SSG Chia Chen

SSG Chia Chen serves as a key procurement lead within the 0413 Aq Hq Contract Augmented unit of the Department of the Army, supporting expeditionary and garrisoned operations through the acquisition of critical infrastructure-enabling services. Responsible for managing complex contract actions under the W91QVP instrument, SSG Chen specializes in securing life support, mobility, and base operations capabilities essential for sustaining Army installations in austere environments. Their portfolio includes high-priority acquisitions for equipment rental, transportation logistics, and structural support services, ensuring mission readiness across both domestic and deployed theaters. SSG Chen operates within a dynamic contracting environment requiring rapid responsiveness and strict compliance with DoD acquisition regulations. SSG Chen maintains consistent working relationships with strategic vendors including MATSON NAVIGATION COMPANY, INC. for maritime logistics support and ARABIC INTERPRETERS LLC for linguist and cultural support services. These partnerships reflect a pattern of engaging specialized providers capable of delivering mission-critical, non-commodity services under time-sensitive conditions. The contracting approach emphasizes reliability, cultural competency, and operational scalability, particularly in multinational or linguistically complex environments. Vendor engagement is structured to ensure performance agility and compliance with security and deployment requirements. SSG Chen demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with 60% of acquisitions designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to prioritize small business participation, fostering resilience in the supply base and enhancing local economic impact. While no set-aside categories are specified, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals a proactive effort to broaden contractor diversity and strengthen competition within the defense industrial base. The procurement focus centers on four primary NAICS categories: 332312 for fabricated structural metal components, 532112 for passenger vehicle leasing and mobility support, 488310 for port and harbor operations, and 238190 for specialized foundation and exterior construction. These domains reflect expertise in expeditionary infrastructure, tactical mobility, and logistical enablers—core capabilities required to sustain Army operations in remote and contested locations.