Corey Taggart

Corey Taggart serves as a Contracting Officer responsible for managing complex procurements across technical and industrial domains, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and mission-aligned outcomes. In this role, he executes full lifecycle contract actions—from market research and solicitation development to award and administration—supporting critical government operations through strategic sourcing. His portfolio primarily involves engineering services, systems design, and specialized manufacturing, reflecting a focus on technical infrastructure and defense-related capabilities. Taggart works closely with program managers and technical evaluators to align acquisition strategies with operational needs, ensuring timely delivery of high-integrity solutions. While specific contractor relationships are not currently identifiable due to limited award data, Taggart engages with a diverse pool of vendors, including large primes and mid-tier firms capable of delivering specialized engineering and manufacturing services. His procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, clear performance metrics, and contractual accountability, fostering transparent and results-driven vendor partnerships. He maintains a vendor ecosystem grounded in technical competence and regulatory compliance, prioritizing firms with proven track records in aerospace, structural fabrication, and IT systems design. Taggart’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for full and open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions. This indicates a focus on technical merit and capability over socioeconomic classifications, though he remains compliant with all statutory requirements for small business outreach. His approach reflects a mission-driven emphasis on selecting the most qualified offerors, regardless of business size or certification status. His primary NAICS focus includes Engineering Services (541330), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), and Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (332312), underscoring expertise in technical systems integration, infrastructure support, and defense-related component production. He also routinely procures specialized aerospace parts (336419) and nonresidential space leasing (531120), demonstrating a broad yet precise understanding of multidisciplinary supply chains critical to national infrastructure and defense readiness.