Vivek P Balaji

Vivek P. Balaji serves as a Contract Manager within the FA4661 7 Cons Cd unit of the Department of the Air Force, where he plays a pivotal role in executing facility sustainment and mission-enabling acquisitions critical to Air Force installation readiness. He manages a diverse portfolio of service and supply contracts focused on infrastructure resilience, including HVAC, electrical systems, airfield utilities, and environmental maintenance. His work ensures that garrison and expeditionary bases maintain operational continuity through timely, compliant, and efficient procurement of essential support services. Balaji operates within the full lifecycle of contract administration—from solicitation and evaluation to award and performance oversight—aligning acquisitions with Air Force infrastructure modernization priorities. While specific contractor names are not publicly disclosed, Balaji maintains a robust network of vendor partnerships characterized by consistent engagement with small businesses and specialized service providers. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based agreements that emphasize quality, reliability, and mission alignment. He collaborates closely with contractors offering facility operations, maintenance, and technical support services, fostering relationships built on compliance, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Balaji demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with over 68% of his acquisitions set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. He routinely prioritizes Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (9.1%) and HUBZone firms (4.5%), reflecting a deliberate strategy to enhance equitable access to federal opportunities. His procurement approach actively supports the Department’s mandate to empower underrepresented small businesses while ensuring mission-critical needs are met with high-performing vendors. His primary procurement focus centers on NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), 561710 (Pest Control), and 423830 (Industrial Machinery Wholesalers), indicating deep expertise in environmental, utility, and facility maintenance domains. He regularly sources specialized trade services, including structural repairs, mechanical system maintenance, and mission-support equipment, demonstrating technical fluency in infrastructure lifecycle management and sustainable facility operations.