Odemaris Garcia Ballester

Odemaris G. Ballester serves as an Acquisition Specialist responsible for managing complex procurements within the defense and industrial manufacturing sectors. In this role, she executes full lifecycle acquisition activities—from market research and solicitation development to contract award and administration—ensuring compliance with FAR regulations and agency mission objectives. Her work supports the procurement of high-precision industrial equipment and aerospace components critical to national infrastructure and defense readiness. She routinely handles competitive sealed bidding and negotiated acquisitions under both full and open competition and targeted set-asides, emphasizing transparency, efficiency, and regulatory adherence. While specific contractor names are not available, her procurement patterns reflect consistent engagement with manufacturers of machine tools, aircraft propulsion systems, and industrial processing equipment. She cultivates relationships with a diverse pool of vendors, including both large-tier defense contractors and specialized small businesses capable of meeting stringent technical specifications for precision machining and aerospace-grade components. Her approach emphasizes vendor capability assessments, technical evaluations, and performance-based contracting to ensure mission-critical deliverables. Odemaris demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with over 25% of her acquisitions structured as Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, reflecting a deliberate strategy to expand market access for small manufacturers. A minimal but consistent portion of awards supports Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and HUBZone-certified firms, aligning with broader socioeconomic goals. Her contracting patterns prioritize broad competition while intentionally creating pathways for small businesses with specialized technical expertise. Her primary focus lies in NAICS 333517 (Machine Tool Manufacturing) and 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring CNC machinery, engine components, and auxiliary aerospace systems. She routinely sources high-tolerance metalworking equipment, industrial furnaces, and specialized manufacturing systems, demonstrating technical fluency in precision engineering and aerospace supply chain dynamics. Her domain knowledge ensures acquisitions align with operational requirements for durability, compliance, and performance in mission-critical environments.