscription for quality assurance scanning of its SEC.gov website. The service aims to automate the identification and resolution of various website issues, including misspelled words, outdated content, broken links, accessibility problems, and slow page load times. It should provide routine scans and generate user-friendly reports, highlighting where fixes are needed and incorporating web traffic data for comprehensive analysis. Key requirements for the service include automation on a set schedule, the ability to rescan specific pages, a detailed index of all website content, adherence to web policy rules, and performance testing of pages. Additional features involve sharing reports specific to different sections of SEC.gov and the capability to scan pages at multiple resolutions. This initiative underscores the SEC's commitment to maintaining an accessible, efficient, and well-organized online presence, ultimately enhancing user experience and governance through improved website performance and compliance.
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