12-3J14-22-B-0346.pdf

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Attached to: Cheese for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: 12-3J14-22-B-0346
Issued by: Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service

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This federal commodity solicitation requests offers for cheese products for use in domestic food assistance programs. The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service seeks string cheese, cheddar slices, and pepper jack cheese offers through its Web-Based Supply Chain Management System by May 11, 2022. Acceptances will be announced by May 18, 2022. Deliveries of the approximately 682,000 pounds of cheese are required between July and September 2022 to locations throughout the continental United States and Puerto Rico. The solicitation specifies pack sizes and may include small business set-asides. Offerors must meet vendor qualification requirements and submit bids electronically through the system to be considered for this firm-fixed price contract.

The related federal contract opportunity provides additional details regarding the solicitation. Commodity Marketing Service number 12-3J14-22-B-0346 will procure cheese for domestic food assistance programs. Deliveries of mozzarella, cheddar, and pepper jack cheese will occur at various US locations on an FOB origin basis between July and September 2022. The solicitation may include small business set-asides and reserves quantities for specific small business categories. Offerors must qualify through the vendor requirements process to access the solicitation releasing on or after May 4, 2022 through the Web Based Supply Chain Management system.

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Information Description: 12-3J14-22-B-0346 Bid invitation number: 2000008538 Purchasing Group: AMS Dairy

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: 05/04/2022 10:00:00 Offer Due Date : 05/11/2022 13:00:00

Opening date: 05/11/2022 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell string cheese, cheddar slices, and pepper jack cheese pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program. Bids are due by 1pm CT on May 11, 2022. Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on May 18, 2022. Deliveries are to be made July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022.

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 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 Master Solicitation dated March 1, 2022, the Commodity Requirements Documents for these materials, 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)."

Bid invitation number: 2000008538

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Page 2 / 4

Certification Questions :

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. WHEN ANSWERING QUESTIONS, PLEASE UTILIZE

ATTACHED BID CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS DOCUMENT.

See attached documents:

1 . Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurement (Domestic)

2 . Mozzarella CRD

3 . Cheddar CRD

4 . Pepper Jack CRD

5 . Bid Certification Questions

Attributes :

1. FOOD SAFETY MODERIZATION ACT

2. SIZE STANDARD

3. SAM REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

4. AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATION

5. ON TIME DELIVERIES

6. COMMERICIAL BRAND

7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

8. PLANTS

9. NON-MANUFACTURERS

10. SUPPLIER AGREEMENT

11. PERSON SUBMITTING OFFER

12. EMERGENCY CONTACT

13. HUBZone

14. GS1 (GDSN)

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 CHEESE, MOZZARELLA

20 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING BOX-360/1 OZ

30 DIXON CA

40 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

09/01/2022-09/15/2022 95620

37,800.000

Bid invitation number: 2000008538

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

50 ONTARIO CA

60 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

09/16/2022-09/30/2022 91761

37,800.000

70 SACRAMENTO CA

80 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

07/01/2022-07/15/2022 95814

37,800.000

90 TAUNTON MA

100 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

08/16/2022-08/31/2022 02780

37,800.000

110 CANTON MI

120 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

07/01/2022-07/15/2022 48188

37,800.000

130 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

09/16/2022-09/30/2022 48188

37,800.000

140 WYOMING MI

150 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

09/16/2022-09/30/2022 49548

37,800.000

160 NEWARK NJ

170 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

07/01/2022-07/15/2022 07114

37,800.000

180 CYPRESS TX

190 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

07/01/2022-07/15/2022 77429

37,800.000

200 LOT: 6551 AUBURNDALE FL / RIVIERA BEA...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 6551 AUBURNDALE FL / RIVIERA BEACH FL /

210 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

07/01/2022-07/15/2022 33823

16,155.000

220 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

07/01/2022-07/15/2022 33404

21,645.000

230 LOT: 565662448 CLACKAMAS OR / FIFE WA /

240 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

08/16/2022-08/31/2022 97015

24,502.500

250 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

08/16/2022-08/31/2022 98424

13,297.500

Total Quantity for CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ 415,800.000

260 CHEESE, NATURAL AMER

Bid invitation number: 2000008538

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

270 CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12 LB

280 FRESNO CA

290 111110 CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12

07/16/2022-07/31/2022 93722

37,440.000

300 LAS VEGAS NV

310 111110 CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12

07/16/2022-07/31/2022 89115

37,440.000

320 LOT: 162518557 CONWAY AR / VAN BUREN ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 162518557 CONWAY AR / VAN BUREN AR /

330 111110 CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12

07/16/2022-07/31/2022 72034

12,480.000

340 111110 CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12

07/16/2022-07/31/2022 72956

24,960.000

350 LOT: 347449042 DIXON CA / ONTARIO CA /

360 111110 CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12

08/01/2022-08/15/2022 95620

18,720.000

370 111110 CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12

08/01/2022-08/15/2022 91761

18,720.000

Total Quantity for CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12

LB 149,760.000

380 CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LB

390 LAS VEGAS NV

400 111220 CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LB 07/16/2022-07/31/2022 89115

38,800.000

410 111220 CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LB 09/16/2022-09/30/2022 89115

38,800.000

420 LOT: 16286 CORINTH MS / JACKSON MS /

430 111220 CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LB 09/01/2022-09/15/2022 38835

12,300.000

440 111220 CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LB 09/01/2022-09/15/2022 39209

26,500.000

Total Quantity for CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LB 116,400.000

Total Quantity for Invitation 681,960.000

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated May 5, 2022.