12-3J14-23-B-0160.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-23-B-0160 Bid invitation number: 2000009022 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: 01/10/2023 07:00:00 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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DICED CHICKEN, FULLY COOKED, FROZEN, SOLICITATION NO: 2000009022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell DICED CHICKEN, FULLY COOKED, FROZEN 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, February 3, 2023 . Deliveries are to be made from March 1, 2023 through April 30, 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.* *

This solicitation is 50% Small Business Set Aside.

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

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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.

The Government reserves the right to reject, in total or in part, manufacturers lots, sub-lots, production dates or the like when non-conforming product is identified.

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated March 2022; FEDERAL PURCHASE PROGRAM SPECIFICATION (FPPS) FOR DICED CHICKEN, FULLY COOKED,FROZEN 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 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 . GS 1 CERTIFICATION QUESTION

2 . AMS MASTER SOLICITATION MARCH 2022

3 . FPPS FOR DICED CHICKEN AUGUST 2022

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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: - There are no existing contracts/purchase orders

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

- Have not been delivered

- Have been delivered

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: - N/A

- No

- Yes

The offeror has reviewed the List of Required Products for GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) Reporting. Please see attached GS1 attribute question.

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

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING

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DATE OF LAST SURVEY

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 CHICKEN, COOKED

20 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB

30 BIRMINGHAM AL

40 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 35210

40,000.000

LB

50 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/16/2023-04/30/2023 35210

40,000.000

LB

60 CLANTON AL

70 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 35045

40,000.000

LB

80 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 35045

40,000.000

LB

90 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/16/2023-04/30/2023 35045

40,000.000

LB

100 JACKSONVILLE FL

110 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 32254

40,000.000

LB

120 CEDAR FALLS IA

130 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 50613

40,000.000

LB

140 ST. PAUL MN

150 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 55117

120,000.000

LB

160 NEWARK NJ

170 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 07114

80,000.000

LB

180 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 07114

40,000.000

LB

190 VINELAND NJ

200 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 08360

40,000.000

LB

210 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 08360

40,000.000

LB

220 HUNTINGDON PA

230 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 16652 LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

40,000.000

240 PIEDMONT SC

250 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 29673

40,000.000

LB

260 DENTON TX

270 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 03/16/2023-03/31/2023 76207

40,000.000

LB

280 RIPLEY WV

290 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 25271

40,000.000

LB

300 LOT: 12214 TAUNTON MA / SYRACUSE NY /

310 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 02780

20,000.000

LB

320 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 02780

10,000.000

LB

330 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 03/01/2023-03/15/2023 13209

10,000.000

LB

340 LOT: 22167655 BUFFALO NY / KIRKWOOD N...

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ROCHESTER NY /

350 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 14207

20,000.000

LB

360 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 13795

10,000.000

LB

370 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 14623

9,920.000

LB

380 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 14623

80.000

LB

390 LOT: 266945314 BRENTWOOD NY / HALFMOO...

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400 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 11717

18,560.000

LB

410 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 11717

1,440.000

LB

420 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 12065

19,880.000

LB

430 100101 CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 12065 LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

120.000

Total Quantity for CHICKEN DICED CTN-40 LB 880,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 880,000.000

LB