12-3J14-23-B-0096.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-23-B-0096 Bid invitation number: 2000008945 Purchasing Group: AMS-Poultry

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: 11/23/2022 06:00:00 Offer Due Date : 12/06/2022 13:00:00

Opening date: 12/06/2022 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS, SOLICITATION NO: 2000008945

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell chicken fajita strips 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, January 5, 2023.

Deliveries are to be made between February 16, 2023 thru April 15, 2023.

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Kerry Dodd (kerry.dodd@usda.gov) and the Contracting Officer is Glenn Reid (glenn.reid@usda.gov). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be addressed to the specialist first.

* * For a new -to-USDA contractor and existing contractors who are bidding on new products, a probationary period will 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.* *

Offerors are cautioned to bid only quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and deliver.

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.

This solicitation is 50% Partial Small Business Set Aside.

This solicitation also has a 10% Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside.

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.

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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.

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated March 2022; and the Federal Purchase Program Specification (FPPS) for Chicken Fajita Strips dated April 2016; SUPPLEMENT FOR CHICKEN PRODUCTS dated August 2022; 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 . FPPS Cooked Chicken Fajita Strips April 2016

2 . GS1 Certification Question

3 . AMS Master Solicitation - March 2022

4 . SUPPLEMENT FOR CHICKEN PRODUCTS August 2022

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).

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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).

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

FOR 8(A) VENDORS ONLY: Please specify the material(s) and material number(s) that you are interested in participating on this solicitation.

#Offeror represents that IAW FAR 52.204-25, it will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.# and

#Offeror represents that IAW 52.204-25, it does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.#

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Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 CHICKEN, COOKED

20 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB

30 BIRMINGHAM AL

40 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 35210

78,000.000

LB

50 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 35210

39,000.000

LB

60 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 35210

39,000.000

LB

70 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 35210

39,000.000

LB

80 CLANTON AL

90 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 35045

39,000.000

LB

100 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 35045

39,000.000

LB

110 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 35045

39,000.000

LB

120 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 35045

39,000.000

LB

130 PHOENIX AZ

140 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 85043

39,000.000

LB

150 ONTARIO CA

160 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 91761

39,000.000

LB

170 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 91761

39,000.000

LB

180 POMONA CA

190 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 91767

39,000.000

LB

200 JACKSON MS

210 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 39209

39,000.000

LB

220 PIEDMONT SC

230 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 29673

39,000.000

LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

240 HOUSTON TX

250 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 77092

39,000.000

LB

260 RIPLEY WV

270 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 25271

39,000.000

LB

280 LOT: 16428 CORINTH MS / JACKSON MS /

290 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 38835

25,500.000

LB

300 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 39209

13,500.000

LB

310 LOT: 134777 CREEDMOOR NC / SALISBURY ...

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320 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 27522

19,500.000

LB

330 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 28147

19,500.000

LB

340 LOT: 568109288 SHEPERDSVILLE KY

350 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 40165

29,250.000

LB

360 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 40165

9,750.000

LB

370 LOT: 2300000797 DENTON TX / SAN ANTON...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 2300000797 DENTON TX / SAN ANTONIO TX /

380 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 76207

24,180.000

LB

390 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 78227

14,820.000

LB

400 LOT: 2300005603 AUSTIN TX / DENTON TX...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 2300005603 AUSTIN TX / DENTON TX / HOUSTON

TX /

410 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 78744

14,550.000

LB

420 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 76207

11,820.000

LB

430 100117 CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 77095

12,630.000

Total Quantity for CHICKEN FAJITA STRIPS CTN-30 LB LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

858,000.000

Total Quantity for Invitation 858,000.000