12-3J14-23-B-0030.pdf

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Solicitation number: 12-3J14-23-B-0030
Issued by: Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service

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This document is a solicitation for canned vegetable products for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. The Agricultural Marketing Service intends to procure canned vegetables for delivery to various locations in the United States on an FOB origin basis between January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023. The solicitation will include various small business set-asides pursuant to the Small Business Act and may include partial or total small business set-asides, quantities reserved for 8(a) and AbilityOne firms, and price evaluation preferences for qualified HUBZone small businesses. Interested parties must meet AMS vendor qualification requirements and access the solicitation electronically through the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management system. Bids are due by November 10, 2022 with contract awards announced by November 23, 2022. The contract type will be firm-fixed-price.

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Information Description: 12-3J14-23-B-0030 Bid invitation number: 2000008870 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: 10/27/2022 09:30:00 Offer Due Date : 11/10/2022 15:00:00

Opening date: 11/10/2022 15:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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Canned Vegetables, SOLICITATION NO: 2000008870

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell 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, November 23, 2022.

Deliveries are to be made between January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023.

The specialist for this solicitation is Blanca Ochoa, (blanca.ochoa2@usda.gov). The contracting officer for this solicitation is David Cottrell, (David.Cottrell@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.

**Sweet Potatoes w/ Syrup 24/300 is 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

**Pack Year: USDA will accept product produced in calendar year 2022 for deliveries made under resulting contracts.

**Canned products will be accepted for up to 18 months from date of inspection.

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.

Bid invitation number: 2000008870

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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 2022; 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 Specifications Canned Veg April 2021

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

Bid invitation number: 2000008870

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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).

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

Permitted values: - Have been delivered

- Have not been delivered

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

- There are no existing contracts/purchase orders

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: - N/A

- NO

- YES

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: - Yes

- No

- N/A

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 VEGETABLE, CANNED

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

20 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300

30 PHOENIX AZ

40 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 85009

1,530.000

50 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 85009

1,530.000

60 CREEDMOOR NC

70 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 27522

1,530.000

80 BRENTWOOD NY

90 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 01/16/2023-01/31/2023 11717

3,060.000

100 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 11717

1,530.000

110 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 11717

1,530.000

120 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 11717

3,060.000

130 EL PASO TX

140 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 79927

1,530.000

150 PHARR TX

160 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 78577

1,530.000

170 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 78577

1,530.000

180 LOT: 482870086 LITTLE ROCK AR / MOUNT...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 482870086 LITTLE ROCK AR / MOUNTAIN HOME AR

/ TEXARKANA AR /

190 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 72209

930.000

200 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 72653

290.000

210 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 71854

310.000

220 NAMPA ID

230 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 83687

1,530.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

240 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 83687

1,530.000

250 KANSAS CITY MO

260 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 64161

1,530.000

270 SYRACUSE NY

280 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 13209

1,530.000

290 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 01/16/2023-01/31/2023 13209

1,530.000

300 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 13209

1,530.000

310 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 13209

3,060.000

320 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 13209

1,530.000

330 100316 SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 13209

3,060.000

Total Quantity for SWEET POTATOES W/ SYRUP CAN-24/300 36,720.000

340 HOMINY CAN-24/300

350 KANSAS CITY MO

360 100904 HOMINY CAN-24/300 01/16/2023-01/31/2023 64161

1,530.000

Total Quantity for HOMINY CAN-24/300 1,530.000

370 SPINACH CAN-24/300

380 PHOENIX AZ

390 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 85009

1,615.000

400 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/16/2023-01/31/2023 85009

1,615.000

410 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 85009

1,615.000

420 TUCSON AZ

430 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 85713

1,615.000

440 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 85713 CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

1,615.000

450 EXETER CA

460 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 93221

1,615.000

470 WALLINGFORD CT

480 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 06492

1,615.000

490 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 06492

1,615.000

500 SAVANNAH GA

510 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 31404

1,615.000

520 GENEVA IL

530 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/16/2023-01/31/2023 60134

1,615.000

540 BALTIMORE MD

550 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 21227

1,615.000

560 DETROIT MI

570 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 48238

6,460.000

580 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 48238

3,230.000

590 MCCARRAN NV

600 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 89434

1,615.000

610 BRENTWOOD NY

620 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 11717

1,615.000

630 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/16/2023-01/31/2023 11717

1,615.000

640 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 11717

3,230.000

650 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 11717

1,615.000

660 BRONX NY

670 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 10474 CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

1,615.000

680 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 10474

1,615.000

690 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 10474

1,615.000

700 OFFSHORE: CAGUAS PR

710 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 00725

1,615.000

720 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 00725

1,615.000

730 PROVIDENCE RI

740 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/16/2023-01/31/2023 02907

1,615.000

750 EL PASO TX

760 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 79927

1,615.000

770 PHARR TX

780 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 78577

1,615.000

790 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 78577

1,615.000

800 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 78577

1,615.000

810 PLANO TX

820 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 75075

1,615.000

830 LOT: 174939643 AUSTIN TX / TYLER TX /

840 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 78744

807.000

850 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 75711

808.000

860 LOT: 282359341 DETROIT MI / OSSINEKE ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 282359341 DETROIT MI / OSSINEKE MI /

870 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 48238

1,210.000

880 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 49766

405.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

890 LOT: 498651659 FLINT MI / WESTLAND MI /

900 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 48507

807.000

910 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 48186

808.000

920 LOT: 921319755 BATTLE CREEK MI / BENT...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 921319755 BATTLE CREEK MI / BENTON HARBOR MI

930 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 49016

807.000

940 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 49022

808.000

950 NAMPA ID

960 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 83687

1,615.000

970 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 83687

1,615.000

980 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 83687

1,615.000

990 KANSAS CITY MO

1000 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/16/2023-01/31/2023 64161

1,615.000

1010 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 64161

1,615.000

1020 SYRACUSE NY

1030 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/01/2023-01/15/2023 13209

1,615.000

1040 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 01/16/2023-01/31/2023 13209

1,615.000

1050 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 13209

1,615.000

1060 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 13209

1,615.000

1070 100323 SPINACH CAN-24/300 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 13209

1,615.000

Total Quantity for SPINACH CAN-24/300 77,520.000

Total Quantity for Invitation CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

115,770.000

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