12-3J14-22-B-0201.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-22-B-0201 Bid invitation number: 2000008356 Purchasing Group: AMS-Fruit and Veg

United States Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. - Room 3522

1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.

Room 3522-S, STOP 0239

Washington, DC 20036

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 02/07/2022 14:00:00 Offer Due Date : 02/28/2022 13:00:00

Opening date: 02/28/2022 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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CANNED VEGETABLES (Dried Beans & Tomato Products), SOLICITATION NO:2000008356

COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Tomato and Canned Dried Beans pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. Acceptances will be announced by midnight, March 7, 2022. Deliveries are to be made between April 01, 2022 through June 30, 2022.

The specialist for this solicitation is Cedric Hopkins (Cedric.Hopkins@usda.gov). The contracting officer for this solicitation is Kelli Dawkins (Kelli.Dawkins@usda.gov). Please contact the specialist first, with questions regarding the requirements of this solicitation. Do not discuss your bid prices with the specialist or contracting officer before award.

For this solicitation products produced from the 2021 or 2022 crop year will be accepted.

There is a probationary period for new-to-AMS contractors and existing contractors bidding on new products in which awards may be limited to 10 truckloads per product. Contractor must demonstrate successful delivery of at least five (5) truckloads of [new] product in order to be removed from probationary status on future solicitations. For the purposes of this rule, successful delivery is defined as product delivered on-time and in acceptable condition according to the terms and conditions of the contract.

The Quantity Tolerance section of the specification document, "Contractor will be allowed a tolerance on the final delivery of plus or minus 50 cases of each product, from each shipping point named in the purchase order", is not applicable to this solicitation. USDA will not pay for any cases exceeding the contracted quantity.

Offerors who intend to use more than one processing plant and shipping point for contracts awarded under this solicitation, other than the processing plant and shipping point entered in their bids, may submit a list of their approved processing plants and shipping points on a separate sheet of paper to be uploaded in WBSCM, and to be submitted with their bids.

This Solicitation may show multiple stops on some line items; however, the number of stops will be limited to a maximum of three. To determine the number of destinations, review the "Tendering Text" for the lot, which will indicate the City and State for each stop. Bidders may submit different prices for each stop. However, a price is required on all line items within the lot.

For offshore destinations (Puerto Rico, Hawaii, etc.), offerors have the option to choose to enter their bids direct to the offshore destination or to the port.

Purchases will be made on an f.o.b. destination basis to cities on this Solicitation. Destination

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All prime vendors are reminded that they are prohibited from subcontracting with companies or individuals that have been suspended or debarred.

Offers must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). Offers submitted by any means other than WBSCM will be deemed nonresponsive.

Offerors must be active in WBSCM and have the required bidder roles in order to submit offers under this solicitation. Once connected, follow the online procedures. A "HELP" button provides detailed instructions or call (202) 720-4517 for assistance.

Offerors are cautioned to bid only quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and deliver.

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated September 2021; Specification for Canned Vegetables dated April 2021; Specification for Canned Dried Beans dated August 2021; or this Solicitation should be directed to the Contracting Officer; USDA, AMS, Room 3522-South; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.; Washington, D.C. 20250-0239. Telephone: (202) 720-4517. FAX: (202)720-2782.

"The USDA prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users)."

See attached documents:

1 . AMS MSCP 9-1-21

2 . Commodity Specification for Canned Dried Beans

3 . Commodity Specification for Canned Vegetables

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Attributes :

OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT THE OFFER IS MADE SUBJECT TO THE MASTER SOLICITATION;

COMMODITY SUPPLEMENT AND/OR SPECIFICATION(S); THIS SOLICITATION; THE AGRICULTURE

ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (AGAR) AND THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR).

Timely performance: Offeror and any subcontractor have completed required performance of any USDA contract prior to this bid opening.

Permitted values: - Have been delivered

- Have not been delivered

- Have not been delivered, but the Offeror has notified the Contracting Officer

- There are no existing contracts/purchase orders

OFFEROR REQUESTS HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE. APPLIES

ONLY TO FIRMS CERTIFIED IN THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION#S HUBZONE PROGRAM

(FAR SUBPART 19.13).MUST BE THE MANUFACTURER/PRODUCER OF THE PRODUCT TO RECEIVE

A PRICE PREFERENCE

Furnish name, title, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address of person submitting this bid (must be an officer of the company or a person authorized to execute contracts/purchase orders on behalf of the bidder).

1A) Offeror has reviewed the List of Required Products for GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) Reporting located at:

Permitted values: - N/A

- NO

- YES

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GS1_GDSN_ListofRequiredProducts.xlsx.

1B) Offeror certifies that complete and accurate product information will be submitted to GS1 GDSN no later 20 days after contract award, if the awarded contract includes item(s) from the List of Required Products for GS1 GDSN reporting.

1C) Offeror certifies that the information submitted in GS1 GDSN will be kept up-to-date (to reflect changes in product attributes, such as changes to the ingredient or allergen statement) until the end of the contract period.

Offeror acknowledges receipt of the amendment(s) to the solicitation. Select N/A if no amendment was issued to the solicitation.

