Cory L. Worley

Cory L. Worley serves as a Contract Specialist Assistant within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), supporting the procurement of mission-critical scientific, environmental, and operational systems. In this role, he assists in the full lifecycle management of federal contracts, from solicitation development and source selection to contract award and administration, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and NOAA’s strategic priorities in oceanic and atmospheric research. His acquisitions primarily support the procurement of advanced instrumentation, marine research equipment, and specialized services essential to environmental monitoring, data collection, and coastal resilience initiatives. Worley maintains consistent working relationships with a diverse pool of contractors, including Wisconsin Educational Communications Board, Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP, JNB Services LLC, Pure Enviro-Management, LLC, and The Regents of the University of Colorado. These partnerships reflect a blend of academic, technical services, and small business vendors providing analytical instrumentation, environmental remediation, janitorial support, and marine infrastructure services. His procurement approach emphasizes collaboration with vendors possessing specialized technical expertise in scientific instrumentation and environmental compliance. His contracting patterns show a strong preference for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over 40% of acquisitions reserved for small businesses, reflecting a deliberate commitment to expanding socioeconomic opportunities. While no other specific set-aside categories dominate, his portfolio consistently prioritizes small business participation in technical and service-based procurements. Worley’s primary NAICS focus includes manufacturing of industrial measurement and control devices (334513), analytical laboratory instruments (334516), and shipbuilding (336611), underscoring his expertise in procuring high-precision scientific equipment, oceanographic sensors, and maritime infrastructure solutions. His work supports NOAA’s core mission through the acquisition of mission-enabling technologies that enhance environmental data accuracy and operational readiness.