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This solicitation is for the design and construction of a new Underwater Launch Test Facility to support submerged launch testing and evaluation of full-scale launch technologies. The project requires construction starting in June 2020 and equipment outfitting in September 2021. Facilities to be constructed include an Underwater Launch Pit, Operational Support Building, Warehouse Building, Water Treatment Facility, and Mechanical and Electrical Building. Supporting facilities include pavement, site preparations, utilities, and environmental mitigation. The Underwater Launch Pit will provide a controlled underwater environment for test equipment, hardware, cameras, and data systems. The Operational Support Building will include space for control and data collection, a high bay area for vehicle maintenance, and a low bay area for offices and meeting space. The Water Treatment Facility will house equipment to maintain water quality in the launch pit. The mechanical and electrical building will house control equipment. The Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command is the issuing agency. The solicitation includes phased work requirements and an eighteen month period of performance for project completion.