919th Contracting Battalion / MICC - Fort Bliss

09/26/2020

MICC-Fort Bliss battalion uncases colors signifies return

MICC-Fort Bliss battalion uncases colors signifies return

MICC-Fort Bliss battalion uncases colors signifies return

09/03/2020

MICC Leaders on Project Inclusion

Project Inclusion is the Army’s holistic effort to enact initiatives that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, which begins by listening to Army Soldiers, civilians and families. It gives voice to our teammates as the Army undertakes a comprehensive effort to identify any bias and mitigate it. This campaign plan operationalizes #ProjectInclusion as a natural extension of the Army People Strategy. It also addresses Army-related diversity, equity and inclusion concerns from external stakeholders.

08/09/2020

On 07 August, MICC Fort Bliss and the 919th Contracting Battalion had the pleasure of promoting its very own Staff Sergeant Cheryl Hood to the rank of Sergeant First Class! She has been the backbone of the Battalion since her arrival and will continue her great work. The ceremony was held by a small group of 919th personnel adhering to the mandatory social distancing and wearing of mask while the unit gathered on MS Teams to watch. We are so very proud of you! Continue to Be Great!

Congratulations SFC Hood and Family!

“Iron Focus, Iron Will”

919th Contracting Support Battalion

07/01/2020

Army National Hiring Days

The U.S. Army is conducting its first "Army National Hiring Days" campaign today through July 2 with a goal of hiring 10,000 new Soldiers. On behalf of the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler and Command Sgt. Maj. Chantel Sena-Diaz are part of a team ensuring the Army is the best trained, best equipped and most talented force in the world.

If you or someone you know is interested in Army opportunities, visit www.goarmy.com/hiringdays. #HiringDays

07/01/2020

It’s been a great month for the 919th Contracting Battalion (CBn) of MICC Ft. Bliss, and the United States Army. Along with the return of HQ 919th from Afghanistan we are also blessed to celebrate the frocking of MICC Bliss’s most Senior NCO to the rank of SGM. SGM Rachel Y. Harris was frocked on 26 June 20 and will continue to serve as the Battalion Sergeant Major for the 919th CBn. She was joined by her Parents Mr. Otho and Ms. Sofia Andrews along with her special guest BG (RET) Michael D. Hoskins and CSM (RET) Gerald Wright on this joyous occasion.

Congratulations SGM Harris!!! #NCOLCoE CLASS #70 Iron Focus, Iron Will.

06/03/2020

919th CBN Soldiers forge successes during Afghanistan deployment

https://www.army.mil/article/236127

919th CBN Soldiers forge successes during Afghanistan dep...

06/02/2020

The 919th is coming home!!!!
The Regional Contracting Center-Afghanistan workforce on 22 May 2020

05/29/2020

On 12 May 2020, LOGCAP, in support of Fort Bliss’s COVID-19 response efforts, was expanded to provide temporary facilities at McGregor Base Camp for Army Reserve and National Guard units to conduct mobilization training simultaneously with the required 14-day quarantine. The effort to execute training while in quarantine creates efficiencies by reducing the amount of days mobilizing units are required to remain at Fort Bliss prior to deploying to support mission around the world. On 18 May 2020, members of 919th CBn conducted a site inspection to ensure the LOGCAP services were fully operational. The services that were inspected includes life support areas, pest management, power generation, and fire protection services. The services were verified fully operational by MAJ Gholston, the Administrative Contracting Officer.

05/29/2020

During the week of 12-18 May 2020, MICC-Fort Bliss, TX conducted several planning sessions in preparation for transitioning the workforce from telework to re-occupying the office.
When the COVID-19 pandemic became a major concern across the United States in early March 2020, MICC-Fort Bliss transitioned to a full-time telework policy where 90% of the workforce continuously worked from home in order to reduce the risk of a disease spread within the office. As the pandemic continues and the United States begin to implement plans to re-open businesses, MICC-Fort Bliss is now creating a structured approach for the workforce to transition back to an office work environment. The overarching plan consists of bringing the workforce back in increments while implementing a policy to reduce risks of disease spread. Some examples of the various topics the policy will include are: the wearing of facial masks within the office, social distancing guidelines, daily cleaning of common areas, daily temperature checks of all employees, and leveraging virtual meeting software for collaboration instead of physical meetings.

