Scott E. Rogers

Scott E. Rogers serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA7000 10 Cons Lgc unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a critical role in procuring precision instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and specialized technical systems essential to aerospace research and cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle of acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with federal regulations while advancing the agency’s mission of sustaining cutting-edge analytical and operational capabilities. He primarily handles complex procurements for scientific and technical infrastructure, often involving high-accuracy measuring devices, data acquisition systems, and facility modernization components. Rogers maintains consistent working relationships with a focused group of contractors including SAWASAWA LLC, BERNARD CAP, LLC, TEAL DRONES INC, BRANSCOME OPERATING, LLC, and LAVISION, INC., each of which provides niche capabilities in advanced instrumentation, unmanned systems, and laboratory automation. His procurement approach reflects a preference for established vendors with proven technical expertise in aerospace-grade equipment, fostering long-term partnerships built on reliability, compliance, and performance-driven deliverables. He frequently collaborates with vendors capable of supporting rapid prototyping, calibration services, and mission-critical system integration. While 60% of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Rogers consistently prioritizes small business participation, with 40% of contracts awarded under Total Small Business Set-Asides per FAR 19.5. His contracting patterns reflect a deliberate effort to expand opportunities for small businesses with relevant technical capabilities, particularly those qualified in scientific equipment supply and specialized services, without favoring specific socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone. His primary NAICS focus areas include 423850 for service establishment equipment procurement, with additional activity in 333921 for precision machinery and 561730 for facility support services. He also manages procurements tied to 237130 for infrastructure upgrades and 112511 for specialized aquatic research systems, demonstrating broad technical adaptability across domains critical to the Academy’s multidisciplinary training and research environment.