Ted Croushore

Ted Croushore serves as a Contracting Officer within the Contracts Services office of the Library of Congress, where he leads the acquisition of information technology and media services critical to the nation’s digital stewardship mission. He manages full lifecycle procurements for systems supporting large-scale digitization, metadata enrichment, and long-term digital preservation of cultural heritage materials. His portfolio includes complex contracts for audiovisual equipment, accessibility technologies, and technical consulting services that enable public access to archival collections. Croushore ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurement strategies with the Library’s mission to modernize infrastructure and expand equitable digital access. Croushore maintains enduring 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, all of which deliver niche accessibility and preservation solutions. He also collaborates consistently with Castro & Company, LLC, and the Utah State Library Division, fostering partnerships rooted in subject-matter expertise rather than volume. These relationships reflect a preference for mission-aligned vendors with proven capabilities in accessible media, archival systems, and digital curation, often resulting in long-term, performance-based agreements. Croushore’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. While he does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, his approach prioritizes technical merit, past performance, and mission compatibility over socioeconomic categorization. This reflects a strategic focus on acquiring specialized capabilities essential to the Library’s technical infrastructure, where vendor expertise outweighs socioeconomic preferences. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334310 (audio and video equipment manufacturing) and 334111 (electronic computer manufacturing), reflecting his work with digitization hardware and archival storage systems. He also frequently procures services under 541618, 541613, and 541690, indicating deep engagement with technical consulting in digital preservation, metadata architecture, and accessibility compliance. Croushore’s expertise centers on the intersection of media technology and cultural heritage, ensuring acquisitions meet rigorous standards for longevity, interoperability, and universal access.