12-3J14-23-B-0095.pdf

PDF 22 KB Posted Nov 30, 2022

Attached to: canned fruit for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs
Solicitation number: 12-3J14-23-B-0095
Issued by: Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service

About this file

Written by GovTribe AI · Dec 29, 2023

This solicitation requests offers for canned fruit to be procured by the US Department of Agriculture for domestic food assistance programs. The Agricultural Marketing Service seeks bids for various canned fruit products to be delivered to locations throughout the United States on an FOB origin basis between February 1, 2023 and March 31, 2023. The solicitation may include partial or total small business set-asides as well as reserves for 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled and AbilityOne firms. Interested vendors must be qualified through the AMS vendor qualification process. Bids are due by the date specified and must be submitted electronically through the USDA Web Based Supply Chain Management system. Awards will be announced by the date listed. The contract type is firm-fixed-price. All products must be a product of the United States and packaging is subject to WTO GPA and FTA rules. Commodity specifications are available separately.

View the file

On GovTribe

Work with this file

Download the original file
Contacts named in this file
Similar government files
Ask GovTribe AI about this file

Try for free Login

Text version

The file's text, extracted by GovTribe without its formatting.

Information Description: 12-3J14-23-B-0095 Bid invitation number: 2000008944 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: 11/22/2022 12:00:00 Offer Due Date : 12/02/2022 13:00:00

Opening date: 12/02/2022 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

Canned Fruit, SOLICITATION NO: 2000008944

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Canned Fruit 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, December 15, 2022. Deliveries are to be made between February 1, 2023 and March 31, 2023.

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Kimberly Mason (kimberly.mason2@usda.gov) and the Contracting Officer is Kyla Stoufer (kyla.stoufer@usda.gov). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be addressed to the specialist first.

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.

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

For a new-to-USDA contractor and existing contractors who are bidding on new products, a probationary period may be implemented in which awards are limited to 10 truckloads per product.

Contractor must demonstrate successful delivery of at least five (5) truckloads of 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. Any delivery problems directly attributable to the Government will not be held against the contractor.

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.

Bid invitation number: 2000008944

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Page 2 / 5

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, the Commodity Specification for Canned Fruit dated August 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 . MSCP-D (03-01-2022)

2 . Commodity Specification for Canned Fruit August 2021

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

Bid invitation number: 2000008944

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Page 3 / 5

- 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).

IS THE OFFEROR AN ENTITY THAT HAS FILED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION IN ONE OF THE

FIFTY STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OR THE VARIOUS TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED

STATES? YOU MUST ANSWER THE NEXT 3 QUESTIONS IF THE ANSWER FOR THIS QUESTION IS

YES.

HAS THE OFFEROR BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY CRIMINAL VIOLATION UNDER FEDERAL OR

STATE LAW IN THE 24 MONTHS PRECEDING THE DATE OF OFFER?

HAS THE OFFEROR HAD ANY OFFICER OR AGENT OF OFFEROR CONVICTED OF A FELONY

CRIMINAL VIOLATION FOR ACTIONS TAKEN ON BEHALF OF OFFEROR UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE

LAW IN THE 24 MONTHS PRECEDING THE DATE OF OFFER?

DOES THE OFFEROR HAVE ANY UNPAID FEDERAL TAX LIABILITY ASSESSED, WHICH ALL

JUDICIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED/LAPSED, THAT IS NOT

BEING PAID IN A TIMELY MANNER PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT WITH THE AUTHORITY

RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING IT?

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 FRUIT, CANNED

20 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10

30 AUGUSTA ME

40 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 04330

912.000

50 ST. PAUL MN

60 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 55117

912.000

70 CREEDMOOR NC

80 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 27522

1,824.000

Bid invitation number: 2000008944

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Page 4 / 5

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

90 SALISBURY NC

100 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 28147

912.000

110 NEWARK NJ

120 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 07114

912.000

130 VINELAND NJ

140 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 08360

912.000

150 MCALESTER OK

160 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 74501

3,648.000

170 CLEARFIELD UT

180 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 84016

912.000

190 LOT: 12131 TAUNTON MA

200 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 02780

684.000

210 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 02780

228.000

220 LOT: 61566105 GRAND ISLAND NE / LA VI...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 61566105 GRAND ISLAND NE / LA VISTA NE /

LINCOLN NE /

230 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 68803

228.000

240 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 68128

228.000

250 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 68502

456.000

260 LOT: 111036694 GRAND ISLAND NE

270 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 68803

837.000

280 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 68803

75.000

290 LOT: 287414107 GRAND ISLAND NE / CLEA...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 287414107 GRAND ISLAND NE / CLEARFIELD UT /

OGDEN UT /

300 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 68803 CS

Bid invitation number: 2000008944

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Page 5 / 5

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

228.000

310 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 84016

456.000

320 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 84401

228.000

330 LOT: 995812573 ALEXANDRIA LA / MONROE...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 995812573 ALEXANDRIA LA / MONROE LA /

340 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 71301

456.000

350 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 71203

456.000

360 LOT: 997748444 BRIGHTON MI / IMPERIAL...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 997748444 BRIGHTON MI / IMPERIAL PA /

370 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 48116

684.000

380 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 15126

228.000

390 LOT: 1115100206 PHOENIX AZ

400 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 85027

304.000

410 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2023-02/15/2023 85043

608.000

Total Quantity for APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 17,328.000

Total Quantity for Invitation 17,328.000

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated Nov 30, 2022.