Belen A. Linares

Belen A. Linares serves as a key procurement professional within the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Arizona Division Office in Phoenix, overseeing the acquisition of critical hazardous material disposal services essential to federal law enforcement and public safety. Responsible for managing contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to securely destroy controlled substances, counterfeit pharmaceuticals, and evidentiary materials, Linares ensures compliance with stringent federal regulations under the Controlled Substances Act and EPA guidelines. Her acquisitions are exclusively focused on incineration-based disposal solutions, requiring specialized technical expertise in high-temperature waste combustion and regulated hazardous waste handling. She plays a central role in sustaining the agency’s operational integrity by securing reliable, environmentally compliant services that meet DEA and DOT standards. Linares maintains consistent working relationships with a network of certified hazardous waste management contractors specializing in permitted incineration facilities. These vendor partnerships are characterized by long-term operational reliability, strict adherence to chain-of-custody protocols, and real-time tracking capabilities for controlled substances. While specific contractor names are not disclosed, her procurement pattern reflects a preference for vendors with demonstrated experience in federal DEA disposal programs and EPA-permitted solid waste combustion operations. Her contracting strategy is fully aligned with small business participation, with 100% of her acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate and sustained commitment to fostering economic opportunity among small, qualified service providers in the hazardous materials disposal sector. She actively prioritizes vendors with proven capacity to meet rigorous federal compliance standards while operating as small business concerns. Linares’s procurement domain is exclusively focused on NAICS 562213 — Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators — reflecting deep technical expertise in high-temperature destruction systems designed for regulated pharmaceutical and chemical waste. Her acquisitions require vendors capable of operating permitted incineration units with emissions controls, real-time monitoring, and documented destruction certification, ensuring full adherence to DEA and EPA regulatory frameworks.