Due to staff reductions, this is the last edition of the ACC NewsBlast. News articles, photos and videos about the Army Contracting Command, its subordinate units, Soldiers and civilians, will continue to be posted on the ACC public website, http://www.army.mil/acc , and the ACC Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ArmyContracting.
Author Archives: Army Contracting
ACC lawyer contributes to Ebola fight
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala.–When an Army Contracting Command lawyer volunteered for a temporary duty assignment to Italy, little did he know he’d become part of the international fight against the deadly Ebola virus. Full story
The AMC legal workforce – Reshaping to win in a complex world
The Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command has approved plans for legal office consolidation at three AMC Centers of Excellence – Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland; Redstone Arsenal, Alabama; and Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois effective Jan. 1, 2015. Full story
Information shared at contracting conference
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland–An industry day and pre-solicitation conference for the responsive strategic sourcing for services indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract was presented by members of the Army Contracting Command — Aberdeen Proving Ground here Dec. 16. Full story
Army Contracting Command-Warren hosts industry engagement
The Army Contracting Command-Warren, Michigan, hosted its first Industry Engagement Session at Selfridge Air National Guard Base Nov, 21. Full story
Contracting officer shifts gears to support Central Accord
While serving temporary duty in Italy, one Army Contracting Command Soldier found himself repacking his duffle bag and temporarily relocating to the Republic of Gabon, Africa, supporting Central Accord 2015 planning operations. Full story
Contracting NCOs inducted into Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
Two 923rd Contingency Contracting Battalion, Detroit Arsenal, Michigan, noncommissioned officers were inducted into the TACOM Life Cycle Management Command Sergeant Audie Murphy Club December 4th. Full story
Link to the Reserve chain of support
An Army Reserve acquisition adviser is at the Army Contracting Command headquarters to help bridge the gap between Reservists and the command. Full story
Spotlight on … Maj. Kelley Ann Smith
Army Contracting Command, Human Capital G-1
Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund Program Manager, Talent Management Division Full story
MICC employee recognized for environmental efforts
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Dec. 12, 2014) — A Mission and Installation Contracting Command contracting officer’s representative was recognized for his efforts in meeting the goals of President Barack Obama’s Executive Order 13514 on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance recently. Full story
Faces of the Force: Maj. Mark Corn
POSITION: Contingency Contracting Officer
UNIT: Mission and Installation Contracting Command, 900th Contingency Contracting Battalion, 419th Contracting Support Brigade
TOTAL YEARS OF ARMY SERVICE: 22
AWARDS: Meritorious Service Medal (4); Joint Service Commendation Medal (2); Army Commendation Medal (4); Army Achievement Medal (5)
EDUCATION: M.A. in human resource management, Webster University; B.S. in criminal justice, Cameron University Full story
Army opens competition to build Humvee replacement
The U.S. Army has officially begun the next round of competition to build a replacement to the iconic Humvee. Full story
