Scott Dern

Scott Dern serves as a key procurement lead within the W6QK Acc-pica office of the Department of the Army, supporting the agency’s mission to sustain combat systems, modernize ammunition production, and ensure operational readiness through reliable logistics and infrastructure support. He manages a diverse portfolio of defense-related acquisitions, including manufacturing, facility services, and mission-critical operational systems, with a focus on ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and strategic readiness objectives. His work directly enables force projection by securing essential capabilities that maintain the Army’s industrial base and installation resilience. Dern maintains consistent working relationships with major defense contractors including NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION, GENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC, and PIONEERING DECISIVE SOLUTIONS INC, alongside specialized small businesses such as BIGELOW FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC and WISENGINEERING LLC. His contracting patterns reflect a balanced approach between large prime contractors with deep technical capacity and qualified small businesses capable of delivering niche solutions in manufacturing and systems integration. He fosters long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance reliability and compliance with defense industrial base standards. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 57.1% of awards issued without set-asides, while actively promoting small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (28.6%) and SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Program set-asides (14.3%). This reflects a deliberate effort to expand access for underrepresented firms while maintaining mission-critical acquisition timelines and technical rigor. Dern’s primary NAICS focus areas include Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Administrative Management Consulting (541611), Office Administrative Services (561110), and Heating Equipment Manufacturing (333414), with a notable emphasis on NAICS 511210 for software and data systems supporting defense logistics. His expertise lies in procuring integrated technical services, facility support systems, and mission-enabling software solutions that sustain Army installations and ammunition supply chains.