Scott L. Follen

Scott L. Follen serves as a key procurement professional within the W4GG Hq US Army Tacom, supporting the lifecycle management and modernization of ground combat and support vehicle systems. He manages complex acquisition programs centered on armored vehicle manufacturing, tactical platform sustainment, and critical component integration, ensuring the Army’s ground forces maintain technological superiority and operational readiness. His work directly supports the agency’s mission to deliver survivable, mobile, and power-efficient vehicle systems through integrated engineering and logistics solutions, with a focus on defense-specific procurement protocols and defense industrial base engagement. Follen maintains long-standing relationships with core contractors including Schutt Industries of Clintonville, Wis., Inc., ONTIC ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING, INC., A&M AEROSTRUCTURES, INC., and BOWHEAD AVIONICS MANUFACTURING, LLC. These partnerships are primarily with established defense industrial base vendors capable of delivering high-reliability, military-specification components and systems. His contracting approach emphasizes technical compliance, supply chain resilience, and performance-based acquisition strategies, fostering collaborative relationships with vendors who meet stringent DoD quality and certification standards. Follen’s procurement portfolio reflects a consistent preference for full and open competition, with 100% of awards issued under no set-aside classifications. This indicates a strategic focus on leveraging the broadest possible industrial base to meet mission-critical requirements, rather than targeting specific socioeconomic categories. While small business participation is not formally prioritized in award structure, the nature of the work often involves subcontracting to specialized suppliers within the defense supply chain. His primary focus is on NAICS 336992—Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing—where he procures advanced armor systems, powertrain components, survivability upgrades, and integrated electronics for tactical wheeled and tracked platforms. His expertise lies in acquiring highly engineered, militarily certified hardware that meets Army technical specifications for blast resistance, mobility, and battlefield interoperability.