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This solicitation is for the design and construction of a new Underwater Launch Test Facility (ULTF) 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 such as pavement, site preparations, utilities, and environmental mitigation are also included. The Underwater Launch Pit will provide a controlled underwater environment for test equipment, hardware, cameras, and data systems using slurry wall construction techniques. The Operational Support Building will include space for control and data collection, a high bay area for vehicle maintenance, and a Launch Control Center. A 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 landscaping are in the scope of work. The solicitation was issued by the Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command.