Janet Mata-Hitz

Janet Mata-Hitz serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracts Services office of the Library of Congress, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance the nation’s digital stewardship of cultural and intellectual heritage. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for information technology and media services critical to large-scale digitization, metadata management, and digital preservation initiatives. Her work ensures the Library’s technological infrastructure supports public access to archival collections, with a focus on compliant, transparent contracting aligned with federal procurement regulations and mission-driven outcomes. Janet maintains enduring relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Accessibility Services Inc., and the University of Washington, among others. These partnerships reflect a consistent preference for organizations with deep expertise in accessibility, digital archiving, and library-specific information systems. Her contracting approach emphasizes collaboration with entities that bring proven experience in serving institutional and public-sector needs, particularly those with established track records in cultural heritage technology and inclusive design. Janet’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 100% of her awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While she does not routinely utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, her contracting decisions prioritize technical capability, mission alignment, and proven performance over socioeconomic categorization, ensuring the Library’s critical digital initiatives are supported by the most qualified vendors. Her primary NAICS focus areas include 519190 (Other Information Services), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), and 518210 (Computing Infrastructure Providers), underscoring her specialization in digital preservation platforms, accessibility-compliant content delivery systems, and data hosting services tailored to archival environments. She consistently procures services that enable metadata standardization, digital asset management, and user-accessible interfaces for historical collections, demonstrating deep domain expertise in cultural heritage technology procurement.