Cory L. Worley

Cory L. Worley serves as a Contract Specialist within the Telecommunications Division (HC1013) of the Defense Information Systems Agency, where he plays a critical role in procuring secure, scalable telecommunications solutions to support the Department of Defense’s global communications infrastructure. His responsibilities include managing the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for network modernization, secure virtual private networks, and interoperable communications systems. He specializes in technical services contracts that ensure resilient, high-capacity connectivity across military and federal operations, with a focus on delivering mission-critical telecom capabilities under FAR and DFARS compliance. Worley maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including AT&T Technical Services Company, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC, Liberty Communications, Inc., AOC Connect LLC, and Norfolk Fiber, LLC. These partnerships reflect a balanced mix of large prime contractors and specialized telecom service providers with proven expertise in fiber optics, network engineering, and secure infrastructure deployment. His procurement approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical rigor, and vendor accountability to meet DISA’s stringent security and reliability standards. His contracting patterns demonstrate a deliberate and evenly distributed commitment to socioeconomic programs, with approximately one-third of awards designated for HUBZone set-asides, one-third for total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and one-third awarded without set-aside preferences. This balanced strategy ensures broad market access while actively promoting opportunities for qualified small businesses in underserved communities and veteran-owned firms. Worley’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), reflecting his specialization in managed network services, cybersecurity-integrated telecom support, and systems integration. He also frequently procures under NAICS 511210 for software and data communication services. His technical domain expertise centers on modernizing legacy telecom architectures, deploying encrypted communication platforms, and ensuring seamless interoperability across DoD networks, making him a key enabler of the agency’s digital transformation mission.