Cory Laborde

Cory Laborde serves as a key procurement lead within the W7NB USPFO Activity LA ARNG (W912NR), supporting the operational readiness of Louisiana National Guard units through the acquisition of essential quality-of-life and administrative services. Responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of non-combat, sustainment-focused contracts, Laborde ensures that critical support functions—including dining, lodging, laundry, and facility maintenance—are reliably procured to sustain daily unit operations and mission readiness. Their work directly enables force preparedness by securing services that maintain soldier welfare and institutional infrastructure, operating within the Department of the Army’s broader logistics and human services framework. Laborde maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including Phoenix Prodigy Consulting Firm LLC for administrative support, Old Arabi Cafe, LLC for catering services, Arabic Interpreters LLC for language support, Contemporary Product Solutions, Inc. for equipment and technical supplies, and Titan Specialized Services Inc. for facility and operational maintenance. These partnerships reflect a preference for local and niche providers capable of delivering tailored, mission-critical services under tight operational timelines, often requiring rapid mobilization and adaptability in non-standard environments. Laborde demonstrates a firm commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 100% of their acquisitions structured as small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small businesses, including those owned by veterans, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, fostering regional economic resilience while ensuring access to agile, community-based service providers aligned with National Guard operational needs. The primary NAICS focus areas include 315990 (apparel and accessory manufacturing), 722320 (caterers), 339940 (office supplies manufacturing), 713990 (amusement and recreation services), and 721110 (hotels and motels). This unique blend underscores expertise in procuring both tangible goods and human-centric services essential for sustaining garrison life, training readiness, and public engagement activities, positioning Laborde at the intersection of logistics, human services, and small business empowerment within military sustainment operations.