Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc., a San Antonio-based engineering firm specializing in blast effects analysis and infrastructure protection, was awarded a $370,470 firm fixed-price definitive contract by Naval Facilities Engineering Command on September 2, 2025. The contract calls for the fabrication and testing of one-way pre-cast concrete panels utilizing a shock-tube test setup to simulate panel response to blast loads. This work will validate pre-cast concrete construction methodologies for incorporation into future Navy earth-covered magazine standards, supporting the Department of Defense's facility protection and resilience objectives. The contract is scheduled for completion by August 28, 2026, with performance taking place in San Antonio, Texas.
No set-aside designation was applied to this award, which was made through full and open competition. Baker Engineering's selection reflects its established expertise in blast testing, structural analysis, and specialized testing methodologies developed through prior engagements with Naval Facilities Engineering Command and other federal agencies. The company's federal contract portfolio demonstrates a consistent track record delivering complex engineering solutions, including prior work on pre-cast concrete panel fabrication and shock-tube test installations, positioning it well to execute the technical requirements of validating construction standards critical to Navy facility defense infrastructure.