Lt Joshua Scollo

Lt. Joshua Scollo serves as a key contracting professional within the Kessel Run organization under the Department of the Air Force, supporting the rapid acquisition and fielding of mission-critical software and digital systems for air and space operations. He plays a central role in executing agile, DevSecOps-aligned procurements that enable the deployment of secure, cloud-native platforms such as the Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System (ARES). His acquisitions focus on accelerating capability delivery through iterative development cycles, emphasizing modern software engineering practices and secure infrastructure. Scollo routinely manages complex, performance-based contracts for software development, cybersecurity integration, and communications systems, ensuring alignment with Air Force digital modernization priorities. His primary contractor relationships center on THE BOEING COMPANY, with whom he collaborates on large-scale systems integration efforts involving aerospace command and control platforms. He engages with prime contractors capable of delivering end-to-end solutions across software development, systems engineering, and secure cloud operations, often requiring high-assurance cybersecurity controls and interoperability with legacy DoD architectures. His procurement approach favors established defense industry partners with proven experience in rapid prototyping and scalable digital delivery. Scollo’s contracting portfolio reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 100% of his awards issued under no set-aside categories. This indicates a focus on technical capability and mission readiness over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing rapid acquisition timelines and proven enterprise-scale delivery capacity over small business set-asides. His procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and 561621 (Security Systems Services), reflecting deep expertise in procuring secure communications hardware, embedded systems, and cybersecurity services for tactical and strategic air operations. He specializes in acquiring systems that integrate real-time data feeds, secure cloud environments, and hardened software architectures to support air dominance and space-based command functions.