Dan F. Scheer

Dan Scheer serves as a key procurement professional within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s FA8214 Afnwc Pzbb, supporting the Department of the Air Force’s mission to develop, integrate, and sustain advanced missile propulsion systems, space vehicle components, and critical avionics infrastructure. He manages complex acquisitions for engineering services, hazardous material handling, and specialized manufacturing, ensuring technical compliance and lifecycle readiness for national defense systems. His work directly enables the modernization of next-generation propulsion technologies and the replacement of aging power and energy systems critical to space and missile operations. Scheer collaborates with a diverse base of industrial partners, including defense primes, niche engineering firms, and certified hazardous waste handlers, to deliver mission-critical capabilities. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his contracting patterns reflect a preference for technically proficient vendors with proven experience in propulsion systems, explosives manufacturing, and high-reliability avionics integration. He maintains a rigorous evaluation process focused on technical capability, quality assurance, and supply chain resilience, fostering long-term partnerships with vendors capable of meeting stringent DoD standards. His procurement approach prioritizes open competition, with 92.3% of acquisitions conducted without set-aside restrictions, reflecting a mission-driven emphasis on technical superiority and schedule fidelity. However, he consistently allocates 7.7% of opportunities to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured commitment to small business participation without compromising mission requirements. This balance ensures access to innovative capabilities while maintaining operational readiness. Scheer’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services) and 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing), with significant activity in hazardous waste treatment (562211) and R&D in physical sciences (541715). He routinely acquires specialized components for solid-fuel propulsion, high-energy battery systems, and radiation-hardened avionics, requiring deep technical understanding of aerospace materials, pyrotechnics, and propulsion lifecycle management. His expertise spans the full spectrum of missile and space system sustainment, from prototype development to fielded operational support.