Scott Futrelle

Scott W. Futrelle serves as a Contract Specialist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, where he plays a pivotal role in acquiring mission-critical aviation systems that support air superiority and fleet readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of complex procurements for advanced avionics, electronic warfare subsystems, and aircraft integration services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and defense-specific requirements. His work directly enables the modernization of naval aircraft platforms by securing cutting-edge technologies in communications, navigation, and sensor systems, aligning procurement actions with the agency’s strategic imperatives for technological innovation and legacy system sustainment. Futrelle maintains consistent contracting relationships with industry leaders including SABRE SYSTEMS, LLC, The Boeing Company, Science Applications International Corporation, Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc., and ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC. These partnerships reflect a balanced approach between large prime contractors capable of delivering integrated defense systems and specialized suppliers providing niche components and engineering support. His procurement patterns demonstrate a preference for established vendors with proven track records in aerospace and defense electronics, often leveraging indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) and cost-reimbursement contract vehicles to manage technical risk and performance uncertainty. While the majority of his acquisitions are unrestricted, Futrelle actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate commitment to fostering innovation and capacity within the small business industrial base. His socioeconomic contracting patterns prioritize broad-based small business engagement without reliance on specialized set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone, emphasizing capability over certification. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services), 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing), and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), underscoring his expertise in procuring technical engineering solutions, specialized avionics components, and mission-critical aircraft subsystems essential to next-generation naval aviation platforms.