David Belles

David Belles serves as a key procurement lead within the Border Enforcement Contracting Division of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, overseeing the acquisition of mission-critical equipment and support services essential to border security operations. His role centers on ensuring operational readiness through the timely procurement of specialized transportation and mobility assets, directly enabling field units to maintain surveillance, patrol, and rapid response capabilities. He manages full lifecycle contracts under FAR Part 13 and Part 19, with a focus on leasing and rental arrangements that provide flexible, scalable solutions for dynamic border environments. Belles maintains consistent working relationships with a select group of contractors including Business and Engineering Systems Corp, Pen-Link, Limited, and Forcible Entry, Inc., each providing tailored technical and logistical support. He also collaborates with Hearst Business Media Corp and Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation for specialized service delivery and infrastructure support. His contracting approach emphasizes vendor reliability, compliance with federal security standards, and performance-based outcomes, fostering long-term partnerships with firms proven in high-stakes operational settings. His procurement strategy is exclusively dedicated to Small Business Set-Aside contracts under FAR 19.5, with 100% of awards reserved for small businesses. This reflects a deliberate and unwavering commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, ensuring that small, locally-based vendors with niche expertise in border infrastructure and mobility solutions have equitable access to federal opportunities. There is no use of other set-aside categories—his portfolio is fully aligned with the small business mandate. Belles’s primary NAICS focus is 532120, Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing, indicating deep specialization in the procurement of mobile, deployable assets such as tactical trailers, mobile command units, and surveillance vehicle platforms. His expertise lies in securing ruggedized, government-grade mobility solutions that meet DHS security and environmental standards, supporting border patrol logistics across diverse terrains and climates.