Permitted values: - Yes

- No

- N/A

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 VEGETABLE, CANNED

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

20 BEANS BLACK TURTLE CAN-6/10

30 DIXON CA

40 100359 BEANS BLACK TURTLE CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 95620

864.000

CS

50 ONTARIO CA

60 100359 BEANS BLACK TURTLE CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 91761

864.000

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70 LOT: 77129899 LONG BEACH CA / POMONA ...

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80 100359 BEANS BLACK TURTLE CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 90806

216.000

CS

90 100359 BEANS BLACK TURTLE CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 91767

648.000

CS

Total Quantity for BEANS BLACK TURTLE CAN-6/10 2,592.000

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100 BEANS GARBANZO CAN-6/10

110 ONTARIO CA

120 100360 BEANS GARBANZO CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 91761

864.000

CS

Total Quantity for BEANS GARBANZO CAN-6/10 864.000

CS

130 BEANS PINK CAN-6/10

140 LOT: 113425276 BAYAMON PR / CAGUAS PR /

150 100369 BEANS PINK CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 00956

432.000

CS

160 100369 BEANS PINK CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 00725

432.000

CS

170 LOT: 850135561 MAYAGUEZ PR / PONCE PR /

180 100369 BEANS PINK CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 00708

432.000

CS

190 100369 BEANS PINK CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 00731

432.000

CS

Total Quantity for BEANS PINK CAN-6/10 1,728.000

CS

200 BEANS PINTO CAN-6/10

210 BAKERSFIELD CA

220 100365 BEANS PINTO CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 93308 CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

864.000

230 LONG BEACH CA

240 100365 BEANS PINTO CAN-6/10 06/01/2022-06/15/2022 90806

864.000

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250 WAYNE NJ

260 100365 BEANS PINTO CAN-6/10 06/01/2022-06/15/2022 07470

864.000

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270 ALBUQUERQUE NM

280 100365 BEANS PINTO CAN-6/10 05/01/2022-05/15/2022 87108

864.000

CS

290 RENO NV

300 100365 BEANS PINTO CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 89512

864.000

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310 BROOKLYN NY

320 100365 BEANS PINTO CAN-6/10 06/01/2022-06/15/2022 11236

864.000

CS

330 RIPLEY WV

340 100365 BEANS PINTO CAN-6/10 06/16/2022-06/30/2022 25271

864.000

CS

350 LOT: 245564033 ARECIBO PR / MAYAGUEZ ...

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360 100365 BEANS PINTO CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 00616

432.000

CS

370 100365 BEANS PINTO CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 00708

432.000

CS

380 LOT: 599978092 BAYAMON PR / CANOVANAS...

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390 100365 BEANS PINTO CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 00956

432.000

CS

400 100365 BEANS PINTO CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 00629

432.000

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Total Quantity for BEANS PINTO CAN-6/10 7,776.000

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410 BEANS RED KIDNEY CAN-6/10

420 DIXON CA

430 100370 BEANS RED KIDNEY CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 95620 CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

864.000

440 ONTARIO CA

450 100370 BEANS RED KIDNEY CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 91761

864.000

CS

460 WAYNE NJ

470 100370 BEANS RED KIDNEY CAN-6/10 06/01/2022-06/15/2022 07470

864.000

CS

480 BROOKLYN NY

490 100370 BEANS RED KIDNEY CAN-6/10 06/01/2022-06/15/2022 11236

864.000

CS

500 RIPLEY WV

510 100370 BEANS RED KIDNEY CAN-6/10 06/16/2022-06/30/2022 25271

864.000

CS

Total Quantity for BEANS RED KIDNEY CAN-6/10 4,320.000

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520 BEANS REFRIED CAN-6/10

530 DIXON CA

540 100362 BEANS REFRIED CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 95620

864.000

CS

550 ONTARIO CA

560 100362 BEANS REFRIED CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 91761

864.000

CS

570 CEDAR FALLS IA

580 100362 BEANS REFRIED CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 50613

864.000

CS

590 RIPLEY WV

600 100362 BEANS REFRIED CAN-6/10 06/01/2022-06/15/2022 25271

864.000

CS

610 LOT: 374075743 LONG BEACH CA / POMONA...

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620 100362 BEANS REFRIED CAN-6/10 06/01/2022-06/15/2022 90806

432.000

CS

630 100362 BEANS REFRIED CAN-6/10 06/01/2022-06/15/2022 91767

432.000

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Total Quantity for BEANS REFRIED CAN-6/10 4,320.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

640 TOMATO PASTE CAN-6/10

650 DIXON CA

660 100327 TOMATO PASTE CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 95620

912.000

CS

670 ONTARIO CA

680 100327 TOMATO PASTE CAN-6/10 04/16/2022-04/30/2022 91761

912.000

CS

Total Quantity for TOMATO PASTE CAN-6/10 1,824.000

CS

690 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-6/10

700 LONG BEACH CA

710 100334 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-6/10 06/01/2022-06/15/2022 90806

912.000

CS

720 RIPLEY WV

730 100334 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-6/10 06/01/2022-06/15/2022 25271

912.000

CS

Total Quantity for TOMATO SAUCE CAN-6/10 1,824.000

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Total Quantity for Invitation 25,248.000

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