Larry R. Register

Larry R. Register serves as a Senior Contracting Officer within the Contracts Services office of the Library of Congress, where he leads the acquisition of mission-critical services that enable the preservation, digitization, and public access to the nation’s cultural and intellectual heritage. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions centered on information technology, facility support, and administrative services essential to sustaining large-scale digital stewardship operations. His work directly supports the Library’s strategic goals by ensuring timely, compliant, and efficient contracting for systems that enhance metadata management, digital preservation, and accessibility of archival collections. Mr. Register maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of specialized contractors, including the 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 services, and institutional collaboration. His procurement approach emphasizes long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering specialized technical and operational support, particularly those with proven experience in serving federal cultural institutions and accessibility-focused missions. Mr. Register’s contracting activity reflects a non-set-aside orientation, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition, indicating a preference for technical merit and vendor capability over socioeconomic set-asides. While he does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his portfolio still includes small businesses that demonstrate specialized domain expertise, particularly in accessibility and institutional support services. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 561720 (Janitorial Services), 561320 (Temporary Help Services), 561621 (Security Systems Services), 722310 (Food Service Contractors), and 541611 (Administrative Management Consulting). These categories support the operational infrastructure of the Library’s digital initiatives, ensuring that facility, security, and administrative services align with the rigorous standards required for national archival stewardship.