Robin Goon

Robin Goon serves as a procurement professional within the Contracts Services office of the Library of Congress, supporting the agency’s mission to preserve and expand public access to the nation’s cultural and intellectual heritage through strategic acquisitions of information technology and media services. Responsible for managing complex contracts in digital stewardship, Goon specializes in procuring services related to large-scale digitization, metadata systems, and digital preservation infrastructure. Their work ensures the Library’s collections remain accessible and technologically sustainable, focusing on high-precision technical solutions that bridge archival integrity with modern digital platforms. Goon maintains consistent 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, reflecting a preference for mission-aligned organizations with deep expertise in accessibility, media digitization, and cultural heritage technology. Partnerships with Castro & Company, LLC and the Utah State Library Division further underscore a pattern of collaboration with institutions that bring niche capabilities in audiovisual archiving and inclusive design. These relationships are built on long-term trust and technical specificity rather than volume-based contracting. Goon’s procurement portfolio reflects a 100% non-set-aside approach, indicating a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications. While no formal preferences for 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs are applied, the selection process prioritizes vendors with demonstrable expertise in digital preservation and accessibility compliance, often resulting in awards to organizations with specialized institutional missions. The primary NAICS focus areas include Other Computer Related Services (541519) and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (512199), reflecting procurement of digital conversion, metadata enrichment, and media management systems. Additional emphasis is placed on Computer Merchant Wholesalers (423430), Scientific Consulting (541690), and Research and Development (541712), underscoring expertise in acquiring integrated technology solutions for archival systems, software interoperability, and digital curation research.