12-3J14-23-B-0105.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-23-B-0105 Bid invitation number: 2000008954 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

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Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 11/28/2022 16:55:00 Offer Due Date : 12/12/2022 14:00:00

Opening date: 12/12/2022 14:00:00

Invitation Type : Master

Additional requested information:

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The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) requests offers to fresh apples, pears, and potatoes pursuant to the attached Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicitation document for use in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs.

***Please See Attached Documents Before Submitting an Offer***

All prime vendors are reminded that they are prohibited from subcontracting with companies or individuals that have been suspended or debarred.

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

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.

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 . Attach D How to Submit an Offer

2 . Attach E Exhibit 1 - Example Constraint Table

3 . Attach F Exhibit 2 - Estimates Based on Anticipated Demand

4 . Attach G GAP and GHP Audit Verification Document

5 . Attach H Templates for Supplier Letters

6 . Attach A MSCP-D

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7 . Attach B Specification for Fresh Vegetables

8 . Attach C Specification for Fresh Fruit

9 . 12-3J14-23-B-0105 Invitation for Bids (IFB) 2000008954

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:

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).

Offeror acknowledges receipt of the amendment(s) to the solicitation. Select N/A if no amendment was issued to the solicitation.

Permitted values: - YES (Comment: Yes)

- NO (Comment: No)

- N/A (Comment: N/A)

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Quantity

10 FRUIT, FRESH

20 110560 PEARS FRESH PKG-12/3 LB

245,000.000

CS

Total Quantity for PEARS FRESH PKG-12/3 LB 245,000.000

CS

30 110561 APPLES FRESH PKG-12/3 LB

245,000.000

CS

Total Quantity for APPLES FRESH PKG-12/3 LB CS

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Item Material Description Quantity

245,000.000

40 VEGETABLE, FRESH

50 111151 POTATOES FRESH VARIETY BAG-10/5 LB

200,000.000

CS

Total Quantity for POTATOES FRESH VARIETY BAG-10/5 LB 200,000.000

CS

Total Quantity for Invitation 690,000.000

CS