LT Scott Cherry

LT Scott Cherry serves as a key procurement lead within Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic (NAVFACSYSCOM Mid-Atlantic), supporting the Department of the Navy’s mission to deliver resilient, mission-critical infrastructure across Navy and Marine Corps installations in the Mid-Atlantic region. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction and civil works acquisitions, primarily focused on commercial and institutional building projects, transportation infrastructure, and mechanical systems. His role ensures timely execution of facility modernization, base sustainment, and environmental compliance initiatives critical to operational readiness. Cherry applies rigorous contract administration practices aligned with FAR and DFARS standards to deliver high-value, mission-essential infrastructure while maintaining strict compliance with federal procurement regulations. Cherry maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of experienced contractors, including RYAN CONSTRUCTION CO INC, WEEKS-CASHMAN JV, APPLEDORE MARINE - CH2M JV, W. M. JORDAN COMPANY, INCORPORATED, and MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in complex naval construction environments, including marine infrastructure, heavy civil works, and integrated facility systems. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, collaborative project delivery, and contractor accountability to ensure mission-aligned results across geographically dispersed installations. A strong advocate for small business participation, Cherry consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with 86.7% of his acquisitions reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity and enhance competition within the defense construction sector, aligning with DoD socioeconomic goals. His awards frequently support small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone firms, reinforcing the agency’s commitment to inclusive contracting and workforce development. His procurement focus is heavily concentrated in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) and 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors). This specialization underscores his technical expertise in delivering integrated facility systems, site development, and utility infrastructure essential to naval base readiness and sustainability.