Cory Bracy

Cory Bracy serves as a key procurement lead within the Indian Education Acquisition Office under the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education, overseeing contracts that advance educational equity and cultural responsiveness for Native American students. Responsible for managing acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission to strengthen learning environments, behavioral health services, and special education capacity, Bracy handles a diverse portfolio of goods and services—from educational technology and therapeutic support to facility maintenance and transportation. Their work ensures compliance with federal procurement regulations while prioritizing culturally appropriate solutions tailored to tribal community needs. Bracy maintains consistent relationships with a curated group of contractors, including RJS Construction Inc. for facility improvements, Tami Jollie-Trottier PhD PLLC for professional development training, and Lane Travel Inc. for student transportation services. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors with demonstrated experience in Native education contexts, behavioral health support, and tribal infrastructure. The working relationships are characterized by long-term engagement, collaborative requirements development, and a focus on vendor capacity building within underserved communities. A strong commitment to socioeconomic equity defines Bracy’s contracting approach, with nearly half of all procurements set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) firms, reflecting a deep alignment with Department of the Interior and Indian Health Service priorities. An additional third of contracts are awarded under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program, demonstrating a deliberate strategy to foster small business participation and tribal economic development through targeted contracting. Bracy’s procurement focus centers on NAICS categories including 611430 for professional and management development training, 621340 for therapeutic and audiological services, and 334310 for specialized audio-visual equipment used in culturally responsive classrooms. These areas reflect expertise in acquiring educational technology, behavioral health infrastructure, and support services critical to holistic student development in tribal schools, with an emphasis on solutions that integrate cultural relevance and accessibility.