12-3J14-23-B-0195.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-23-B-0195 Bid invitation number: 2000009061 Purchasing Group: AMS-Livestock

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: 01/20/2023 11:30:00 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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CANNED/POUCHED MEATS, SOLICITATION NO: 2000009061

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Canned/Pouched Meats 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 10, 2023. Deliveries are to be made from April 1, 2023 through June 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.

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.

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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;Supplement 704 to AMS Master Solicitation 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 . Supplement 704 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 PORK, CANNED

20 PORK CAN-24/24 OZ

30 FRESNO CA

40 100139 PORK CAN-24/24 OZ 04/16/2023-04/30/2023 93725

36,000.000

LB

50 LONG BEACH CA

60 100139 PORK CAN-24/24 OZ 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 90813

36,000.000

LB

70 WOODLAND CA

80 100139 PORK CAN-24/24 OZ 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 95776

36,000.000

LB

90 URBANA IL

100 100139 PORK CAN-24/24 OZ 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 61801

36,000.000

LB

110 LOT: 9997778883 HILO HI / HONOLULU HI...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 9997778883 HILO HI / HONOLULU HI / LIHUE HI /

WAILUKU HI /

120 100139 PORK CAN-24/24 OZ 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 96720

7,236.000

LB

130 100139 PORK CAN-24/24 OZ 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 96819

22,032.000

LB

140 100139 PORK CAN-24/24 OZ 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 96766

2,088.000

LB

150 100139 PORK CAN-24/24 OZ 04/01/2023-04/15/2023 96793

4,644.000

LB

160 LOT: 9998887775 HILO HI / HONOLULU HI...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 9998887775 HILO HI / HONOLULU HI / LIHUE HI /

WAILUKU HI /

170 100139 PORK CAN-24/24 OZ 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 96720

7,236.000

LB

180 100139 PORK CAN-24/24 OZ 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 96819

22,032.000

LB

190 100139 PORK CAN-24/24 OZ 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 96766

2,088.000

LB

200 100139 PORK CAN-24/24 OZ 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 96793 LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

4,644.000

Total Quantity for PORK CAN-24/24 OZ 216,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 216,000.000

LB