Corey Lisenbee

Corey Lisenbee serves as a key procurement professional within the Missile Defense Agency, supporting the development and fielding of integrated missile defense systems critical to national security. Responsible for managing complex acquisition programs, Lisenbee oversees contracts tied to advanced research, sensor modernization, and guided weapon system integration. Their work directly enables MDA’s mission to enhance layered defense architectures across all phases of ballistic missile flight, with a focus on midcourse and terminal-phase interception technologies. Lisenbee handles high-stakes, technical acquisitions requiring deep engineering expertise and rigorous testing protocols, often coordinating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities. Lisenbee maintains strong, ongoing relationships with prime contractors including Lockheed Martin Corp and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, who provide core missile defense hardware, software, and systems integration services. Jacobs Technology Inc. is also a consistent partner, delivering engineering and facilities support. These partnerships reflect a preference for established defense industrial base vendors with proven track records in aerospace and defense systems, though Lisenbee actively balances these relationships with opportunities for small business participation. A significant portion of Lisenbee’s portfolio—36.4%—is allocated to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to expanding small business involvement in missile defense innovation. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB) are dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strategic effort to cultivate a diverse supplier base capable of supporting advanced technical requirements. Lisenbee’s procurement activity is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541715, reflecting a primary focus on research and development in physical and engineering sciences, particularly in guidance, radar, and intercept technologies. Additional activity spans guided missile manufacturing, facilities support, and specialized electrical and environmental systems, underscoring expertise in end-to-end missile defense system lifecycle support—from R&D through fielding and sustainment.