PRESS RELEASE

ATLANTA – (May 8, 2025) – Pond & Company (“Pond”), an industry leader in engineering, architecture, planning, and construction management services, has been awarded a contract in a joint venture with SIA Solutions, LLC (“SIA”), now named Salas O’Brien Federal, a firm that specializes in program management, infrastructure asset management, energy solutions, and robotics and emerging technology applications.

The US Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (HNC), has established a new multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for architectural and engineering services in support of the Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP). This five-year contract has a total shared capacity of $249 million across all awardees. Under the ERCIP program, Pond-SIA will provide expert design, engineering, commissioning, and planning services to enhance energy and water resilience, security, and conservation at Department of Defense installations worldwide, including locations in the US, Germany, Belgium, Kuwait, and Korea.

HNC anticipates a wide range of project types, including new construction, renovations, and upgrades to existing energy and water systems. The program will emphasize the design, engineering, and commissioning of advanced technologies such as microgrids, which incorporate distributed energy resources capable of operating independently and integrating with larger utility grids—boosting mission assurance and energy reliability. Additional projects may include energy and water efficiency upgrades, control system enhancements, and cybersecurity integration for facility-related systems.

“This contract gives our team the opportunity to support HNC in delivering resilient, sustainable energy systems that meet the evolving demands of military installations around the globe,” said David Caldwell, Pond's Army Client Manager. “Our focus is on practical innovation and disciplined execution—getting the job done right and on schedule.”

“Together, Pond and Salas O’Brien bring deep technical expertise and a shared commitment to delivering forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and mission readiness,” said Harry Kleiser of Salas O’Brien. “We’re honored to support the Huntsville Center on this important initiative.”

About Pond
Pond is a full-service consulting firm providing integrated engineering, architecture, planning, and construction management solutions to public and private clients since 1965. Our staff, located throughout the US and globally, is committed to delivering tailored solutions. Recognizing that clients benefit the most when multi-disciplined expertise is leveraged, Pond builds teams based on client and project requirements, regardless of location, reinforcing our “One Pond” culture. We earn the trust that sets us apart.

About Salas O’Brien
Salas O'Brien Federal, is an engineering and technical services firm that provides a comprehensive range of professional services to federal agencies. The company specializes in facility planning, design, construction management, commissioning, program management, environmental consulting, and technical support across multiple federal sectors. Salas O’Brien has established itself as a versatile firm capable of delivering complex professional services to various government agencies, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Defense Logistics Agency, and Army Corps of Engineers.