12-3J14-22-B-0473.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-22-B-0473 Bid invitation number: 2000008688 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

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Domestic Commodity Invitation

Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 07/21/2022 09:00:00 Offer Due Date : 07/28/2022 11:00:00

Opening date: 07/28/2022 11:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

FORTIFIED RTE CEREAL, SOLICITATION NO: 2000008688 (12-3J14-22-B-0473)

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 10am CT on July 28, 2022. Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on July 29, 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 all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) To file a complaint of

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Page 2 / 4 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 . RTE Cereal - Commodity Requirements Document

3 . Bid Certification Questions 2000008688

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 NAMPA ID

40 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

OZ

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

66,420.000

LB

50 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

OZ

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

44,280.000

LB

60 110374 CEREAL WT SHREDDED 2160 PKG-10/16.4

OZ

09/16/2022-09/30/2022 83687

44,280.000

LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

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

OZ 154,980.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 154,980.000

LB