Corey S. Hooper

Corey S. Hooper serves as a Contracting Specialist within the FA3300 42 Cons Cc under the Department of the Air Force, supporting Air University’s mission to enhance operational readiness through advanced educational and technical infrastructure. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurements focused on immersive simulation technologies, command and control audiovisual systems, and mission-critical facility upgrades. His acquisitions are strategically aligned with modernizing training environments for military educators and personnel, ensuring compliance with federal contracting regulations while delivering scalable, secure, and interoperable solutions across Air Force installations. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Corey maintains a dynamic network of vendors specializing in defense-grade technical services, educational technology, and facility modernization. He fosters collaborative relationships with both large primes and niche small businesses, emphasizing performance-based contracting and outcome-driven deliverables. His procurement approach prioritizes innovation, reliability, and lifecycle support, particularly for systems requiring integration with existing Air Force command structures and training platforms. Corey demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 30% of his acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He consistently leverages socioeconomic programs to expand vendor diversity, favoring small businesses capable of delivering specialized technical services in education technology and security systems. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to cultivate a resilient supplier base aligned with Air Force resilience goals. His primary NAICS focus includes Security Systems Services (561621), reflecting his oversight of surveillance, access control, and cybersecurity-enabled infrastructure; Educational Support Services (611710) and Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction (611699), underscoring his role in enabling instructional environments; and niche categories such as Industrial Fan and Blower Manufacturing (333413), indicating procurement for environmental control systems in training facilities. His expertise lies at the intersection of defense education infrastructure and mission-critical technical procurement.