Corey M. Berry

Corey M. Berry serves as a Contract Specialist responsible for managing the full lifecycle of federal acquisitions, from requirement validation and market research through solicitation, evaluation, award, and contract administration. In this role, Corey supports the agency’s mission by ensuring compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and promoting transparent, competitive procurement practices. He routinely handles service-based contracts across professional, educational, and organizational support domains, with a focus on non-personal services that enhance operational efficiency and workforce development. Corey cultivates collaborative relationships with a diverse range of vendors, including small businesses, professional service firms, and training providers. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages with firms specializing in human resources consulting, management development, and nonprofit administrative services. His contracting approach emphasizes fair competition, clear performance metrics, and vendor accountability, fostering long-term partnerships built on compliance and performance excellence. Corey demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with nearly 25% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, including 8(a) competed contracts. His pattern reflects a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses, aligning with federal goals to increase small business participation. Though the majority of his acquisitions remain unrestricted, his targeted use of 8(a) and total small business set-asides underscores a balanced approach to competition and socioeconomic equity. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 519130 (Other Activities Related to Advertising), 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), and 541612 (Human Resources Consulting Services). These categories reflect his expertise in acquiring workforce development, organizational training, and administrative support services. Corey’s technical domain expertise lies in designing solicitations that attract qualified providers of educational programming, leadership development, and nonprofit management services, ensuring the agency’s human capital needs are met through innovative, performance-driven contracts.