Corey Chopko

Corey Chopko serves as a key procurement specialist within the Department of the Air Force under FA5641, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain critical aviation command and control infrastructure, aeronautical instrumentation, and secure communications systems. Focused on ensuring operational readiness across global installations, Chopko oversees the procurement of advanced computing and data processing services essential to modern air operations. Their role is central to the agency’s mission of maintaining resilient, high-availability networks and integrating next-generation IT capabilities into mission-critical environments, ensuring seamless interoperability and cybersecurity compliance across deployed platforms. Chopko works with a broad spectrum of federal IT service providers specializing in cloud infrastructure, data center operations, and secure network hosting. While no specific contractor relationships are currently identified in the dataset, the nature of the acquisitions suggests consistent engagement with firms possessing DoD IL5/IL6 security certifications, CMMC compliance, and experience supporting Air Force enterprise IT environments. The working relationship pattern reflects a preference for vendors with proven track records in delivering scalable, mission-aligned computing services under strict compliance frameworks. Chopko’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” This indicates a focus on technical capability and performance over socioeconomic preferences, aligning with the agency’s urgent need for rapid deployment of high-assurance systems. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in current contracting patterns, the technical rigor of the requirements naturally attracts qualified small and mid-sized IT firms with specialized expertise in secure infrastructure. The primary NAICS classification is 518210, indicating an exclusive focus on computing infrastructure providers, including data processing, web hosting, and related cloud services. Chopko procures mission-critical systems such as secure server farms, real-time data analytics platforms, and encrypted communications backbones that support aviation safety, air traffic coordination, and tactical command systems. Their technical domain expertise lies in enterprise-grade IT environments requiring FedRAMP authorization, DoD STIG compliance, and continuous monitoring under NIST 800-53 controls.