05/27/2020

925th CBN assumes regional contracting center command

The 925th CBN and MICC - Fort Drum has assumed command of the Regional Contracting Center-Afghanistan from 919th Contracting Battalion, signaling the return home to Fort Bliss, Texas for Soldiers in the coming days.

925th CBN assumes regional contracting center command

05/15/2020

Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler on Category Management

Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler discusses the command’s category management strategies allowing mission partners to buy smarter as an enterprise with the elimination of redundancies, increased efficiency and greater value. Find the full-length version of the video at https://youtu.be/uuhHDhy6aXs.

Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler, the commanding general for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, discusses the command’s category management efforts...

04/30/2020

On 08 Apr 20, GEN Garrett, FORSCOM CG, conducted battlefield circulation at FOB Westbrook in order to conduct a quality of life check for quarantined guests. During the visit, he received an Operational Overview of FOB Westbrook followed by a site tour. BG Eichburg, 1AD Acting Commander, COL James, Fort Bliss Garrison Commander, 1/1 ABCT Leadership, MICC-Fort Bliss leadership and QAs all participated in the event.

04/15/2020

U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command

U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command leaders address Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and reinforce the priority of protecting our people.

In an address to the MICC workforce, Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler, Clay Cole and Command Sgt. Maj. Chantel Sena-Diaz stress the importance of April being Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. To show your support for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, please wear teal on Tuesdays in April and denim on April 29. Share your photos in teal and denim with the MICC by sending your pictures to [email protected].

04/14/2020

U.S. Army Contracting Command

U.S. Army Contracting Command Maj. Gen. Paul Pardew: “The Mission and Installation Contracting Command remains the main effort for ACC here in the nation and their direct involvement in supporting the COVID response across the entire country, and they’re doing a phenomenal job.”

Maj. Gen. Pardew recognizes members of the ACC workforce in his latest message.

04/13/2020

Members across MICC-Fort Bliss and the 919th Contracting Battalion observed Denim Day 2020 from their respective telework locations last week. Participating were, begging from the top left clockwise, Andrea Brooks, Michelle Spence, Frank Klein, Monica Challenor and Joe Craggett. #DenimDay comes in April as part of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Across the military services and in our communities, millions wear jeans as a symbol of protest against myths surrounding sexual assault.

04/07/2020

MICC-Fort Bliss team assists quarantine area setup | El Paso Herald-Post

https://elpasoheraldpost.com/micc-fort-bliss-team-assists-quarantine-area-setup/

Contracting professionals from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Bliss contracting office and 919th Contracting Battalion in Texas are serving a vital role in the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

03/25/2020

On 12 March 2020, the 919th Contracting Battalion hosted an Organization Day at Pike’s Park Recreation Center in Bagram for the entire workforce.

03/25/2020

LTC Eric A. Brooks, Commander, 919th Contracting Battalion and CSM Rachel Harris farewells the 609th Contracting Team in Bagram, Afghanistan. From left to right: CSM Harris, CPT (P) David Ray, CPT Safiul Alam, SFC Eliud Temblador and SSG Dele Adeleye

03/25/2020

On 22 March 2020, LTC Eric Brooks, Commander, Regional Contracting Center-Afghanistan, conducted an award presentation for the 742nd Contracting Team from Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The 742nd CT served honorably in Bagram from July 2019 through March 2020.

03/09/2020

On 6 March 2020, LTC Eric A. Brooks, Commander, Regional Contracting Center-Afghanistan, hosted a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) recognition ceremony. The ceremony recognized over 20 outstanding CORs from 15 different requiring activities. The ceremony was attended by supervisors from our supported activities. CORs had the opportunity to share best practices in Contract Management. Opening comments focused on the critical role of the COR to ensure proper contract oversight.

03/09/2020

On 7 March 2020, Regional Contracting Center-Afghanistan conducted a Hail and Farewell in Bagram to say good-bye to great teammates: Mr. Chris Laird (Fuels Team), Ms. Diana Bolton (Quality Assurance Team) and SFC Jason Waldrep (Property Administration - 414th CSB).

02/24/2020

On 21 February 2020, 919th CBn/ MICC – Fort Bliss conducted a Black History Month Observance and Potluck in order to celebrate Black achievements in the United States.
During the event, guest speaker Mr. White from the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of El Paso, TX provided a presentation where he discussed the formation and contributions of the U.S. Army Buffalo Soldiers. Many individuals also contributed to a Black History display highlighting many key figures in our nation’s history.

