Capt Corey Arruda

Corey Michael Arruda serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA4418 628 Cons Pk unit of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical military infrastructure at Joint Base Charleston and associated installations. He manages the full lifecycle of procurement actions for construction, maintenance, and mission-enabling services, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. His portfolio primarily encompasses facility infrastructure projects, utility system upgrades, and technical support services essential to operational readiness and airfield resilience. Arruda plays a pivotal role in translating mission requirements into executable contracts that align with DoD priorities for infrastructure modernization and environmental compliance. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site development and civil works, PROTECT KITCHEN EXHAUST CLEANING, LLC for specialized facility hygiene services, ACCESS PORTABLE TOILETS INC for temporary sanitation solutions, and ML Armaments LLC for security-related equipment. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach to vendor engagement, combining established prime contractors with niche service providers to meet diverse operational needs across base operations and mission-critical environments. Arruda demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with 44.4% of his awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate effort to foster economic opportunity among qualified small firms. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with federal socioeconomic goals and DoD initiatives to expand the defense industrial base. His procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), accounting for 40% of activity, followed by 334511 (aeronautical systems manufacturing), 332321 (metal window and door manufacturing), and 541715 (physical and engineering R&D). This specialization reveals deep expertise in facility systems integration, defense-related instrumentation, and technical support services critical to sustaining high-readiness military installations.