Corey Parkes

Corey Parkes serves as a key procurement professional within the FPS East CCG Division 2 Acq Division, operating under the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. In this role, he manages the acquisition of protective security officer services essential to safeguarding federal facilities and high-risk operational zones. His responsibilities include planning, soliciting, evaluating, and awarding contracts for both armed and unarmed security personnel, ensuring compliance with federal standards for physical security, access control, and threat deterrence. Parkes operates within a mission-critical environment where timely and effective procurement directly supports national security posture and personnel safety across a network of federal installations. His contractor relationships are primarily with firms specializing in security guard and patrol services, with a strong emphasis on performance-based contracting and task order execution under indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) mechanisms. While no specific vendor names are available, his procurement patterns indicate consistent engagement with experienced security service providers capable of meeting stringent federal training, background, and equipment requirements. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in accountability, quality assurance, and mission alignment. Parkes demonstrates a clear preference for open competition, with 77.8% of acquisitions conducted without set-asides. However, he actively supports socioeconomic programs, regularly awarding contracts to Women-Owned Small Businesses and occasionally to HUBZone, 8(a), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns, reflecting a balanced commitment to broadening vendor participation without compromising mission readiness. His procurement focus is overwhelmingly centered on NAICS 561612 (Security Guards and Patrol Services), with minor activity in NAICS 561621 (Security Systems Services). This specialization underscores his deep expertise in human-centric security solutions, including mobile patrols, fixed-site guarding, access control support, and emergency response coordination—all critical to sustaining the operational integrity of federal facilities.