Corey L. Scott

Corey L. Scott serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), where he plays a pivotal role in executing procurements that advance the nation’s rail safety and modernization priorities. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for engineering, technical consulting, and data-driven analytical services, ensuring alignment with FRA’s mission to enhance infrastructure resilience, improve human factors safety protocols, and deploy predictive modeling tools for rail operations. His work supports mission-critical initiatives through compliant, performance-based contracting under FAR and agency-specific guidelines, with a focus on delivering innovative, technically rigorous solutions. Corey collaborates with a diverse pool of contractors specializing in rail engineering, systems analysis, and technical consulting, fostering partnerships with both large firms and small businesses capable of delivering specialized expertise in rail safety and operational modeling. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages vendors with proven capabilities in rail infrastructure assessment, simulation development, and geographic information systems (GIS) for track inspection analytics. His contracting approach emphasizes competitive transparency, technical evaluation rigor, and vendor accountability to ensure deliverables meet stringent federal safety standards. Corey demonstrates a strong preference for open competition, with 85% of his acquisitions conducted without set-asides, reflecting the specialized nature of the services required. However, he actively supports socioeconomic programs, allocating 10% of his portfolio to Total Small Business Set-Asides and 5% to 8(a) competed contracts. His patterns indicate a deliberate effort to integrate small businesses with relevant technical credentials, particularly those certified in engineering and scientific consulting services. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services), encompassing rail infrastructure inspection systems, human factors analysis, predictive capacity modeling, and surveying services. He frequently procures custom software solutions for data integration and mapping, underscoring his domain expertise in applying advanced analytics to rail safety and operational efficiency.