12-3J14-23-B-0422.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-23-B-0422 Bid invitation number: 2000009349 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: 05/16/2023 12:00:00 Offer Due Date : 05/24/2023 15:00:00

Opening date: 05/24/2023 15:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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Canned Vegetables (Tomato Products), SOLICITATION NO: 2000009349

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Canned Vegetables 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, May 31, 2023. Deliveries are to be made between July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023.

The specialist for this solicitation is Carol Givens-Verser (carol.givens-verser@usda.gov). The contracting officer for this solicitation is David C. Jackson(davidc.jackson@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.

30% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE FOR THIS MATERIAL ONLY: Material 100333 (Tomato Sauce-Can 24/300)

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.

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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 April 2023; Specification for Canned Vegetables dated January 2023; 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 Specifications Canned Vegetables Jan 2023

2 . MSCP-D 4-5-2023

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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: - 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).

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

Permitted values: - N/A

- NO

- YES

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

1B) 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: - Yes

- No

- N/A

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 VEGETABLE, CANNED

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

20 TOMATO PASTE CAN-6/10

30 POMONA CA

40 100327 TOMATO PASTE CAN-6/10 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 91767

912.000

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50 OFFSHORE: CAGUAS PR

60 100327 TOMATO PASTE CAN-6/10 08/01/2023-08/15/2023 00725

912.000

CS

70 OFFSHORE: PONCE PR

80 100327 TOMATO PASTE CAN-6/10 07/01/2023-07/15/2023 00731

912.000

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90 LOT: 170171946 GRAND JUNCTION CO / LA...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 170171946 GRAND JUNCTION CO / LAKEWOOD CO

/ HELENA MT /

100 100327 TOMATO PASTE CAN-6/10 08/01/2023-08/15/2023 81501

228.000

CS

110 100327 TOMATO PASTE CAN-6/10 08/01/2023-08/15/2023 80235

341.000

CS

120 100327 TOMATO PASTE CAN-6/10 08/01/2023-08/15/2023 80235

11.000

CS

130 100327 TOMATO PASTE CAN-6/10 08/01/2023-08/15/2023 59620

332.000

CS

Total Quantity for TOMATO PASTE CAN-6/10 3,648.000

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140 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-6/10

150 LOT: 99444083 FARGO ND / SIOUX FALLS ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 99444083 FARGO ND / SIOUX FALLS SD / OGDEN

UT /

160 100334 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-6/10 08/01/2023-08/15/2023 58102

228.000

CS

170 100334 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-6/10 08/01/2023-08/15/2023 57104

456.000

CS

180 100334 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-6/10 08/01/2023-08/15/2023 84401

228.000

CS

190 LOT: 805508027 AUSTIN TX / DENTON TX ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 805508027 AUSTIN TX / DENTON TX / HOUSTON

TX /

200 100334 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-6/10 07/01/2023-07/15/2023 78744

228.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

210 100334 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-6/10 07/01/2023-07/15/2023 76207

365.000

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220 100334 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-6/10 07/01/2023-07/15/2023 77095

319.000

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Total Quantity for TOMATO SAUCE CAN-6/10 1,824.000

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230 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300

240 TAMPA FL

250 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 08/16/2023-08/31/2023 33605

1,530.000

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260 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 09/16/2023-09/30/2023 33605

1,530.000

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270 EAST POINT GA

280 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 08/16/2023-08/31/2023 30344

1,530.000

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290 SAVANNAH GA

300 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 08/01/2023-08/15/2023 31404

1,530.000

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310 AUBURN ME

320 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 08/01/2023-08/15/2023 04210

1,530.000

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330 BRONX NY

340 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 10474

1,530.000

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350 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 08/01/2023-08/15/2023 10474

1,530.000

CS

360 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 08/16/2023-08/31/2023 10474

1,530.000

CS

370 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 09/16/2023-09/30/2023 10474

1,530.000

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380 BUFFALO NY

390 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 14206

1,530.000

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400 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 09/16/2023-09/30/2023 14206

1,530.000

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410 CLEVELAND OH

420 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 08/16/2023-08/31/2023 44110

1,530.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

430 PORTLAND OR

440 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 09/01/2023-09/15/2023 97211

1,530.000

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450 FORT WORTH TX

460 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 76107

1,530.000

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470 HOUSTON TX

480 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 77029

1,530.000

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490 SALEM VA

500 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 08/16/2023-08/31/2023 24153

1,530.000

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510 LOT: 35928033 JONESBORO AR / MOUNTAIN...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 35928033 JONESBORO AR / MOUNTAIN HOME AR /

TEXARKANA AR /

520 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 72404

510.000

CS

530 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 72653

510.000

CS

540 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 71854

510.000

CS

550 LOT: 144907214 FORT SMITH AR / LITTLE...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 144907214 FORT SMITH AR / LITTLE ROCK AR /

RUSSELLVILLE AR /

560 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 72901

510.000

CS

570 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 72209

510.000

CS

580 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 72802

510.000

CS

590 LOT: 193596117 HAMPTON VA / LORTON VA /

600 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 23661

510.000

CS

610 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 22079

1,020.000

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620 LOT: 263899166 BETHEL HEIGHTS AR / LI...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 263899166 BETHEL HEIGHTS AR / LITTLE ROCK AR

/ VAN BUREN AR /

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

630 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 72764

510.000

CS

640 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 72209

510.000

CS

650 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 72956

510.000

CS

660 LOT: 267974475 CLEARWATER FL / PORT R...

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670 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 08/16/2023-08/31/2023 33756

979.000

CS

680 110610 K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 08/16/2023-08/31/2023 34688

551.000

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Total Quantity for K H TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 32,130.000

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690 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300

700 OFFSHORE: CAGUAS PR

710 100333 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 00725

1,530.000

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720 OFFSHORE: CAROLINA PR

730 100333 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 00982

1,530.000

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740 LOT: 655750805 COMSTOCK PARK MI / TAY...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 655750805 COMSTOCK PARK MI / TAYLOR MI /

750 100333 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 49321

700.000

CS

760 100333 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 49321

383.000

CS

770 100333 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 48180

447.000

CS

780 LOT: 823988424 BATH MI / BATTLE CREEK...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 823988424 BATH MI / BATTLE CREEK MI / FLINT MI

790 100333 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 48808

334.000

CS

800 100333 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 49037

418.000

CS

810 100333 TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 07/16/2023-07/31/2023 48503

778.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

Total Quantity for TOMATO SAUCE CAN-24/300 6,120.000

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Total Quantity for Invitation 43,722.000