12-3J14-23-B-0561.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-23-B-0561 Bid invitation number: 2000009535 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: 08/10/2023 15:15:00 Offer Due Date : 08/17/2023 13:00:00

Opening date: 08/17/2023 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

CHICKEN AND CHICKEN PRODUCTS, SOLICITATION NO: 2000009535 (12-3J14-23-B-0561)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell CHICKEN AND CHICKEN 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 11:59:00, August 29, 2023.

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

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Wayne Wright (wayne.wright@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.* *

***The Government reserves the right to reject, in total or in part, manufactures lots, sub-lots, production dates or the like when non-conforming product is identified.***

Reminder - The FPPS requires fiberboard containers for all destinations unless combo bins/tanks are specified in the Tendering Text.

All bulk loads on this Solicitation are No Tolerance. Fewer than 36,000 pounds will be rejected.

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 AMS Master Solicitation dated April 2023; FPPS Bulk Chicken and Chicken Legs dated December 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 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 . AMS Master Solicitation April 2023

2 . FPPS_Bulk Pack_Chicken And Chicken Leg_Dec 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: - 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?

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

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

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

Permitted values: - YES

- NO

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 than December 31, 2021, 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.

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 CHICKEN, BULK

20 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK

30 GAINESVILLE GA

Tendering text - Item : Destination requires fiberboard containers # cannot accept bins or tanks. WOGs should weigh between 4.00 to 6.00 lbs.

40 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 10/01/2023-10/15/2023 30504

1,080,000.00

LB

50 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 10/16/2023-10/31/2023 30504

1,080,000.00

LB

60 LYONS IL

Tendering text - Item : Destination requires fiberboard containers - cannot accept bins or tanks. They must weigh between 13.6 and 20.0 ounces each. Boxes must be sealed with no exposed chicken.

70 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 10/01/2023-10/15/2023 60534

36,000.000

LB

80 LUMBER BRIDGE NC

Tendering text - Item : Destination requires fiber board boxes - cannot accept bins or tanks. WOGS should weigh a minimum of 5.75 LBS. Note, this is different than the 5.25 LBS that we previously used.

90 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 10/01/2023-10/15/2023 28537

756,000.000

LB

100 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 10/16/2023-10/31/2023 28537 LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

864,000.000

110 TEACHEY NC

Tendering text - Item : Destination requires fiberboard containers - cannot accept bins or tanks. WOGs should weigh a minimum of 5.75 lbs.

120 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 10/01/2023-10/15/2023 28464

36,000.000

LB

130 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 10/16/2023-10/31/2023 28464

72,000.000

LB

140 NEW HOLLAND PA

Tendering text - Item : Destination requires fiberboard containers # cannot accept bins or tanks. WOGs should weigh between 3.75 to 5.95 pounds.

150 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 10/01/2023-10/15/2023 17557

6,300,000.00

LB

160 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 10/16/2023-10/31/2023 17557

6,300,000.00

LB

Total Quantity for CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 16,524,000.0

LB

170 CHICKEN LEGS CHILLED -BULK

180 LOS ANGELES CA

Tendering text - Item : Destination requires fiberboard containers - cannot accept bins or tanks. Legs are to be Large and must weigh more than 16 ounces.

190 100113 CHICKEN LEGS CHILLED -BULK 10/01/2023-10/15/2023 90001

540,000.000

LB

200 100113 CHICKEN LEGS CHILLED -BULK 10/16/2023-10/31/2023 90001

540,000.000

LB

210 MT PLEASANT TX

Tendering text - Item : Destination requires fiberboard containers - cannot accept bins or tanks. Legs are to be Large. They must weigh between 13.6 and 20.0 ounces each. Boxes must be sealed with no exposed chicken.

220 100113 CHICKEN LEGS CHILLED -BULK 10/01/2023-10/15/2023 75455

288,000.000

LB

230 100113 CHICKEN LEGS CHILLED -BULK 10/16/2023-10/31/2023 75455

252,000.000

Total Quantity for CHICKEN LEGS CHILLED -BULK LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

1,620,000.00

Total Quantity for Invitation 18,144,000.0