Pond-Baker JV, Norcross, Georgia, was awarded a $24,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for architect-engineer services to support master planning in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of June 27, 2028. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District, Winchester, Virginia, is the contracting activity (W912ER-23-D-0017).