Capt Scott Schneider

Capt Scott Schneider serves as a Contracting Officer within the FA8682 Aflcmc Ebjk, a critical unit under the Department of the Air Force responsible for the acquisition and sustainment of advanced guided missile and space systems. In this role, he manages the full lifecycle of complex defense procurements, from requirements validation and source selection to contract award and performance oversight. His portfolio centers on high-priority national defense programs involving precision strike platforms, long-range hypersonic systems, and integrated air and space defense technologies. Capt Schneider ensures acquisitions align with Department of Defense modernization priorities, emphasizing rapid fielding, technical innovation, and operational readiness. Capt Schneider works with a select group of Tier 1 defense prime contractors and specialized subsystem suppliers with proven expertise in guidance, navigation, and control systems. His contracting approach prioritizes long-term partnerships with vendors possessing deep technical capabilities in electro-optical sensors, solid-propellant propulsion, and secure data links. He fosters collaborative relationships through early industry engagement, competitive sealed bidding, and performance-based contracting methods, ensuring accountability and technical fidelity across mission-critical programs. Capt Schneider’s procurement patterns reflect a strong preference for open, unrestricted competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted under the No Set-Aside category. While he does not currently utilize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his focus remains on securing the highest technical capability and mission assurance, consistent with the urgency and complexity of air and space superiority programs. His primary procurement focus is NAICS 334511—Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. He specializes in acquiring advanced avionics, radar seekers, inertial navigation units, and command-and-control interfaces essential to modern missile and space systems. Capt Schneider brings deep technical literacy to his role, ensuring contract requirements accurately reflect the stringent performance, reliability, and cybersecurity standards demanded by next-generation aerospace defense platforms.