Corey Parkes

Corey Parkes serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Protective Service East CCG Division 1 Acquisition Division, under the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Procurement Operations. In this role, he is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurement actions for protective security services and integrated surveillance systems essential to federal facility safety. He executes complex contract solicitations, evaluates technical proposals, and ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations to support mission-critical security operations. His portfolio primarily consists of performance-based contracts for manned guarding, access control systems, video surveillance integration, and cybersecurity-enabled physical security solutions. Corey maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including GXC MAX INC, FLATTER, INC, and ENPROVERA CORP, all of which provide specialized security systems integration and operational support services. His procurement approach emphasizes vendor reliability, technical compliance, and performance accountability, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of delivering scalable, interoperable security solutions across federal sites. He engages with contractors through competitive bidding processes and performance-based contract structures to ensure mission readiness and operational continuity. Corey’s contracting activity reflects a 100% preference for non-set-aside procurements, indicating a strategic focus on open competition to achieve optimal value and technical capability. While small business set-asides are not currently utilized in his portfolio, his process remains fully compliant with socioeconomic requirements, prioritizing merit-based selection over categorical preferences. His primary procurement focus is on NAICS 561621—Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)—where he specializes in acquiring advanced physical security technologies, including electronic access control, intrusion detection, and integrated command and control systems. His technical expertise lies in procuring turnkey security solutions that combine hardware, software, and personnel services to protect federal infrastructure against evolving threats.