Tiffani Balestrini

Tiffani D. Balestrini supports the procurement operations at FCC Allenwood, a federal correctional facility under the Bureau of Prisons, where she manages acquisitions critical to sustaining institutional subsistence and infrastructure. Her responsibilities include overseeing the acquisition of goods and services essential to food production, facility maintenance, and operational continuity within a secure federal environment. She handles a diverse range of contract actions—from sole-source and competitive procurements to small business set-asides—ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standards while aligning with the agency’s mission of safe, humane, and efficient corrections operations. Balestrini maintains a primary working relationship with Shaver Foods LLC, a key vendor providing institutional food products and related logistics support. Her procurement approach reflects a reliance on established, mission-critical suppliers with proven capacity to meet the unique demands of federal correctional facilities, including strict dietary, safety, and delivery requirements. While she engages with a limited number of core contractors, her pattern suggests a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships that ensure continuity and reliability in essential service delivery. Her contracting portfolio demonstrates a balanced approach to socioeconomic goals, with approximately 35.7% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, indicating a deliberate commitment to small business participation. While the majority of acquisitions are unrestricted, she consistently prioritizes opportunities for small businesses, particularly those capable of delivering specialized goods and services aligned with institutional needs. Balestrini’s procurement focus centers on niche manufacturing and construction sectors, with primary emphasis on NAICS 335921 (fiber optic cable manufacturing), 326220 (rubber and plastics hosing/belting), and 333249 (other industrial machinery). These reflect needs for facility infrastructure, maintenance components, and utility systems. Additional activity in hardwood veneer and building exterior contracting underscores her role in sustaining physical plant integrity. Her expertise lies in sourcing technically specific industrial products critical to the secure, long-term operation of a federal correctional facility.