Kory A. Adam

Kory A. Adam serves as a Contract Administrator for the 355th Contracting Squadron (FA4877) under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain airpower readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized aerospace equipment, avionics, maintenance services, and facility infrastructure supporting aircraft operations and base functionality. His portfolio includes procurements for technical systems essential to flightline readiness, logistics support, and mission-enabling construction, ensuring timely delivery of capabilities aligned with Air Force operational requirements. Adam’s work directly enables the 355th Contracting Squadron’s mission to maintain combat-ready forces through efficient, compliant, and strategic sourcing. Adam maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of 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, logistics support, and technology integration, reflecting a balanced mix of large and mid-sized vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-specific solutions. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, technical compliance, and timely delivery, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors who demonstrate reliability in high-stakes aerospace environments. While the majority of his acquisitions—83.3%—are conducted without set-asides, Adam consistently allocates 16.7% of his portfolio to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to socioeconomic contracting goals. His approach prioritizes fair competition while ensuring qualified small businesses with relevant technical expertise have meaningful access to Department of the Air Force opportunities. His procurement focus is concentrated in four key NAICS categories: Medical Laboratories (621511), Packing and Crating (488991), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), and Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220). These reflect a diverse technical scope, ranging from specialized packaging for sensitive aerospace components to communication system manufacturing and facility upgrades supporting operational bases, underscoring his cross-domain expertise in both defense and support infrastructure procurement.