02/21/2020

On 01 February 2020, LTC Eric Brooks, Commander, Regional Contracting Center - Afghanistan, re-enlisted Sergeant First Class (SFC) Eliud Temblador. SFC Temblador is an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) in the RCC-A CCAS Division. SFC Temblador currently serves as the NCOIC of the 609th Contracting Team from Fort Bragg, NC. SFC Fernando Ramirez (919th CBN - Fort Bliss, TX) was awarded the Joint Service Achievement Medal!

02/03/2020

On 15 and 22 January 2020 the 919th CBn conducted two iterations of diagnostics and NCOIC/OIC certifications in a two-phased, two day event. Back in March of 2019 the 919th CBn began preparing for the ACFT by sending MSG Cueto to receive Level 2, which is now called “NCOIC/OIC”, certification. MSG Cueto brought certification and lessons learned to the CBn where training began. The intent of this first set of diagnostics was to identify events that personnel would pass and fail. After additional training is completed, the second set of diagnostics will determine the highest achievable score from each individual.

02/03/2020

On Thursday, 23 January 2020 the 919th CBn presented SFC Jeremy Zelbst with the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) due to his support of the Arizona Sector Border Wall reinforcement mission, IAW Presidential Priorities. Given only a 72 hour notice, SFC Zelbst deployed to Arizona and established a Regional Contracting Center where he provided contract support for more than 1,500 service members and federal employees over the duration of 4 months. His actions were instrumental in accomplishing the mission.

01/23/2020

On 22 January 2020, Regional Contracting Center-Afghanistan with the 609th CT hosted a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Summit in Kandahar. A great forum to share best practices in contract management and receive group training on procurement fraud, quality assurance surveillance and combat trafficking in persons (CTIP). We also recognized CORs for their outstanding performance managing their contracts.

01/17/2020

LTC Eric A. Brooks, RCC-A Commander and CSM Rachel Y. Harris, hosted a farewell for Mr. James Palmore and Ms. Lynda Goins on 9 January 2020. James and Lynda served as Administrative Contracting Officers on our CCAS Team from FEB19 – JAN20 managing Private Security Contracts.

01/13/2020

LTC Eric Brooks, RCC-A Commander, and CSM Rachel Harris visited the 609th Contracting Team and DynCorp International facilities in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Here some pictures from the tour of the Role 3 Hospital, the Waste Management Plant and an inspection of the construction progress of the Far East Dining Facility.

12/13/2019

On 6 December the 919th Contracting Battalion /MICC family gathered for a fun filled holiday celebration. Big shout out to Monica Challenor and Jamie Briseno for organizing the event and to our MC's for the night Mike Medrano and Melissa Garcia. Also many thanks to each division for contributing awesome gift baskets for the raffle.

12/12/2019

Ho Ho Ho 🎅
Members of the 919th Contracting Battalion/ MICC-Fort Bliss are getting into the holiday spirit by adding some Christmas Cheer decorations to their offices.

12/12/2019

The power of the purchase

The MICC commanding general outlines our command's category management efforts in this Army AL&T Magazine article.

Stop chasing personality-driven solutions: Category management instills a think-bigger approach to buying for enterprise-level efficiencies. by Brig. Gen. Christine A. Beeler Leveraging the disciplined buying power of the Army enterprise in lieu of fractured or decentralized one-off solutions offers...

12/03/2019

On 1DEC19, the 919th Contracting Battalion Staff received a care package from Ms. Dormey Blankmann from MICC-Fort Bliss. We thank our home station team for taking good care of us!

12/03/2019

LTC Eric A. Brooks, Commander of Regional Contracting Center – Afghanistan (RCC-A), in Kandahar with team members of the 609th Contracting Team (Fort Bragg, NC)

11/10/2019

Greetings from the workforce of Regional Contracting Center-Afghanistan

11/04/2019

From 30 October to 2 November, The Commanding General for Army Contracting Command, MG Paul Pardew and CSM Jill Crosby visited with the Soldiers and Civilians of Regional Contracting Center-Afghanistan. A great visit with a Town Hall, OPD/NCOPD sessions and a combined Re-Enlistment and Promotion Ceremony for SFC Fernando Ramirez!