Scott Fleming

Scott Fleming serves as Program Manager for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Propulsion Directorate (FA8650), where he oversees the strategic acquisition of advanced aerospace propulsion systems, hypersonic technologies, and high-performance functional materials. In this role, he leads the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for mission-critical R&D contracts, ensuring alignment with national defense priorities in air and space dominance. His acquisitions focus on translating fundamental scientific research into operational capabilities, coordinating with engineers, scientists, and industry partners to deliver next-generation propulsion solutions, adaptive flight control systems, and advanced thermal management materials under fixed-price and cost-reimbursement contract vehicles. Fleming maintains consistent partnerships with leading aerospace and defense contractors including UES INC, General Electric Company, DCS Corporation, Spirit Aerosystems Inc, and Advanced Thermoplastic Composites LLC. These relationships are characterized by long-term, technical collaboration on complex engineering services, with an emphasis on innovation in propulsion integration, materials science, and computational modeling. His procurement approach favors established industry leaders with proven expertise in high-risk, high-reward propulsion technologies, fostering deep technical engagement throughout contract performance. Fleming’s portfolio reflects a strict focus on open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside conditions. This reflects the agency’s requirement for specialized technical capabilities that are currently available only through large, established contractors with extensive aerospace engineering infrastructure and security clearances. While small business participation is not prioritized through socioeconomic set-asides, all procurements remain fully compliant with federal acquisition regulations and competitive bidding standards. His primary procurement activity centers on NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), encompassing advanced propulsion system design, hypersonics testing, composite material development, and flight systems integration. Fleming’s technical domain expertise spans gas turbine propulsion, scramjet architectures, ceramic matrix composites, and thermal protection systems, ensuring that contracted engineering services meet the rigorous performance and reliability demands of next-generation military aerospace platforms.