Scott Burchard

Scott Burchard serves as a Contract Specialist at the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (N40027), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions to sustain the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet. Responsible for managing full-cycle contract actions under NAICS 336611, he oversees acquisitions for ship repair, dry-docking, structural overhauls, and hull and machinery modernization. His work directly supports the agency’s core mission of extending vessel service life and maintaining combat readiness through technical, engineering, and industrial base contracting. Burchard handles complex, high-stakes procurements requiring deep familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance, performance-based contracting, and government-furnished property management. Burchard collaborates with a diverse pool of shipyard contractors, marine engineering firms, and specialized maintenance vendors who possess the certified capabilities to perform naval vessel repairs under strict Navy standards. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his working relationships are characterized by long-term partnerships with firms holding Qualified Industrial Base (QIB) status and those certified for Navy-specific work scopes, including dry-dock facilities and naval architecture services. He prioritizes vendor reliability, technical competency, and past performance in source selection, fostering a contractor ecosystem built on proven maritime expertise. His contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 93.8% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, underscoring his focus on mission urgency and technical capability over socioeconomic categorization. The remaining 6.3% of awards are structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a measured but intentional commitment to small business participation where capacity and capability align. Burchard’s procurement focus is exclusively centered on NAICS 336611 — Ship Building and Repairing — encompassing everything from hull fabrication and propulsion system overhauls to electrical and combat system modernizations. His technical domain expertise lies in naval shipyard operations, marine structural integrity, and compliance with Navy Technical Manuals, ensuring all acquisitions meet stringent military specifications for safety, durability, and operational readiness.