12-3J14-23-B-0154.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-23-B-0154 Bid invitation number: 2000009016 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: 01/06/2023 15:00:00 Offer Due Date : 01/19/2023 13:00:00

Opening date: 01/19/2023 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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POUCHED CHICKEN, SOLICITATION NO: 2000009016

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Pouched Chicken products 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 31, 2023.

Deliveries are to be made between February 16, 2023 and February 28, 2023.

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

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.

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.

For offshore destination (Puerto Rico, Hawaii, etc.), offerors have the option to choose to enter their bids direct to the offshore destination to the port.

Purchases will be made on f.o.b. destination basis to cities on this Solicitation. Destination quantities listed are estimated and subject to adjustment based on offerings, changes in recipient needs, market conditions, and program operation.

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

In order to submit offerors on this Solicitation Offerors must be deem eligible by the Contracting Officer. Product purchased under this Solicitation will be produced according to the most current Item Description and Checklist of Requirements and eligible supplier's approved technical proposal.

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; FPPS for Canned/Pouch Boned Chicken White Meat dated August 2022; Supplement for Chicken Products dated August 2022; or this Solicitation

Bid invitation number: 2000009016

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Page 2 / 4 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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (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 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 . GS1 Certification

3 . Supplement for Chicken Products August 2022

4 . FPPS Canned Boned Chicken White Meat August 2022

Attributes :

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

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

The offeror certifies that complete and accurate product information will be submitted to GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) no later than December 31, 2021, if the awarded contract includes item(s) from the List of Required Products for GS1 G

OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT A FOOD DEFENSE PLAN EXISTS FOR ALL PLANTS AND SHIPPING

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING

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?

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

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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?

Please see attached GS1 attribute question.

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 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

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 CHICKEN, CANNED

20 CHICKEN BONED POUCH-36/10 OZ

30 GARDEN GROVE CA

40 110477 CHICKEN BONED POUCH-36/10 OZ 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 92841

1,600.000

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50 INDIO CA

60 110477 CHICKEN BONED POUCH-36/10 OZ 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 92201

1,600.000

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70 INDUSTRY CA

80 110477 CHICKEN BONED POUCH-36/10 OZ 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 90601

3,200.000

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90 SAN DIEGO CA

100 110477 CHICKEN BONED POUCH-36/10 OZ 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 92121

1,600.000

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110 SAN FRANCISCO CA

120 110477 CHICKEN BONED POUCH-36/10 OZ 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 94105

1,600.000

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130 LOT: 208006447 CLARE MI / DETROIT MI ...

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140 110477 CHICKEN BONED POUCH-36/10 OZ 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 48617 CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

400.000

150 110477 CHICKEN BONED POUCH-36/10 OZ 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 48238

800.000

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160 110477 CHICKEN BONED POUCH-36/10 OZ 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 48507

400.000

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170 LOT: 239562843 GARDEN GROVE CA / OXNA...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 239562843 GARDEN GROVE CA / OXNARD CA /

180 110477 CHICKEN BONED POUCH-36/10 OZ 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 92841

800.000

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190 110477 CHICKEN BONED POUCH-36/10 OZ 02/16/2023-02/28/2023 93030

800.000

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Total Quantity for CHICKEN BONED POUCH-36/10 OZ 12,800.000

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Total Quantity for Invitation 12,800.000

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