12-3J14-22-B-0296.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-22-B-0296 Bid invitation number: 2000008484 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

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Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 04/20/2022 15:45:00 Offer Due Date : 05/04/2022 13:00:00

Opening date: 05/04/2022 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Master

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

Seasonal Canned and Frozen Fruit (IFB 2, IDIQ), USDA Solicitation No.: 2000008484

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell canned and frozen fruit pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs.

IMPORTANT DATES

Bids are due on the #Offer Due Date,# which is also referred to as the #Opening Date.# Late bids will not be considered.

Acceptances will be announced by May 18, 2022. Successful vendors will be notified via WBSCM.

Unsuccessful vendors will not be notified directly. A GovDelivery notice with the award announcement information will be sent on or around the award date.

Deliveries are to be made between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023.

POINT OF CONTACT

The specialist for this purchase is Kimberly Mason at Kimber.Mason2@usda.gov. The contracting officer for this purchase is Kyla Stoufer at Kyla.Stoufer@usda.gov. Please contact the specialist first with questions about the requirements. Do not discuss your bid prices with the specialist or contracting officer before award.

Reminder of Certain Requirements A bidder should:

1),,Be in active status in SAM.gov 2),,Be active in WBSCM with the required bidder roles 3),,Be a qualified bidder with the Agricultural Marketing Service 4),,List at least one compliant shipping point AND plant with their bid in WBSCM

The incorporated terms of any subsequent contract and obligations for both the awardee and Government can be found in:

1),,The tendering text of this solicitation 2),,The AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurement # Domestic Programs, often referred to as the #MSCP# (attached to this solicitation in WBSCM) 3),,The applicable Commodity Specifications (attached to this solicitation in WBSCM)

4) Fruit Invitation for Bids (IFB) IDIQ.docx (attached)

Attachments to the solicitation can also be found here: https://portal.wbscm.usda.gov/publicprocurement

SOLICITATION-SPECIFIC DETAILS

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All offerors should reference the Fruit Invitation for Bids (IFB) IDIQ 2000008484 document attached to the solicitation for more information.

CONSTRAINTS

If applicable, constraints must be entered in truckloads NOT cases, pounds, etc. Constraints may overlap by product and delivery window. If an offeror has no constraints for a given product, they are not required to enter constraints.

ATTRIBUTE QUESTIONS

Questions must be answered accurately, in full, and with the most up-to-date information.

ADDITIONAL NOTICES

For a new-to-USDA contractor and existing contractors who are bidding on new products, a probationary period may be implemented in which awards are limited to 10 truckloads per product.

Contractor must demonstrate successful delivery of at least five truckloads of 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. Any delivery problems directly attributable to the Government will not be held against the contractor.

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 item "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.

Purchases will be made on an f.o.b. destination basis to cities on this solicitation. Destination quantities listed are estimates and subject to adjustment based on offerings, changes in recipient needs, market conditions, and program operations.

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 attached Master Solicitation and Commodity Specification, or this solicitation should be directed to the Contract Specialist and/or 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

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Page 3 / 6 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), or (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users).

See attached documents:

1 . Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - March 2022

2 . Commodity Specification For Frozen fruit Feb 2022

3 . PART B - Schedule October 2022 - September 2023

4 . Exhibit 2 - Estimates Based on Current Orders

5 . Frequently Asked Questions

6 . Fruit Invitation for Bids (IFB) IDIQ

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 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).

IS THE OFFEROR AN ENTITY THAT HAS FILED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION IN ONE OF THE

FIFTY STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OR THE VARIOUS TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED

STATES? YOU MUST ANSWER THE NEXT 3 QUESTIONS IF THE ANSWER FOR THIS QUESTION IS

YES.

HAS THE OFFEROR BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY CRIMINAL VIOLATION UNDER FEDERAL OR

STATE LAW IN THE 24 MONTHS PRECEDING THE DATE OF OFFER?

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HAS THE OFFEROR HAD ANY OFFICER OR AGENT OF OFFEROR CONVICTED OF A FELONY

CRIMINAL VIOLATION FOR ACTIONS TAKEN ON BEHALF OF OFFEROR UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE

LAW IN THE 24 MONTHS PRECEDING THE DATE OF OFFER?

DOES THE OFFEROR HAVE ANY UNPAID FEDERAL TAX LIABILITY ASSESSED, WHICH ALL

JUDICIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED/LAPSED, THAT IS NOT

BEING PAID IN A TIMELY MANNER PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT WITH THE AUTHORITY

RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING IT?

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

Permitted values: - YES (Comment: Yes)

- NO (Comment: No)

- N/A (Comment: N/A)

Offeror certifies that this offer is compliant with FAR 52.204-25 and will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

Offeror certifies that this offer is compliant with FAR 52.204-25 and does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

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

Permitted values: - YES

- NO

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.

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

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Quantity

10 FRUIT, CANNED

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Item Material Description Quantity

20 100210 APRICOT HALVES CAN-24/300

238,140.000

CS

Total Quantity for APRICOT HALVES CAN-24/300 238,140.000

CS

30 100216 APRICOTS DICED PEELED EX LT CAN-6/10

14,592.000

CS

Total Quantity for APRICOTS DICED PEELED EX LT CAN-6/10 14,592.000

CS

40 FRUIT, FROZEN

50 100256 STRAWBERRY FRZ CUP-96/4.5 OZ

1,019,200.00

CS

Total Quantity for STRAWBERRY FRZ CUP-96/4.5 OZ 1,019,200.00

CS

60 110859 MIXED BERRY FRZ CUP-96/4.OZ

410,200.000

CS

Total Quantity for MIXED BERRY FRZ CUP-96/4.OZ 410,200.000

CS

70 100261 APRICOT FRZ CUP-96/4.5 OZ

86,800.000

CS

Total Quantity for APRICOT FRZ CUP-96/4.5 OZ 86,800.000

CS

80 100254 STRAWBERRY SLICES FRZ CTN-30 LB

87,120.000

CS

Total Quantity for STRAWBERRY SLICES FRZ CTN-30 LB 87,120.000

CS

90 110860 STRAWBERRY SLICES UNSWT IQF CTN-6/5

LB 141,240.000

CS

Total Quantity for STRAWBERRY SLICES UNSWT IQF CTN-6/5

LB 141,240.000

CS

100 110846 STRAWBERRY WHOLE UNSWT IQF

CTN-6/5 LB 25,080.000

CS

Total Quantity for STRAWBERRY WHOLE UNSWT IQF CTN-6/5

LB 25,080.000

CS

Total Quantity for Invitation 2,022,372.00

CS

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Item Material Description Quantity