Daniel J. Balizan

Daniel J. Balizan serves as a Contracting Officer for the W6QK Acc-apg Adelphi under the Department of the Army, where he manages the acquisition of mission-critical scientific and engineering systems essential to advanced defense research. His portfolio centers on high-precision laboratory instrumentation, electronic measurement systems, and secure computing infrastructure supporting physical and engineering sciences. Balizan plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely, compliant, and technically sound procurement of specialized equipment and services that enable cutting-edge R&D at federal defense laboratories, aligning acquisitions with DoD strategic priorities in science and technology modernization. He maintains consistent contracting relationships with a select group of specialized vendors, including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC for facility support, PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS USA, INC. for vacuum and surface analysis systems, JAXON ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE LLC for technical maintenance services, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC for advanced electronics, and ILLUMINA, INC. for genomic instrumentation. These partnerships reflect a focus on niche, high-technical-capability suppliers capable of delivering customized, often non-commercial, solutions requiring rigorous validation and compliance with federal security and performance standards. Balizan’s contracting patterns show a strong preference for unrestricted competition, with 85.7% of awards issued without set-asides, indicating a reliance on specialized vendors with unique technical qualifications. However, he actively supports small business participation through Total Small Business Set-Asides (14.3%), demonstrating a balanced approach that prioritizes technical necessity while fostering competitive small business engagement under FAR 19.5. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing), followed by 333249 (Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery) and 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing). He regularly acquires mass spectrometers, precision sensors, calibration systems, and secure data acquisition platforms, reflecting deep expertise in scientific instrumentation procurement and the unique requirements of defense-related R&D environments.