Cory Wilson

Cory Wilson serves as a key procurement lead within the FA8117 AFSC Pzaba unit of the Department of the Air Force, responsible for managing acquisitions that sustain and modernize mission-critical airborne weapon systems. His work directly supports the operational readiness of legacy and advanced platforms including the E-3, F-15, B-1, B-2, and C-130 aircraft by securing specialized avionics, flight control components, and auxiliary equipment. He handles complex sole-source and competitive procurements under FAR Part 13 and Part 15, focusing on technical requirements for overhaul, repair, and integration of aircraft subsystems. His role is central to ensuring the timely delivery of certified, MIL-SPEC-compliant components that meet stringent Air Force logistics and maintenance standards. Wilson maintains long-standing relationships with specialized suppliers including THE GYRO HOUSE, TRANSICOIL LLC, and SIMMONDS PRECISION PRODUCTS INC, all of which provide high-precision, aerospace-grade components critical to aircraft system integrity. These partnerships are characterized by deep technical collaboration, with vendors often engaged early in the requirements development phase to ensure design compatibility and certification compliance. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, traceability, and supply chain resilience, favoring vendors with proven expertise in aerospace manufacturing and defense qualification processes. His procurement patterns show a strong preference for open competition, with 92.9% of awards issued without set-aside designations, reflecting a mission-driven focus on technical capability over socioeconomic criteria. While small business participation is limited at 7.1%, it is strategically directed toward firms with niche expertise in precision aerospace components, aligning with the technical specificity of the requirements. Wilson’s portfolio is exclusively focused on NAICS 336413—Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing—procuring flight-critical subsystems such as gyroscopic sensors, hydraulic actuators, and specialized electrical connectors. His domain expertise lies in the integration of certified aviation hardware into complex airborne platforms, requiring rigorous adherence to FAA and DoD airworthiness standards.