Corey Richards

Corey Richards serves as a Contracting Officer at W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, responsible for managing the acquisition lifecycle of ground combat and support vehicle systems under the Department of the Army. He plays a critical role in ensuring the readiness and technological superiority of armored vehicles, tactical wheeled platforms, and associated ordnance systems through strategic procurement of engineered components and integrated logistics solutions. His portfolio primarily encompasses complex defense acquisitions governed by FAR and DFARS, with a focus on manufacturing, sustainment, and modernization contracts requiring rigorous technical oversight and performance-based acquisition methodologies. Corey maintains enduring relationships with key industrial partners including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing, A&M Aerostuctures, and Bowhead Avionics Manufacturing. These contractors provide specialized fabricated metal components, armored vehicle subsystems, and avionics integration services essential to Army modernization efforts. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor collaboration, performance accountability, and technical compliance, fostering partnerships with firms possessing proven expertise in military-grade manufacturing and systems integration. His procurement pattern reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 91.7% of awards issued under no set-aside authority, indicating a focus on technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. Nevertheless, he consistently allocates 8.3% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating measured support for small business participation without compromising mission-critical performance requirements. Corey’s acquisitions are concentrated in NAICS 332999 (miscellaneous fabricated metal products) and 336992 (military armored vehicle and tank component manufacturing), reflecting deep technical expertise in armored vehicle systems, structural components, and survivability enhancements. He also procures specialized security systems services under NAICS 561621, underscoring his domain knowledge in integrated force protection technologies and battlefield-ready hardware.