Corey Squires

Corey Squires supports the Defense Logistics Agency’s DCSO unit in executing mission-critical procurement initiatives focused on sustaining defense-grade industrial control and enterprise computing systems. Responsible for managing acquisitions of software licensing, technical data rights, and integrated maintenance services, Squires ensures operational continuity for legacy and modernized automation environments—particularly Rockwell Automation platforms. His work directly enables the agency’s strategic modernization goals by securing the technical foundations required for secure, scalable, and interoperable defense infrastructure. He handles complex, performance-based contracts requiring deep technical evaluation and lifecycle support planning, often coordinating with engineering and cybersecurity teams to align procurement outcomes with operational readiness requirements. Squires collaborates with a diverse range of vendors, including systems integrators, specialized software licensors, and technical services firms capable of delivering classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI)-compliant solutions. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement patterns indicate a preference for firms with demonstrated expertise in industrial control systems, IT modernization, and defense-compliant documentation practices. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in compliance, technical transparency, and proven delivery of mission-critical support services under strict DoD acquisition regulations. Squires maintains a strong orientation toward open competition, with 87.5% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. However, he consistently allocates 12.5% of opportunities to 8(a) certified small businesses, reflecting a deliberate, though selective, commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. His approach prioritizes capability over size, ensuring small business participation only when vendors meet stringent technical and security requirements aligned with defense system sustainment needs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 for management consulting services supporting defense IT modernization, complemented by NAICS 611430 for professional training in industrial automation systems and NAICS 238390 for specialized facility upgrades supporting secure technical environments. Squires specializes in procuring services that bridge operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT), ensuring seamless integration of legacy Rockwell systems with modern enterprise platforms under DoD cybersecurity frameworks.