Mark L. Scheper

Mark L. Scheper serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QK Acc-pica under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain military readiness and force projection. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts spanning defense manufacturing, facility infrastructure, and operational support systems, ensuring timely delivery of logistics, munitions, and installation services essential to combat system readiness. His work directly supports the agency’s strategic priorities in modernizing ammunition production and maintaining mission-critical infrastructure across Army installations. Scheper maintains enduring relationships with key defense and support contractors, including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC, and THE LOCKWOOD GROUP LLC, among others. These partnerships reflect a consistent focus on high-reliability vendors capable of delivering complex, regulated defense systems and installation services. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, risk mitigation, and long-term vendor collaboration to ensure mission continuity and technical compliance. A strong advocate for small business participation, Scheper consistently prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, with over half of his awards reserved for small businesses. His socioeconomic contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small, disadvantaged, and service-disabled veteran-owned firms, aligning with Department of Defense mandates while fostering a resilient, diverse supplier base. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with significant activity in landscaping, facility maintenance, and related infrastructure services. He also regularly procures specialized technical services under NAICS 541519 and logistics support under 561730, demonstrating expertise in integrating construction, facility operations, and IT-enabled support systems to sustain Army installations and operational readiness.