Matthew DiGiesi

Matthew DiGiesi serves as a Contract Specialist within the Contracts Services office of the Library of Congress, where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance the nation’s digital stewardship of cultural and intellectual heritage. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for information technology and media services, with a focus on digitization infrastructure, metadata systems, and digital preservation platforms. His work directly supports the Library’s mission to ensure broad public access to archived materials through secure, scalable, and accessible technological solutions. DiGiesi routinely handles complex, high-stakes contracts requiring deep technical evaluation and compliance with federal acquisition regulations, particularly in the domains of software development, data management, and accessibility compliance. He maintains longstanding relationships with key contractors including the Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Utah State Library Division, Castro & Company, LLC, Accessibility Services Inc., and the University of Washington. These partnerships reflect a preference for mission-aligned organizations with proven expertise in accessible technology, archival digitization, and specialized library services. DiGiesi fosters collaborative, performance-based vendor relationships that prioritize innovation, compliance, and user-centered design, particularly for users with disabilities. DiGiesi’s procurement portfolio reflects a strong emphasis on full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued without set-asides. While he does not prioritize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his contracting practices remain fully compliant with all federal small business participation goals, ensuring equitable opportunity through transparent, merit-based evaluation criteria. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 511210 (Software Publishers), followed by 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services). He specializes in acquiring custom software, digital preservation tools, metadata enrichment systems, and assistive technologies, demonstrating deep expertise in the technical requirements of large-scale library digitization and accessibility compliance.