12-3J14-22-B-0419.pdf

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Attached to: Fortified RTE Cereal for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Solicitation number: 12-3J14-22-B-0419
Issued by: Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service

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Written by GovTribe AI · Dec 27, 2023

This federal solicitation seeks offers for fortified ready-to-eat cereal to be delivered to various domestic locations between August and September 2022. The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service will issue the solicitation seeking approximately 398,520 pounds of shredded wheat cereal in 2,160 count packages of 10/16.4 ounces. Offers are due by July 15th and acceptances will be announced by July 21st. Delivery locations include cities in Pennsylvania, Idaho, Missouri, New York and Puerto Rico. The solicitation may include small business set asides. Complete commodity and packaging specifications can be found in referenced documents.

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Information Description: 12-3J14-22-B-0419 Bid invitation number: 2000008624 Purchasing Group: AMS-Domestic

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: 07/06/2022 09:00:00 Offer Due Date : 07/15/2022 13:00:00

Opening date: 07/15/2022 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

FORTIFIED RTE CEREAL, SOLICITATION NO: 2000008624 (12-3J14-22-B-0419)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell fortified ready-to-eat cereal pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in Federal Food Distribution Programs. Bids are due by 1pm CT on July 15, 2022. Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on July 21, 2022. Deliveries are to be made between August 16, 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 Specification for Fortified RTE Cereal dated February 2019, 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

Bid invitation number: 2000008624

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Page 2 / 5 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: 2000008624

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Page 3 / 5

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 . RTE Cereal - Commodity Requirements Document

3 . Bid Certification Questions 2000008624

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

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 CEREAL, FORTIFIED

20 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4 OZ

30 PHILADELPHIA PA

40 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

08/16/2022-08/31/2022 19129

22,140.000

50 LOT: 4383363 HARRISBURG PA / NAZARETH...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 4383363 HARRISBURG PA / NAZARETH PA /

READING PA /

60 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4 09/01/2022-09/15/2022 17109 LB

Bid invitation number: 2000008624

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

12,453.750

70 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/01/2022-09/15/2022 18064

5,084.000

80 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/01/2022-09/15/2022 19608

4,602.250

90 LOT: 46221648 PHILADELPHIA PA / YORK ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 46221648 PHILADELPHIA PA / YORK PA /

100 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/16/2022-09/30/2022 19129

11,705.500

110 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/16/2022-09/30/2022 19148

7,605.500

120 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/16/2022-09/30/2022 17406

2,829.000

130 LOT: 48969488 DELMONT PA / DUQUESNE P...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 48969488 DELMONT PA / DUQUESNE PA / ERIE PA /

140 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/01/2022-09/15/2022 15626

3,772.000

150 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/01/2022-09/15/2022 15110

12,576.750

160 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/01/2022-09/15/2022 16501

5,791.250

170 LOT: 127238627 PHILADELPHIA PA / YORK...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 127238627 PHILADELPHIA PA / YORK PA /

180 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

08/16/2022-08/31/2022 19129

1,271.000

190 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

08/16/2022-08/31/2022 19148

15,211.000

200 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

08/16/2022-08/31/2022 17406

5,658.000

210 LOT: 182783631 HARRISBURG PA / NAZARE...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 182783631 HARRISBURG PA / NAZARETH PA /

READING PA /

220 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

08/16/2022-08/31/2022 17109

12,453.750

230 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

08/16/2022-08/31/2022 18064

5,084.000

240 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4 08/16/2022-08/31/2022 19608 LB

Bid invitation number: 2000008624

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

4,602.250

250 LOT: 444209595 PHILADELPHIA PA / YORK...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 444209595 PHILADELPHIA PA / YORK PA /

260 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/01/2022-09/15/2022 19129

11,705.500

270 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/01/2022-09/15/2022 19148

7,605.500

280 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/01/2022-09/15/2022 17406

2,829.000

290 NAMPA ID

300 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

08/16/2022-08/31/2022 83687

22,140.000

310 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/01/2022-09/15/2022 83687

22,140.000

320 KANSAS CITY MO

330 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

08/16/2022-08/31/2022 64161

44,280.000

340 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/01/2022-09/15/2022 64161

22,140.000

350 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/16/2022-09/30/2022 64161

22,140.000

360 SYRACUSE NY

370 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

08/16/2022-08/31/2022 13209

44,280.000

380 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/01/2022-09/15/2022 13209

44,280.000

390 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

09/16/2022-09/30/2022 13209

22,140.000

Total Quantity for CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

OZ 398,520.000

Total Quantity for Invitation 398,520.000

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