Corey Smith, Contract Specialist

Corey Smith serves as a Contract Specialist within the W6QM Micc-ft Knox under the Department of the Army, where he plays a critical role in procuring essential hospitality, food service, and recreational infrastructure to sustain troop readiness and quality of life. His portfolio centers on mission-critical acquisitions for lodging, dining, and morale-enhancing facilities that directly support operational tempo and military family welfare. Smith manages a diverse range of contract types, including indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and requirements contracts, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning procurements with strategic readiness objectives. He maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including CHENEGA GOVERNMENT MISSION SOLUTIONS, LLC, OCS-NCS JV II, LLC, SPACE AGE ENGINEERING, INC, and C.R. & A. CUSTOM APPAREL INC., reflecting a balanced mix of large-capacity service providers and specialized manufacturers. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, with a focus on long-term vendor partnerships that deliver scalable, high-quality support services across multiple garrison locations. Smith prioritizes reliability, compliance, and operational continuity in vendor selection, often re-engaging proven contractors to maintain service standards. His procurement patterns reflect a strong commitment to small business participation, with approximately one-third of awards structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to expand economic opportunity within the defense support ecosystem. While the majority of acquisitions are open to all competitors, his consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic alignment with Department of Defense socioeconomic goals. Corey’s technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 611620 (Sports and Recreation Instruction), 812990 (All Other Personal Services), and 315990 (Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing), reflecting his specialization in recreational programming, facility support services, and custom military apparel. His expertise spans the integration of personnel services with physical infrastructure, ensuring that procurement decisions directly enhance troop morale, compliance with uniform standards, and access to wellness-oriented amenities.