12-3J14-22-B-0375.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-22-B-0375 Bid invitation number: 2000008572 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: 05/24/2022 07:00:00 Offer Due Date : 06/07/2022 13:00:00

Opening date: 06/07/2022 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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SOUP (Pouches) & Canned Vegetables (Spinach & Pumpkin), SOLICITATION NO: 2000008572

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Soup Pouches, Canned Vegetables 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, June 20, 2022. Deliveries are to be made between August 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022.

The specialist for this solicitation is Carol Givens-Verser (carol.givens-verser@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.

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 quantities listed are estimates and subject to adjustment based on offerings, changes in recipient needs, market conditions, and program operations.

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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 March 2022; Specification for Canned Soup dated July 2021; Specification for Canned Vegetables dated April 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 . Commodity Specification for Canned Soup

2 . TT for Soup Pouch 12-31-21

3 . AMS MSCP-D Dated 3-1-22

4 . Commodity Specification for Canned Vegetables

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).

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

Permitted values: - There are no existing contracts/purchase orders

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

- Have not been delivered

- Have been delivered

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: - YES

- NO

- N/A 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: - N/A

- No

- Yes

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 VEGETABLE, CANNED

20 PUMPKIN CAN-24/300

30 MESA AZ

40 100319 PUMPKIN CAN-24/300 09/01/2022-09/15/2022 85210 CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

1,620.000

50 MODESTO CA

60 100319 PUMPKIN CAN-24/300 09/01/2022-09/15/2022 95351

1,620.000

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70 SACRAMENTO CA

80 100319 PUMPKIN CAN-24/300 08/16/2022-08/31/2022 95838

3,240.000

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90 ORLANDO FL

100 100319 PUMPKIN CAN-24/300 09/16/2022-09/30/2022 32805

1,620.000

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110 EAST POINT GA

120 100319 PUMPKIN CAN-24/300 09/01/2022-09/15/2022 30344

1,620.000

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130 OFFSHORE: PITI GU

140 100319 PUMPKIN CAN-24/300 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 96915

1,620.000

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150 LOT: 867601015 COLORADO SPRING CO / P...

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160 100319 PUMPKIN CAN-24/300 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 80915

1,215.000

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170 100319 PUMPKIN CAN-24/300 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 81001

405.000

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180 LOT: 953618786 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TUL...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 953618786 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TULSA OK /

190 100319 PUMPKIN CAN-24/300 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 73179

1,134.000

CS

200 100319 PUMPKIN CAN-24/300 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 74106

486.000

CS

Total Quantity for PUMPKIN CAN-24/300 14,580.000

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260 SPINACH CAN-24/300

270 OFFSHORE: PITI GU

280 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 08/16/2022-08/31/2022 96915

1,615.000

CS

290 OFFSHORE: CAGUAS PR

300 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 08/16/2022-08/31/2022 00725 CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

1,615.000

Total Quantity for SPINACH CAN-24/300 3,230.000

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210 VEGETABLE, SOUP

220 SOUP CREAM OF MUSHROOM POUCH-24/10 OZ

230 LOT: 130330107 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TUL...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 130330107 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TULSA OK /

240 111462 SOUP CREAM OF MUSHROOM

POUCH-24/10 OZ

08/01/2022-08/15/2022 73179

1,540.000

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250 111462 SOUP CREAM OF MUSHROOM

POUCH-24/10 OZ

08/01/2022-08/15/2022 74106

660.000

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Total Quantity for SOUP CREAM OF MUSHROOM POUCH-24/10

OZ 2,200.000

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310 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ

320 WICHITA KS

330 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 67211

2,200.000

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340 LOT: 35102209 EVANSVILLE IN / LEXINGT...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 35102209 EVANSVILLE IN / LEXINGTON KY /

MAYFIELD KY /

350 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 47711

400.000

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360 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 40511

1,400.000

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370 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 42066

400.000

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380 LOT: 35293450 EVANSVILLE IN / BRIDGET...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 35293450 EVANSVILLE IN / BRIDGETON MO /

390 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 09/16/2022-09/30/2022 47711

1,100.000

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400 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 09/16/2022-09/30/2022 63044

1,100.000

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410 LOT: 89203463 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TULS...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 89203463 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TULSA OK /

420 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/16/2022-08/31/2022 73179

1,540.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

430 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/16/2022-08/31/2022 74106

660.000

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440 LOT: 125674138 CLEARWATER FL / PORT R...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 125674138 CLEARWATER FL / PORT RICHEY FL /

450 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/16/2022-08/31/2022 33756

1,407.000

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460 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/16/2022-08/31/2022 34688

793.000

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470 LOT: 334852464 COEUR D'ALENE ID / LEW...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 334852464 COEUR D'ALENE ID / LEWISTON ID /

480 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 83815

1,467.000

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490 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 83501

733.000

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500 LOT: 342530973 ELIZABETHTOWN KY / IND...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 342530973 ELIZABETHTOWN KY / INDEPENDENCE

KY / LOUISVILLE KY /

510 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 42701

850.000

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520 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 41051

500.000

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530 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 40228

850.000

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540 LOT: 493266412 CONCORDIA KS / KANSAS ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 493266412 CONCORDIA KS / KANSAS CITY MO /

550 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 66901

1,100.000

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560 111464 SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 08/01/2022-08/15/2022 64129

1,100.000

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Total Quantity for SOUP VEGETABLE POUCH-24/10 OZ 17,600.000

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Total Quantity for Invitation 37,610.000

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