Corey M. Schaefer

Corey M. Schaefer serves as a Contract Specialist with the W4MM USA Joint Munitions Command, a critical component of the Department of Defense responsible for the lifecycle management of conventional ammunition and explosives. In this role, he executes complex acquisition strategies to secure engineering, systems design, and technical support services essential to sustaining and modernizing the Army’s warfighting capabilities. His portfolio centers on mission-critical procurements that ensure operational readiness across land, air, and naval forces, with a focus on delivering reliable, safe, and scalable munitions systems through full lifecycle acquisition practices including requirements validation, source selection, and contract administration. Schaefer collaborates with a diverse range of technical contractors, primarily in engineering and computer systems design services, fostering long-term partnerships with firms capable of supporting advanced munitions development, simulation modeling, and logistics automation. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his working relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade systems integration, cybersecurity compliance, and DoD acquisition regulations. He consistently engages with contractors who demonstrate technical agility and adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation standards. His contracting patterns reflect a strong emphasis on open competition, with 91.7% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides, aligning with the agency’s need for broad technical capability and mission-critical continuity. Nevertheless, he actively supports small business participation, with 8.3% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced commitment to both scale and socioeconomic goals. Schaefer’s procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services), reflecting the agency’s reliance on technical expertise in munitions system design, digital modeling, and automated logistics platforms. He also procures related services in electronic manufacturing and support operations, underscoring his domain expertise in defense technology integration and industrial base sustainment.