12-3J14-22-B-0453.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-22-B-0453 Bid invitation number: 2000008664 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: 07/15/2022 14:30:00 Offer Due Date : 07/25/2022 13:00:00

Opening date: 07/25/2022 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

MOZZARELLA CHEESE, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-22-B-0453 WBSCM NO: 2000008664

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell mozzarella cheese pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program. Bids are due by 1pm CT on July 25, 2022. Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on July 29, 2022. Deliveries are to be made between September 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.

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This solicitation is subject to clauses 52.211-16 and 4A52.214-2, see the full text as outlined in the attached document. Products delivered under contracts awarded from this solicitation must be manufactured in a plant approved by USDA/Dairy Programs with the code C17. Plant approvals must be listed on the Dairy Programs website (https://apps.ams.usda.gov/dairy/ApprovedPlantList/), or documentation of the approval must be submitted as an attachment to your bid.

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 Document for Mozzarella dated September 2019, 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

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Page 2 / 4 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)."

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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 . Commodity Requirements Document

3 . Bid Certification Questions

4 . Mozzarella Cheese Additional Clauses

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 UNFZ PROC PK(41125)

30 ERIE PA

40 110244 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM UNFZ PROC

PK(41125)

09/01/2022-09/15/2022 16510

41,125.000

LB

50 110244 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM UNFZ PROC 09/16/2022-09/30/2022 16510 LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

PK(41125)

123,375.000

60 WILKES-BARRE PA

70 110244 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM UNFZ PROC

PK(41125)

09/01/2022-09/15/2022 18706

246,750.000

LB

80 110244 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM UNFZ PROC

PK(41125)

09/16/2022-09/30/2022 18706

41,125.000

LB

90 LOT: 283939177 WILKES-BARRE PA

100 110244 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM UNFZ PROC

PK(41125)

09/16/2022-09/30/2022 18706

19,725.000

LB

110 110244 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM UNFZ PROC

PK(41125)

09/16/2022-09/30/2022 18706

21,400.000

LB

Total Quantity for CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM UNFZ PROC

PK(41125) 493,500.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 493,500.000

LB