12-3J14-23-B-0483.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-23-B-0483 Bid invitation number: 2000009439 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

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Domestic Commodity Invitation

Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 06/28/2023 13:00:00 Offer Due Date : 07/11/2023 13:00:00

Opening date: 07/11/2023 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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CHICKEN STRIPS AND FILLETS, SOLICITATION NO: 2000009439 (12-3J14-23-B-0483)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Chicken Fillets and Chicken Strips 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, July 25, 2023.

Deliveries are to be made between October 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.

Tendering Text for Chicken Fillets

574.3#Processing aids (e.g., anti-caking, anti-dusting agents, or other manufacturing aids) and antimicrobial agent(s) are allowed. If processing agents and/or antimicrobial agent(s) are used, the ingredients and amount of ingredients listed in the formulation shall remain the same.

574.3.1#Antimicrobial Agent(s) shall be approved USDA antimicrobial agents and used within the allowable concentration levels set forth by USDA (FSIS Directive 7120.1 Rev. 56 and 9 CFR 424.21 (c)).

Checkloading Tendering Text for Chicken Fillets

800#Final Examination of Packaged and Packed Commodity

Contractors may choose to perform contractor checkloading in lieu of grader checkloading. The AMS grader will still be present during production for certification compliance but is not required to be present during checkloading. A USDA Poultry Products Grading Certificate would not be issued or required to accompany the load. If contractor checkloading is chosen, the contractor shall be responsible for conducting the FPPS requirements under Section 850 Loading and Shipping Frozen Commodity including records to assure contract compliance. The following are required in lieu of Section 860 of the FPPS:

861#Requirements # Inspection for final contract compliance shall be made by the Contractor, in accordance with 7 CFR § 70, FSIS regulations, and this FPPS. The quality, quantity, weight, packaging and packing of the commodity shall be evidenced by a Certificate of Conformance that verifies the designated commodity to be shipped meet s all the requirements as stated in this FPPS, MSCP-D and Solicitation. Inspection records shall be complete and made available to USDA, as requested, to assure contract compliance. Contractor Checkloading activity shall be reviewed by USDA under AMS LP QAD 623 Contractor Checkloading Surveillance Program at the cost of the contractor.

Contractor Checkloading - the contractor shall perform checkloading examinations as described in the

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FPPS at the time of shipment and issue a Certificate of Conformance which can be found in the MSCP-D. Contractor is also required to provide an acceptance document to accompany each shipment.

Further details are found in the AMS MSCP-D, Section 4A52.247-82 for Bill of Lading Notations.

1011.1#Each shipping container shall be identified with a USDA Contract Compliance stamp with the applicable production date. An AMS Grader or other authorized personnel under the supervision of the AMS Grader shall stamp one end of each shipping container online. If there is inadequate space available on either end of the shipping container, the stamp may be applied to a side of the container.

1012#A copy of the Contractor#s Certificate of Conformance and Bill of Lading or the original USDA Poultry Products Grading Certificate issued at time of checkloading shall accompany each shipment.

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.

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.

All prime vendors are reminded that they are prohibited from subcontracting with companies or individuals that have been suspended or debarred.

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.

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.

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Offerors are cautioned to bid only quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and deliver.

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated April 2023; Federal Purchase Program Specification (FPPS) for Chicken Fillets dated September 2019; and (FPPS) for Chicken Strips dated June 2023; and Supplement for Chicken Products 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 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 . GS1 Certification

2 . FPPS Chicken Fillet September 2019

3 . AMS Master Solicitation April 5 2023

4 . FPPS Chicken Strips June 2023

5 . Supplement for Chicken Products August 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

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- 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?

