Scott F. Katherman

Scott F. Katherman serves as a Contracting Officer for the W7NM Uspfo Activity NV ARNG under the Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of critical logistical, operational, and support services essential to sustaining Nevada Army National Guard readiness. His portfolio encompasses a broad range of procurements aligned with force sustainment, including facility construction, specialized training infrastructure, and mission-critical technical services. Katherman executes full lifecycle contracting actions—from market research and solicitation to award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and DoD-specific policies while supporting the agency’s mission of maintaining personnel welfare and operational continuity during domestic deployments and community engagement events. Katherman maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including SEI Industries Ltd, MB Tactical Indoor LLC, BeaverFit North America LLC, Human Domain Solutions, LLC, and Mother Daughter Contracting Services LLC. These partnerships reflect a preference for vendors capable of delivering specialized tactical equipment, facility modifications, training support, and IT-enabled solutions tailored to National Guard operational environments. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, technical proficiency, and responsiveness, fostering long-term vendor collaboration to meet dynamic mission requirements. His procurement strategy reflects a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately one-third of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. While the majority of acquisitions remain open to all competitors, Katherman actively leverages small business capabilities to enhance innovation and local economic impact without compromising mission needs. Katherman’s primary NAICS focus includes Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220) and Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), reflecting his oversight of infrastructure modernization and digital training systems. He also procures industrial machinery, specialized instructional services, and aircraft support components, showcasing expertise in multi-domain acquisition environments that bridge physical infrastructure with advanced technical capabilities essential to modern force readiness.