Ke'Shae Perry

Ke’Shae Perry supports the Contracts Services office at the Library of Congress in executing strategic procurements that advance the nation’s digital stewardship of cultural and intellectual heritage. Responsible for managing complex acquisitions in information technology and media services, Perry facilitates the acquisition of solutions critical to large-scale digitization, metadata management, and digital preservation initiatives. Their work ensures the Library’s collections remain accessible, secure, and technologically sustainable, aligning procurement activities directly with the agency’s mission to modernize public access to archival materials through innovative technical infrastructure. Perry maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Accessibility Services Inc., and the University of Washington, reflecting a focus on organizations with deep expertise in accessibility, digital archiving, and research-driven services. These partnerships are characterized by long-term collaboration, technical alignment, and a shared commitment to inclusive design and preservation standards. The contractor base includes both nonprofit institutions and small businesses with niche capabilities in assistive technologies and cultural heritage informatics. Perry’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside categories. This approach prioritizes technical merit and mission alignment over socioeconomic classifications, indicating a deliberate strategy to source the most capable and specialized providers regardless of business size or certification status. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, the nature of the procurements often naturally engages small and mid-sized firms with specialized domain knowledge. The primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services), underscoring expertise in custom software development, systems integration, and strategic planning for digital library ecosystems. Perry consistently acquires services related to content management platforms, metadata standards implementation, accessibility compliance tools, and digital preservation architectures, demonstrating deep technical fluency in the evolving landscape of cultural heritage IT.