Cody Grey

Cody Grey serves as the primary procurement lead for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, overseeing acquisitions critical to national biosecurity and agricultural protection. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracting actions, Grey ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while advancing APHIS’s mission to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive pests and animal diseases. Their portfolio primarily includes technical services, facility maintenance, and specialized logistics support essential to diagnostic laboratories, field surveillance operations, and biocontainment infrastructure. Grey’s role demands precision in aligning contract requirements with scientific and operational needs, often involving high-stakes, time-sensitive procurements tied to emergency response and regulatory compliance. Grey maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors, including Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Thorobred Aviation Maintenance, Inc., and AR6 Construction & Engineering, LLC, reflecting a pattern of engagement with firms capable of delivering aviation support, facility upgrades, and technical engineering services. These partnerships are typically formed through competitive solicitation processes and emphasize performance-based outcomes, with a preference for vendors demonstrating specialized expertise in biosecure environments and federal compliance protocols. The recurring engagement with Thorobred Aviation Maintenance suggests sustained reliance on niche aviation logistics capabilities critical to APHIS’s field operations. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Grey’s contracting approach, with over 73% of awards designated for small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses also receive targeted consideration, reflecting a deliberate socioeconomic strategy to broaden vendor diversity. The low incidence of no-set-aside awards underscores a proactive effort to foster opportunity among small, community-based firms aligned with federal inclusion goals. Grey’s procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including software publishing (513210), janitorial services (561720), and HVAC contracting (238220), indicating a blend of digital infrastructure, facility maintenance, and environmental control needs. The emphasis on electronic computer manufacturing (334111) further signals investment in secure, specialized hardware for diagnostic and surveillance systems, demonstrating technical fluency across both IT and physical infrastructure domains essential to APHIS’s mission.