Cory Bracy

Cory Bracy serves as a key procurement lead within the FA4417 1 Socons, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for sustaining and modernizing airpower capabilities through advanced acquisition programs. Specializing in mission-critical communications and defense infrastructure, Bracy manages the acquisition of radio and wireless communication systems, aeronautical navigation equipment, and integrated base defense technologies. Their role ensures timely delivery of secure, resilient systems that support operational readiness across expeditionary and garrisoned air operations, aligning procurement strategy with Air Force modernization priorities and cybersecurity compliance standards. Bracy maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including AANTILIA LLC, MARRERO, COUVILLON & ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., MATTHES PARKER LLC, L1 ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, and WALCO ENTERPRISES INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors with proven expertise in defense-grade communications, precision navigation systems, and specialized construction for military installations. The contracting patterns indicate a focus on technical proficiency, supply chain reliability, and compliance with DoD standards, with recurring engagements suggesting trusted vendor performance and deep domain knowledge in aerospace and defense environments. A strong commitment to small business participation defines Bracy’s socioeconomic contracting approach, with over half of awards designated for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. Additional emphasis is placed on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and Women-Owned Small Businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity while maintaining mission-critical performance standards. The 8(a) competed set-aside rate further signals active engagement with developmental small businesses within the defense industrial base. Bracy’s procurement portfolio is heavily concentrated in NAICS 334511 for aeronautical navigation and detection systems and 236220 for commercial and institutional building construction, underscoring expertise in both high-tech electronic systems and mission-enabling infrastructure. The recurring focus on prefabricated metal components, motor and generator manufacturing, and miscellaneous industrial equipment demonstrates a multidisciplinary approach to sustaining airfield operations, command and control nodes, and secure facility systems essential to Air Force readiness.