Richard Ballezzi

Richard Ballezzi serves as a primary contracting professional within DLA Troop Support, responsible for managing the acquisition of mission-critical equipment and infrastructure essential to U.S. military readiness. His portfolio centers on the procurement of specialized industrial and medical systems, including climate control units, deployable containers, air handling systems, and surgical supplies, ensuring troops have reliable, high-performance resources in austere environments. He operates under the SPE8E8 contract vehicle, aligning acquisitions with the Defense Logistics Agency’s mandate to sustain operational logistics and troop welfare through efficient, compliant procurement practices. Ballezzi maintains consistent working relationships with key contractors including WESTLAND TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ENGINEERED COIL COMPANY, ECI DEFENSE GROUP, INC., PIONEER INDUSTRIES, LLC, and AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. These partnerships reflect a focus on manufacturers with proven capabilities in defense-grade engineering, thermal systems, and ruggedized equipment fabrication. His contracting approach emphasizes long-term vendor reliability, technical compliance with MIL-SPEC standards, and performance-based contract management to ensure mission-critical delivery timelines are met. While the majority of his acquisitions are open to full and open competition (72.8%), Ballezzi demonstrates a strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly a quarter of awards reserved for Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. He also regularly utilizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Women-Owned Small Business set-asides, reflecting a deliberate effort to broaden the supplier base and promote equitable access to defense contracting opportunities. His technical focus lies primarily in NAICS 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing), 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery), and 326299 (Rubber Product Manufacturing), indicating deep expertise in procuring medical-grade components, industrial machinery, and durable elastomeric systems. He consistently sources products requiring precision engineering, environmental resilience, and strict regulatory compliance, supporting both field-deployable and garrison-based operational needs.