Don Ballesteros

Don Ballesteros serves as a Contract Specialist within the FA3016 502 Cons Cl under the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical procurement actions that sustain Air Force installation readiness. He manages the full lifecycle of contracts for specialized maintenance, medical, and facility services, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while supporting modernization of airfield infrastructure, communications systems, and operational environments. His acquisitions primarily involve technical services requiring precise performance standards and regulatory adherence, with a strong emphasis on mission continuity and force protection. Ballesteros maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including WILLIAM T BROOKS & ASSOCIATES INC, CITADEL FEDERAL SOLUTIONS LLC, NEXLEGACY LLC, PERRY MANAGEMENT CORP OF SOUTH DAKOTA, L.L.C, and AJ COMMERCIAL SERVICES, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for firms with proven expertise in defense-supporting technical services, facility operations, and specialized maintenance. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, clear statement of work development, and collaborative vendor engagement to ensure timely delivery of mission-essential capabilities. A strong advocate for small business participation, Ballesteros prioritizes Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, directing approximately 80% of his acquisitions to small businesses. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster economic opportunity within the defense industrial base while leveraging the agility and innovation of small vendors. His socioeconomic contracting patterns consistently align with the Department of the Air Force’s goals to expand small business engagement across technical service categories. His procurement focus centers on three primary NAICS codes: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 332994 (Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing), and 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance). These reflect deep technical expertise in IT support services, ordnance system maintenance, and facility equipment upkeep—domains critical to sustaining Air Force operational readiness and infrastructure resilience.