Scott Goss

Scott Goss serves as a Contract Specialist at the Virginia Contracting Activity (HHM402), supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency’s mission to acquire advanced technical capabilities for classified intelligence operations. He manages the full lifecycle of complex acquisitions for mission-critical systems, with a primary focus on defense engineering and specialized manufacturing. His portfolio includes procurement of armored vehicle components, tank systems, and naval shipbuilding services that enable real-time data exploitation and operational intelligence support. Goss ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while aligning contract strategies with national security priorities and technical requirements for high-assurance defense platforms. Goss maintains collaborative relationships with a select group of defense prime contractors and Tier-1 suppliers specializing in military vehicle integration, armor systems, and naval engineering. He works closely with vendors possessing DOD security clearances and experience in classified program support, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical rigor and performance accountability. His contracting approach emphasizes pre-solicitation engagement, technical evaluation panels, and risk mitigation through structured source selection processes tailored to high-consequence defense systems. Goss’s procurement activity reflects a strong preference for unrestricted competitions, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. While he does not routinely utilize socioeconomic programs such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, his focus remains on mission-critical capability delivery, prioritizing technical qualification and industrial base readiness over socioeconomic categorization. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 336992 for military armored vehicle and tank component manufacturing, and NAICS 336611 for shipbuilding and repair. He specializes in acquiring precision-engineered defense hardware, including ballistic protection systems, vehicle powertrains, and integrated combat subsystems. Goss brings deep expertise in the physical sciences and mechanical engineering domains, ensuring acquisitions meet stringent military specifications for survivability, interoperability, and operational readiness in hostile environments.