Scott St. Cere

Scott St. Cere serves as a key procurement lead within U.S. Special Operations Command’s Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC), overseeing acquisitions that directly enhance the readiness and tactical proficiency of elite special operations forces. His responsibilities center on securing mission-critical training, technical support, and educational services that build operational capability through specialized instruction in combat skills, equipment maintenance, and mission planning. He manages a diverse portfolio of contracts aligned with workforce development and force sustainment, ensuring that training programs and technical resources meet the rigorous standards of special operations doctrine. St. Cere maintains consistent partnerships with a select group of contractors, including GovLink LLC, Contemporary Product Solutions, Inc., and Givenchy Commons LLC, which provide tailored instructional design, logistics support, and mission-enabling equipment. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven expertise in defense-oriented education services and technical solution delivery, often engaging firms that combine subject-matter expertise with agile, field-tested delivery models. These relationships are characterized by repeat engagements and performance-based contract structures designed to ensure mission continuity and operational effectiveness. A strong advocate for small business participation, St. Cere prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with over 62% of awards reserved for small businesses. His procurement strategy actively leverages socioeconomic programs to foster innovation and resilience within the defense industrial base, consistently directing opportunities to small, agile vendors capable of delivering responsive, mission-critical services. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction) and 611710 (Educational Support Services), reflecting a deep specialization in tactical training, combat instruction, and professional development programs. He also procures related services in technical equipment distribution (NAICS 423430) and mission support services, demonstrating expertise in integrating education, logistics, and operational readiness into a cohesive acquisition framework.