Cory Cobler

Cory Cobler serves as a Contract Specialist within the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of Justice Programs (Agency Code: 15F067), where they manage the acquisition of critical forensic and digital intelligence equipment essential to national security and criminal investigations. Responsible for end-to-end procurement lifecycle activities, Cobler ensures compliance with federal contracting regulations while supporting the FBI’s strategic modernization of forensic laboratory capabilities and secure communications infrastructure. Their portfolio primarily encompasses high-precision technical equipment, including advanced analytical instrumentation and secure computer peripheral systems used in evidence analysis and cyber-enabled investigations. Cobler maintains consistent procurement relationships with key vendors such as VISTA OUTDOOR SALES LLC and SOUTHERN POLICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., both of which supply specialized law enforcement and forensic support hardware. These partnerships reflect a preference for established suppliers with proven expertise in ruggedized, mission-critical equipment designed for forensic and field operational environments. The contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical compliance, and adherence to FBI-specific security and performance standards, fostering long-term vendor collaboration grounded in regulatory rigor and performance accountability. Cobler demonstrates a steadfast commitment to small business participation, with 100% of their acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This pattern underscores a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small businesses capable of delivering specialized forensic and digital equipment. No other socioeconomic set-asides are utilized, indicating a focused preference for broad small business eligibility over targeted categories like 8(a) or HUBZone, while still ensuring competitive, compliant outcomes. Their primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334118 (Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing) and NAICS 335911 (Electrical Equipment and Electronic Components Manufacturing), reflecting deep expertise in acquiring forensic computing systems, data acquisition devices, and secure input/output peripherals. These technical domains support the FBI’s mission to enhance digital evidence processing, laboratory automation, and secure data handling—areas requiring stringent certification, tamper-resistant design, and interoperability with federal forensic platforms.