Scott A. Rountree

Scott A. Rountree serves as a senior procurement professional responsible for managing complex acquisitions in aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors. He plays a critical role in executing the agency’s mission to secure high-integrity components for defense and aviation systems, overseeing contracts governed by FAR Part 15 and tailored to technical specifications requiring rigorous qualification and compliance. His acquisitions typically involve mission-critical aerospace subsystems, precision instrumentation, and specialized chemical formulations used in propulsion and avionics systems, ensuring operational readiness and supply chain resilience. Rountree maintains a strategic procurement approach focused on technical excellence and supply chain reliability, engaging with a limited but highly specialized pool of Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturers. He works closely with firms possessing AS9100 certification and DOD Q-level clearances, prioritizing vendors with proven track records in low-volume, high-reliability production. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established industry partners with deep domain expertise in aircraft component manufacturing, fostering long-term partnerships built on quality assurance and just-in-time delivery capabilities. His contracting portfolio is overwhelmingly non-set-aside, with 96.5% of awards issued under full and open competition, reflecting the technical specificity and limited vendor base in his domain. However, he consistently allocates 3.5% of opportunities to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating targeted support for small businesses capable of meeting stringent aerospace performance standards without compromising mission requirements. Rountree’s primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing), accounting for nearly 90% of his activity. He routinely procures turbine blades, fuel control units, flight control actuators, and specialized sensors, requiring deep familiarity with MIL-SPEC, SAE, and RTCA standards. His technical expertise spans propulsion systems, flight-critical avionics, and high-performance materials, positioning him as a key liaison between engineering teams and industrial suppliers in the national aerospace infrastructure.