12-3J14-23-B-0178.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-23-B-0178 Bid invitation number: 2000009042 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: 01/13/2023 15:15:00 Offer Due Date : 01/27/2023 13:00:00

Opening date: 01/27/2023 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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WHOLE EGGS AND EGG PATTY PRODUCTS, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-23-B-0178, WBSCM NO:

2000009042

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell WHOLE EGGS AND EGG PATTY PRODUCTS, pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Acceptances will be announced by 23:59:00, February 10, 2023. Deliveries are to be made between April 1, 2023 and June 30, 2023.

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Reedema Rock, (Reedema.Rock@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.* *

****Section 411 of the Egg Patty Specification amended as follows:

Section 411: Liquid Whole Eggs from Other Plants # The liquid whole eggs may be transferred or obtained from another FSIS-inspected plant for further processing, provided the liquid whole eggs are produced in compliance with this FPPS, FSIS regulatory requirements and if applicable, the Contractors FSIS approved HACCP plan. The product shall be accompanied by the Contractors Certificate of Conformance that states the date and time the shell eggs were broken and verifies that the commodity meets all the requirements as stated in this FPPS.****

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 100% Total Small Business Set Aside for material 100046, EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB and 100047, EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK. See FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside. NAICS Code 311999 with size standard of 500 employees and below applies to this solicitation.

This solicitation also has a 10% Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside for materials 100046, EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB and 100047, EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK.

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***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.***

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 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.

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 Federal Purchase Program Specification (FPPS) for Whole Eggs dated January 2022, the FPPS for Egg Patty dated December 2017, and the SUPPLEMENT FOR EGG PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED FOR FEDERAL FOOD AND NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS dated January 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:

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1 . FPPS EGG PATTY December 2017

2 . FPPS FOR WHOLE EGGS JANUARY 2022

3 . MASTER SOLICITATION MARCH 2022

4 . GS1 CERTIFICATION QUESTION

5 . SUPPLEMENT FOR EGG PRODUCTS JANUARY 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).

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?

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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

Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

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

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING

DATE OF LAST SURVEY

Please see attached GS1 attribute question.

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 EGG PRODUCTS

20 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB

30 RIPLEY WV

40 110931 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 06/16/2023-06/30/2023 25271

39,600.000

LB

50 LOT: 326127637 NEWARK NJ / VINELAND NJ /

60 110931 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 07114

19,800.000

LB

70 110931 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 08360

19,800.000

LB

80 LOT: 496154559 HOUSTON TX / SAN ANTON...

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90 110931 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 77095

17,175.000

LB

100 110931 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 78227

22,425.000

LB

Total Quantity for EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 118,800.000

LB

110 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB

120 AUBURNDALE FL

130 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 33823

38,400.000

LB

Total Quantity for EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 38,400.000

LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

140 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB

150 AZUSA CA

160 100046 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB 05/16/2023-05/31/2023 91702

40,020.000

LB

Total Quantity for EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB 40,020.000

LB

170 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK

180 MONTICELLO MN

190 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 55362

192,000.000

LB

200 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 05/01/2023-05/15/2023 55362

48,000.000

LB

210 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 06/16/2023-06/30/2023 55362

48,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 288,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 485,220.000

LB