Mario Dizon

Mario serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contracts Services office of the Library of Congress, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical information technology and media services that support the preservation, digitization, and public accessibility of the nation’s cultural heritage. His portfolio centers on complex procurements for digital stewardship systems, metadata management platforms, and accessibility-compliant media solutions. Mario plays a pivotal role in ensuring that procurement strategies align with the Library’s mandate to modernize archival infrastructure while maintaining compliance with federal acquisition regulations and digital accessibility standards under Section 508. Mario maintains long-standing relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Accessibility Services Inc., and the University of Washington, reflecting a preference for organizations with deep expertise in accessibility, digital archiving, and cultural heritage technology. His contracting patterns emphasize collaboration with mission-aligned entities that bring technical proficiency in assistive technologies, audiovisual digitization, and large-scale digital preservation systems. These partnerships are characterized by sustained engagement, technical alignment, and a shared commitment to inclusive access. Mario’s procurement activity shows no reliance on socioeconomic set-asides, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic focus on technical merit and domain expertise over socioeconomic categorization, prioritizing capability and compliance over certification-based preferences. His approach underscores a results-driven procurement philosophy grounded in performance outcomes and mission fit. His primary NAICS focus includes Other Computer Related Services (541519) and Computer Programming Services (541511), indicating a strong emphasis on custom software development for digital library systems. He also routinely procures services under NAICS 511210 (software publishing) and 423430 (computer equipment wholesale), underscoring expertise in integrated technology solutions for digital collection management, accessibility tools, and metadata infrastructure.