Cody W. Shumaker

Cody W. Shumaker serves as a Contracting Specialist at the Department of the Air Force’s FA2860 316 Cons Pk facility, where he manages procurement activities critical to sustaining operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. His portfolio centers on acquiring integrated security systems, communications hardware, audiovisual equipment, and facility maintenance services essential to command, control, and communications (C3) missions. Shumaker ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract actions with the agency’s strategic priorities in infrastructure resilience and air operations support. He routinely handles both simplified acquisitions and negotiated contracts, balancing technical requirements with timely delivery to meet mission-critical timelines. Shumaker maintains established relationships with key vendors including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting a focus on environmental compliance, specialized material handling, and industrial support services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes and long-term vendor partnerships, often engaging contractors with proven expertise in defense-adjacent logistics and hazardous material management. These relationships are cultivated through consistent engagement, clear performance metrics, and adherence to quality assurance protocols. A strong advocate for small business participation, Shumaker consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 62.5% of his awards designated for small businesses, including 25% specifically for Women-Owned Small Businesses. His socioeconomic contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate effort to expand opportunity within the defense supply chain while ensuring competitive, compliant sourcing. He actively leverages set-aside authorities to foster diversity and resilience in the vendor base supporting Air Force operations. Shumaker’s procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS categories including 561990 (All Other Support Services), 332994 (Small Arms and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), and 611512 (Flight Training), reflecting a technical domain spanning security infrastructure, ordnance support, and aviation training services. His expertise lies in acquiring specialized equipment and services that directly enable airfield operations, safety systems, and mission-critical training environments, ensuring alignment with Air Force readiness standards.