Shelby Cordts

Shelby Cordts serves as a secondary procurement liaison within the Space Systems Command’s FA4610 30 Cons Pk facility, supporting the sustainment and modernization of critical infrastructure at Vandenberg Space Force Base. While not the primary contracting officer, Cordts plays a vital role in facilitating acquisition planning, vendor coordination, and contract administration for facility-related services essential to national security space operations. Their work centers on maintenance, security, utilities, and technical support contracts that ensure operational readiness of launch and test ranges, aligning closely with the agency’s mission to preserve resilient, mission-critical infrastructure. Cordts maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for site infrastructure, DIVERSE PEST MANAGEMENT for environmental compliance, TECH O. R., LLC for specialized technical support, KING FREIGHT LLC for logistics, and DARBONNIER TACTICAL SUPPLY LLC for mission-critical supply chain services. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, niche vendors with proven capability in defense-adjacent environments, often requiring security clearances and familiarity with military base protocols. A strong emphasis on small business participation is evident, with 64.7% of acquisitions set aside for total small businesses under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and foster local economic resilience. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides are dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides underscores a commitment to inclusive contracting practices across non-traditional defense sectors. Procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS categories including 337214 for office furniture, 611420 for computer training, 334290 for communications equipment, 811111 for automotive repair, and 561612 for security services. This reflects a broad operational footprint requiring both facility support and specialized technical services beyond traditional defense contracting domains, highlighting expertise in managing complex, multi-disciplinary sustainment requirements.