12-3J14-23-B-0228.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-23-B-0228 Bid invitation number: 2000009114 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

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 02/08/2023 10:00:00 Offer Due Date : 02/22/2023 15:00:00

Opening date: 02/22/2023 15:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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CANNED SOUP (VEGETABLE), SOLICITATION NO:2000009114

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Canned Soup 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 March 3, 2023, . Deliveries are to be made between May 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023.

The specialist for this solicitation is Carol Givens-Verser (carol.givens-verser@usda.gov). The contracting officer for this solicitation is Kelli Dawkins (kelli.dawkins@usda.gov). Please contact the specialist first, with questions regarding the requirements of this solicitation. Do not discuss your bid prices with the specialist or contracting officer before award.

There is a probationary period for new-to-AMS contractors and existing contractors bidding on new products in which awards may be limited to 10 truckloads per product. Contractor must demonstrate successful delivery of at least five (5) truckloads of [new] 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.

The Quantity Tolerance section of the specification document, "Contractor will be allowed a tolerance on the final delivery of plus or minus 50 cases of each product, from each shipping point named in the purchase order", is not applicable to this solicitation. USDA will not pay for any cases exceeding the contracted quantity.

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.

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.

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.

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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; Specification for Canned Soup dated July 2021; 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:

1 . Commodity Specification for Canned Soup

2 . TT for Soup Pouch 12-31-21

3 . AMS MSCP-D Dated 3-1-22

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

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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).

1A) Offeror has reviewed the List of Required Products for GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) Reporting located at:

Permitted values: - YES

- NO

- N/A https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GS1_GDSN_ListofRequiredProducts.xlsx.

Offeror certifies that complete and accurate product information will be submitted to GS1 GDSN no later 20 days after contract award, if the awarded contract includes item(s) from the List of Required Products for GS1 GDSN reporting.

1C) Offeror certifies that the information submitted in GS1 GDSN will be kept up-to-date (to reflect changes in product attributes, such as changes to the ingredient or allergen statement) until the end of the contract period.

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

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 VEGETABLE, CANNED

20 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1

30 BAKERSFIELD CA

40 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 93307

2,200.000

CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

50 GARDEN GROVE CA

60 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 92841

4,400.000

CS

70 INDUSTRY CA

80 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 90601

2,200.000

CS

90 IRVINE CA

100 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 92618

2,200.000

CS

110 SAN DIEGO CA

120 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 92121

2,200.000

CS

130 SAN FRANCISCO CA

140 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 94105

2,200.000

CS

150 NAMPA ID

160 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 83687

2,200.000

CS

170 BAKER LA

180 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 70714

2,200.000

CS

190 DELHI LA

200 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 71232

2,200.000

CS

210 NEW ORLEANS LA

220 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/16/2023-05/31/2023 70126

2,200.000

CS

230 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 70126

2,200.000

CS

240 KANSAS CITY MO

250 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/16/2023-05/31/2023 64161

2,200.000

CS

260 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 64161

2,200.000

CS

270 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/16/2023-06/30/2023 64161

2,200.000

CS

280 CREEDMOOR NC

290 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/16/2023-06/30/2023 27522 CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

2,200.000

300 BRENTWOOD NY

310 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/16/2023-06/30/2023 11717

2,200.000

CS

320 BRONX NY

330 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 10474

2,200.000

CS

340 SYRACUSE NY

350 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/16/2023-05/31/2023 13209

2,200.000

CS

360 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 13209

4,400.000

CS

370 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/16/2023-06/30/2023 13209

2,200.000

CS

380 AUSTIN TX

390 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 78744

2,200.000

CS

400 FIFE WA

410 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 98424

2,200.000

CS

420 LOT: 68803227 BEAUMONT TX / SAN ANTON...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 68803227 BEAUMONT TX / SAN ANTONIO TX /

430 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2023-05/15/2023 77705

550.000

CS

440 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2023-05/15/2023 78227

1,650.000

CS

450 LOT: 137701494 LAREDO TX / PHARR TX /

460 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2023-05/15/2023 78040

1,100.000

CS

470 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2023-05/15/2023 78577

1,100.000

CS

480 LOT: 187364006 CADILLAC MI / DETROIT ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 187364006 CADILLAC MI / DETROIT MI /

490 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2023-05/15/2023 49601

1,100.000

CS

500 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2023-05/15/2023 48238

1,100.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

510 LOT: 320852587 BATESVILLE MS / JACKSO...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 320852587 BATESVILLE MS / JACKSON MS /

520 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2023-05/15/2023 38606

550.000

CS

530 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2023-05/15/2023 39201

1,650.000

CS

540 LOT: 381861742 CLARE MI / FLINT MI / ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 381861742 CLARE MI / FLINT MI / KINGSFORD MI /

550 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/16/2023-05/31/2023 48617

750.000

CS

560 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/16/2023-05/31/2023 48507

750.000

CS

570 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/16/2023-05/31/2023 49802

700.000

CS

580 LOT: 449675999 RICHMOND VA / VERONA VA /

590 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 23220

1,100.000

CS

600 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 24482

1,100.000

CS

610 LOT: 599638571 DETROIT MI / OSSINEKE ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 599638571 DETROIT MI / OSSINEKE MI /

620 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/16/2023-05/31/2023 48238

1,100.000

CS

630 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/16/2023-05/31/2023 49766

550.000

CS

640 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/16/2023-05/31/2023 49766

550.000

CS

650 LOT: 721042354 MILTON FL / TALLAHASSE...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 721042354 MILTON FL / TALLAHASSEE FL /

660 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 32583

1,008.000

CS

670 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2023-06/15/2023 32310

1,192.000

CS

680 LOT: 804249512 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TUL...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 804249512 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TULSA OK /

690 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2023-05/15/2023 73179

1,320.000

700 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2023-05/15/2023 74106 CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

880.000

Total Quantity for SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 72,600.000

CS

Total Quantity for Invitation 72,600.000