Scott Follen

Scott Follen serves as a key procurement lead within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, supporting the lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems under the Department of Defense. He oversees complex acquisition programs focused on armored vehicle platforms, powertrain components, and mission-critical survivability upgrades, ensuring alignment with Army modernization priorities. His responsibilities include managing full-spectrum contracting activities—from source selection to contract execution—for high-priority tactical systems requiring rigorous engineering integration and logistics sustainment. Follen’s work directly enables operational readiness by securing advanced technologies that enhance mobility, protection, and power efficiency across armored fleets. Follen maintains longstanding relationships with specialized defense contractors including Schutt Industries, VAREC NV, ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC, A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships center on the design, fabrication, and integration of armored vehicle hulls, transmission systems, avionics, and structural components critical to tactical platform performance. His contracting approach emphasizes technical precision, supply chain reliability, and sustained industrial base engagement, often involving long-term engineering support and modification contracts for legacy and next-generation platforms. Follen’s procurement portfolio is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic emphasis on technical capability and industrial capacity over socioeconomic preferences, prioritizing mission-critical performance and system interoperability. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, his contracting decisions still consider vendor capacity, quality assurance, and production scalability. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336992 (Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing), accounting for 75% of activity, and NAICS 336350 (Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing), representing 25%. He specializes in acquiring armored hulls, composite armor systems, drivetrains, and integrated power modules, demonstrating deep expertise in ground vehicle survivability, mechanical integration, and military-specific manufacturing standards.