C2 OSB-A-017_C2 Weep Hole Edit.pdf

This solicitation is for the design and construction of a new Underwater Launch Test Facility at Crane, Indiana to support submerged launch testing and evaluation. The project scope includes construction of an Underwater Launch Pit, Operational Support Building, Warehouse Building, Water Treatment Facility, and Mechanical and Electrical Building starting in June 2020. Supporting site work will include pavement, utilities, site preparation and environmental mitigation.

The Underwater Launch Pit will provide a controlled underwater environment for test equipment using slurry wall construction. The Operational Support Building will include a high bay area for vehicle maintenance and a Launch Control Center. An insulated metal Warehouse Building and Water Treatment Facility to maintain water quality in the launch pit are also required. Electrical and mechanical utilities, site preparation, paving and improvements are included. The project will be conducted in phases with storage pad construction starting within seven months and beneficial occupancy by eighteen months from contract award. The solicitation was issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Department of the Navy.