Cory Rasnic, Contract Specialist

Cory Rasnic serves as a key procurement professional within NASA’s IT Procurement Office (80TECH), responsible for managing complex acquisitions that enable mission-critical aerospace and scientific computing capabilities. Specializing in high-precision instrumentation and advanced IT services, Rasnic oversees the acquisition of analytical laboratory equipment, specialized software solutions, and engineering support services essential to NASA’s research and spacecraft development missions. Their work directly supports the modernization of scientific computing environments and the secure integration of real-time data systems, ensuring alignment with agency priorities in innovation and technological resilience. Rasnic maintains consistent working relationships with top-tier contractors including ZWICKROELL, LP and ABSOLUTE EMC LLC, both recognized for their expertise in precision measurement systems and mission-critical IT services. These partnerships reflect a focus on vendors with proven capabilities in aerospace-grade instrumentation and secure, high-performance computing solutions. The procurement approach emphasizes technical rigor, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements. While the majority of acquisitions are conducted as unrestricted procurements (66.7%), Rasnic demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with one-third of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides in accordance with FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to cultivate capable small business suppliers in specialized technical domains, fostering innovation and workforce diversity without compromising mission requirements. The procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and NAICS 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), indicating deep expertise in procuring high-resolution spectrometers, environmental sensors, data analytics platforms, and custom software development for scientific applications. Rasnic’s work bridges the gap between cutting-edge engineering needs and compliant federal acquisition practices, ensuring NASA’s scientific infrastructure remains at the forefront of global aerospace innovation.