John Q. Ballard

John Q. Ballard serves as a Purchasing Agent for the W6QM Micc-ft Sill under the Department of the Army, responsible for executing mission-enabling acquisitions that sustain operational readiness at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He manages a diverse portfolio of procurement actions focused on logistical support, facilities maintenance, and personnel services critical to military training infrastructure. His role ensures timely and compliant acquisition of goods and services that directly support the day-to-day functioning of the post, from housing and lodging to environmental and industrial operations. Ballard operates within federal procurement regulations to deliver mission-critical capabilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and regulatory adherence. Ballard maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including CDSI, INC., WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC, FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC, MDM MAC ENTERPRISES INC, and TRI-CITY INDUSTRIAL, LLC. These partnerships reflect a reliance on specialized vendors capable of delivering technical, environmental, and industrial support services tailored to military installations. His contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven performance in defense-related logistics and infrastructure support, suggesting a focus on reliability, compliance, and long-term service continuity rather than frequent vendor rotation. Ballard’s procurement activity reflects a 100% no set-aside approach, indicating that all acquisitions are competed without socioeconomic preferences such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides. This pattern suggests a prioritization of technical capability, availability, and mission urgency over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with the agency’s need for rapid, non-disruptive support services. While small business participation is not formally incentivized in his portfolio, all awards are competed in accordance with full and open competition requirements. His primary procurement focus is concentrated in NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing), reflecting a specialized need for components, maintenance services, or support systems related to Army aviation assets at Fort Sill. Despite the agency’s broader mission in facilities and logistics, Ballard’s contracting activity is narrowly aligned with aerospace and defense manufacturing, indicating deep technical expertise in procurement for complex military hardware and associated sustainment services.