Terence Balmaceda

CAPT Terence Balmaceda serves as a senior contracting officer within the FA8823 Sustainment MCPNT SSC/PKL under the Department of the Air Force, where he leads the acquisition and sustainment of critical aerospace and space-based systems essential to national defense. His responsibilities encompass the full lifecycle management of guided missile systems, satellite communications platforms, and space vehicle infrastructure, ensuring operational readiness through strategic contract execution. He specializes in complex, technically demanding procurements involving advanced engineering, systems integration, and long-term sustainment support, aligning acquisitions with Air Force modernization priorities for global positioning and command, control, and communications capabilities. CAPT Balmaceda cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of defense industrial base contractors, including prime systems integrators and specialized engineering firms with deep expertise in missile technology and space systems. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his procurement patterns reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in DoD space and missile sustainment, often requiring clearance for classified programs and familiarity with MIL-STD and NPR requirements. His working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, risk-sharing agreements, and technical collaboration to ensure mission-critical system reliability. CAPT Balmaceda’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of procurements conducted under full and open competition. This reflects a mission-driven focus on technical superiority and rapid capability insertion over socioeconomic preferences, though he remains compliant with all federal small business regulations. His approach prioritizes capability over certification, ensuring that the most technically qualified vendors—regardless of size or status—are selected based on merit and mission alignment. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) and 541712 (Research and Development in Physical and Engineering Sciences), underscoring his expertise in advanced propulsion, guidance systems, space vehicle avionics, and next-generation satellite technologies. He routinely engages with firms developing autonomous navigation systems, secure space-based communications, and ruggedized electronics for extreme environments, making him a key player in the Air Force’s space and missile sustainment enterprise.