Corey Rackley

Corey L. Rackley serves as a Contracting Specialist responsible for managing complex acquisitions within the defense and aerospace supply chain. His role involves executing full lifecycle procurement actions in compliance with FAR and agency-specific regulations, ensuring timely and compliant award of contracts for critical technical systems. Rackley specializes in high-value, mission-critical procurements involving propulsion systems, avionics, and electronic components for military and government aircraft platforms. He works closely with program managers, technical evaluators, and legal advisors to structure solicitations that balance performance requirements with fiscal responsibility and regulatory adherence. Rackley’s contractor relationships are primarily with Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers specializing in aircraft engine components and motor vehicle electrical systems. While no single vendor dominates his portfolio, he routinely engages with firms possessing AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, emphasizing quality management and defense industrial base readiness. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven technical capabilities and robust supply chain controls, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory compliance. His contracting approach reflects a strong emphasis on open competition, with 84.6% of actions conducted without set-asides. However, he consistently reserves 7.7% of opportunities for Total Small Business Set-Asides and another 7.7% for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals under FAR Part 19. This balanced strategy ensures broad market access while maintaining mission readiness through competitive sourcing. Rackley’s technical focus is concentrated in NAICS 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), which accounts for 83.3% of his acquisitions, and NAICS 336320 (Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing), representing 16.7%. He specializes in procuring turbine components, fuel control systems, wiring harnesses, and electronic control units, requiring deep familiarity with aerospace engineering standards and DoD technical specifications. His expertise lies at the intersection of propulsion technology and electronic systems integration within defense transportation platforms.