John Ballesta

John R. Ballesta supports the Department of the Air Force’s FA4600 55 Cons Pkp unit in managing critical infrastructure procurement initiatives aimed at sustaining and modernizing mission-critical facilities and cyber-enabled systems. Though his official title is not listed, his procurement activities center on technical services and maintenance contracts essential to Air Force operational readiness, including HVAC, electrical systems, secure computing environments, and physical infrastructure resilience. He oversees a diverse portfolio of acquisitions aligned with federal contracting regulations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while advancing the agency’s strategic goals in facility sustainment and technological modernization. Ballesta maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING & LOGISTICS LLC, PRIMECORPS LLC, TECHNOLOGISTY LLC, AMORSERV LLC, and ELKHORN WEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. These partnerships reflect a preference for established vendors capable of delivering complex technical services, from communications systems maintenance to industrial equipment repair and construction support. His contracting patterns suggest a reliance on experienced prime contractors with proven performance in high-stakes, mission-critical environments, often requiring specialized certifications and security clearances. His procurement strategy prioritizes small business participation, with 40% of awards designated as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 8% allocated to SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged WOSB and 8(a) competed contracts. This reflects a deliberate commitment to expanding socioeconomic opportunities while maintaining contract performance standards. The remaining 52% of awards are unrestricted, indicating a balanced approach between competition and targeted support for disadvantaged businesses. Ballesta’s primary NAICS focus includes commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), security systems services (561621), and niche manufacturing and maintenance categories such as machine tool fabrication (333517) and automotive repair (811198). These reflect a technical domain expertise in facility infrastructure sustainment, physical security systems, and specialized equipment maintenance—key enablers for Air Force base operational continuity and cyber-physical resilience.