Section 508 Compliance & Your Website — What DC-Area Businesses and Government Contractors Need to Know
Most DC-area businesses assume Section 508 compliance is something federal agencies handle internally. It isn't. If your organization contracts with a federal agency, receives federal funding, or sells digital products to the government, Section 508 requirements extend directly to you — and your website is almost certainly part of what needs to meet the standard. This guide covers what Section 508 is, who it applies to, what WCAG 2.0 AA actually requires, and how DC-area contractors and nonprofits can get compliant before it becomes a problem.
How to Market a Government Contracting Business (When Your Buyer Is the Government)
Your buyer doesn't browse Instagram. They don't Google your service category. They work through a procurement process bound by regulations, evaluation criteria, and competitive requirements. Marketing a government contracting business means positioning your company before the solicitation drops — through relationships, contract vehicles, past performance, and a capability statement that communicates exactly what you do and why you're qualified. Here's how.