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

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 CHICKEN, COOKED

20 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB

30 LOUISVILLE KY

40 110921 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 40208

39,000.000

LB

50 HOUSTON TX

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

60 110921 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/16/2023-10/31/2023 77095

39,000.000

LB

70 110921 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 11/16/2023-11/30/2023 77095

39,000.000

LB

80 110921 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 77095

39,000.000

LB

90 LOT: 12382 STURBRIDGE MA / TAUNTON MA /

100 110921 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 01566

9,750.000

LB

110 110921 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 02780

29,250.000

LB

120 LOT: 446457740 EAU CLAIRE WI / MADISO...

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130 110921 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 11/16/2023-11/30/2023 54703

17,640.000

LB

140 110921 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 11/16/2023-11/30/2023 53716

21,360.000

LB

Total Quantity for CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 234,000.000

LB

150 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB

160 BIRMINGHAM AL

170 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/16/2023-10/31/2023 35210

78,000.000

LB

180 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 35210

39,000.000

LB

190 CLANTON AL

200 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/16/2023-10/31/2023 35045

78,000.000

LB

210 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 35045

78,000.000

LB

220 BAKERSFIELD CA

230 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/16/2023-10/31/2023 93301

39,000.000

LB

240 DIXON CA

250 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/16/2023-10/31/2023 95620

39,000.000

LB

260 ONTARIO CA

270 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/01/2023-10/15/2023 91761 LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

39,000.000

280 SACRAMENTO CA

290 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 11/16/2023-11/30/2023 95814

39,000.000

LB

300 GRANITE CITY IL

310 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 11/16/2023-11/30/2023 62040

39,000.000

LB

320 LOUISVILLE KY

330 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 40208

78,000.000

LB

340 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 40209

39,000.000

LB

350 TAUNTON MA

360 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/01/2023-10/15/2023 02780

39,000.000

LB

370 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 02780

39,000.000

LB

380 AUGUSTA ME

390 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 04330

39,000.000

LB

400 ST. PAUL MN

410 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 11/01/2023-11/15/2023 55117

39,000.000

LB

420 CREEDMOOR NC

430 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/16/2023-10/31/2023 27522

39,000.000

LB

440 SALISBURY NC

450 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/16/2023-10/31/2023 28147

39,000.000

LB

460 CLACKAMAS OR

470 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 97015

39,000.000

LB

480 HOUSTON TX

490 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/16/2023-10/31/2023 77095

39,000.000

LB

500 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 11/16/2023-11/30/2023 77095

39,000.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

510 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 77095

39,000.000

LB

520 ALGONA WA

530 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 98001

39,000.000

LB

540 LOT: 10124 AUBURNDALE FL / LARGO FL /

550 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/01/2023-10/15/2023 33823

27,600.000

LB

560 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/01/2023-10/15/2023 33773

11,400.000

LB

570 LOT: 231892784 SPRINGDALE AR / VAN BU...

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580 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/01/2023-10/15/2023 72764

13,020.000

LB

590 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/01/2023-10/15/2023 72956

12,990.000

LB

600 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 10/01/2023-10/15/2023 72956

12,990.000

LB

610 LOT: 326632461 JOHNSON CITY TN / RICH...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 326632461 JOHNSON CITY TN / RICHMOND VA /

SUFFOLK VA /

620 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 11/01/2023-11/15/2023 37601

12,480.000

LB

630 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 11/01/2023-11/15/2023 23230

14,040.000

LB

640 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 11/01/2023-11/15/2023 23435

12,480.000

LB

650 LOT: 722087801 ALGONA WA / GRANDVIEW ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 722087801 ALGONA WA / GRANDVIEW WA /

660 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 11/16/2023-11/30/2023 98001

19,500.000

LB

670 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 11/16/2023-11/30/2023 98930

19,500.000

LB

680 LOT: 726486630 BUFFALO NY / MALONE NY...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 726486630 BUFFALO NY / MALONE NY /

ROCHESTER NY /

690 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 14207

19,500.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

700 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 12953

120.000

LB

710 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 12953

9,630.000

LB

720 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 14623

180.000

LB

730 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 14623

9,570.000

LB

740 LOT: 772617974 BRENTWOOD NY / HALFMOO...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 772617974 BRENTWOOD NY / HALFMOON NY /

750 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 11717

780.000

LB

760 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 11717

14,730.000

LB

770 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 12065

60.000

LB

780 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 12/01/2023-12/15/2023 12065

23,430.000

LB

Total Quantity for CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 1,248,000.00

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 1,482,000.00