Design and Construct - Install Solar Panel Array-New Orleans, LA

Amendment 01 - Is being entered to Answer Questions received and extend the response due date.This is a Request for Proposal for constructions services. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southeast Area (SEA) Southern Regional Research Center (SRRC) located in New Orleans, LA, has a requirement to: Design, Construct, and Install Solar Panel Array. The Contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment necessary to install a solar array.The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to enter into a firm fixed-price contract with a single Contractor for the design and construction of onsite Photovoltaic (PV) systems located at the Southern Regional Research Center (SRRC), 1100 Allen Toussaint, New Orleans, LA 70124-4305.The solicitation number is 12405B23R0027 and is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The NAICS code is 221114 a size standard of 250 employees. Contractors shall not directly contact the facility to discuss this requirement. During the solicitation phase, contractors will be provided the opportunity for a site visit and to ask any relevant questions.Contractors are required to be actively registered in the System for Award Management, (SAM) prior to submitting a proposal. You can register on- line at www.sam.gov. If you are already registered and your registration has expired, you will need to go the SAM website and update your information.Please refer to Section L.6 of the attached Clauses and Provisions for site visit