Scott A. Byrd

Scott A. Byrd serves as a Contract Specialist at W6QM Micc-JB Lewis-McChord under the Department of the Army, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that sustain the operational readiness of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of contracts for facilities infrastructure, security systems, and utility-related services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and Army sustainability goals. Byrd specializes in complex, multi-year procurements that support base-wide environmental compliance, energy efficiency initiatives, and mission-critical maintenance operations, aligning acquisition strategy with the installation’s strategic imperatives for a secure, functional, and habitable military environment. Byrd maintains a focused contractor relationship with the Port of Moses Lake as a primary vendor, while engaging a broader network of specialized service providers to meet diverse base needs. His procurement patterns reflect a preference for established contractors with proven capabilities in infrastructure and security services, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance reliability and regulatory adherence. He actively collaborates with vendors to ensure technical compliance and timely delivery of services critical to daily base operations. His contracting approach demonstrates strong commitment to socioeconomic programs, with nearly 63% of his awards directed toward small business set-asides, including 25% allocated to 8(a) competed contracts and 37.5% to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. An additional 12.5% supports women-owned small businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to broaden vendor diversity and enhance community economic resilience through federal contracting. Byrd’s procurement portfolio is concentrated in key NAICS categories: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310); Electrical Contractors (238210); and Security Systems Services (561621), each accounting for 25% of his activity. He also regularly procures Educational Support Services (611710) and Miscellaneous Manufacturing (339999), demonstrating technical expertise in infrastructure modernization, electrical systems integration, and physical security enhancements essential to military installations.