Cory W. West

Cory W. West serves as a key procurement professional within the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) of the Department of the Air Force, supporting the sustainment and modernization of aerospace operations at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Responsible for managing complex acquisition cycles, West oversees the procurement of mission-critical aerospace components, avionics systems, facility maintenance services, and specialized logistics infrastructure essential to maintaining airpower readiness. Their work directly enables operational continuity for fighter, training, and support aircraft fleets by ensuring timely delivery of technically demanding goods and services aligned with Air Force acquisition regulations and readiness priorities. West maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of prime contractors including MILLER ELECTRIC COMPANY INC., ATLANTIC PACIFIC STANDARD LLC, DAP CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, BSE PERFORMANCE, LLC, and LAVISH LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LLC. These partnerships span manufacturing, construction management, technical services, and niche technology integration, reflecting a preference for vendors with proven capability in aerospace-supporting domains. The contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, rigorous compliance, and long-term vendor reliability over transactional engagements. A notable portion of West’s portfolio—42.9%—is designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a strong institutional commitment to small business participation. While no other socioeconomic set-asides (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB) are dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a strategic effort to foster competition and expand the industrial base supporting Air Force missions. West’s procurement focus centers on five primary NAICS categories: 325211 (plastics materials and resins), 541350 (building inspection services), 481219 (nonscheduled air transportation), 333120 (construction machinery manufacturing), and 332510 (hardware manufacturing). This diversified technical portfolio reflects a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining aircraft systems, facility integrity, and auxiliary operational capabilities, requiring deep familiarity with both industrial manufacturing standards and mission-critical infrastructure requirements.