Scott Dern

Scott Dern serves as a key procurement professional within the W6QK Acc-pica office of the Department of the Army, supporting critical defense readiness through the acquisition of munitions, ordnance systems, and installation support infrastructure. He manages complex contracting actions aligned with the agency’s mission to sustain combat systems and enable force projection via reliable logistics and ammunition supply chains. His portfolio primarily encompasses manufacturing and maintenance contracts for military-grade ordnance, detection systems, and facility-related operational assets, requiring deep technical understanding of defense production standards and compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations. Dern maintains established working relationships with leading defense contractors including Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, General Dynamics OTS (Wilkes-Barre), LLC, and Pioneering Decisive Solutions Inc., reflecting a preference for proven industrial partners with demonstrated capability in high-integrity manufacturing and systems integration. His contracting patterns emphasize long-term vendor partnerships with firms possessing specialized expertise in ordnance production, precision machining, and military-grade electronics, often involving sole-source or limited competition pathways due to technical specificity and security requirements. His set-aside preferences show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 86.4% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides, while maintaining a consistent 13.6% allocation to total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a balanced approach that prioritizes mission-critical capability while still fostering opportunities for qualified small businesses in the defense industrial base. Dern’s procurement focus centers on NAICS 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), with significant activity in 326211 (Tire Manufacturing) for military vehicle applications and 334511 (Search and Detection Systems). His technical domain expertise lies in the acquisition of ammunition production systems, ordnance handling equipment, and mission-critical instrumentation, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities and operational sustainability goals.