12-3J14-24-B-0070.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0070 Bid invitation number: 2000009699 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: 11/09/2023 15:00:00 Offer Due Date : 11/16/2023 13:00:00

Opening date: 11/16/2023 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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FROZEN HAM PRODUCTS SOLICITATION NO: 20000009699

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell frozen ham and pork 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 11:59pm, November 22, 2023. Deliveries are to be made between January 1, 2023 through February 15, 2023.

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Chyra Lewis (chyra.lewis@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 Contract Specialist first.

Hams are to be delivered fresh chilled or frozen as indicated by product type.

Materials 100187 and 100188 are "Full and Open" Competition.

* * For a new -to-USDA contractor and existing contractors 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 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.* *

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. Offshore destination ports: Guam (O-LA; Los Angeles, CA), Hawaii (O-LA; Los Angeles, CA), Puerto Rico (O-JACK; Jacksonville, FL) and Virgin Islands (O-PEVE; Port Everglades, FL).

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.

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.

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

Inquiries about the AMS Master Solicitation dated April 2023; Supplement 303 dated August 2022;

Supplement 302 dated August 2017; 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 many 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 Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.20250-9410, or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 677-8642 (Relay voice users).

See attached documents:

1 . AMS Master Solicitation CP - April 2023

2 . Supplement 303 Ham Products -- October 2022

3 . Supplement 302 Frozen Pork Picnics and Leg Roast - August 2017

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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 SUB CONTRACTOR HAVE COMPLETED REQUIRED

PERFORMANCE OF ANY USDA CONTACT 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 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

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 PORK, FROZEN

20 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB

30 LOS ANGELES CA

40 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 01/01/2024-01/15/2024 90023

80,040.000

LB

50 VERNON CA

60 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 01/01/2024-01/15/2024 90058

40,020.000

LB

70 SANFORD NC

80 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 01/01/2024-01/15/2024 27330

240,120.000

LB

90 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 01/16/2024-01/31/2024 27330

160,080.000

LB

100 FAIRFIELD OH

110 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 01/01/2024-01/15/2024 45014

40,020.000

LB

120 HARRISON OH

130 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 01/01/2024-01/15/2024 45030

200,100.000

LB

140 NASHVILLE TN

150 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 01/01/2024-01/15/2024 37208

40,020.000

LB

160 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 01/16/2024-01/31/2024 37208

40,020.000

LB

170 LOT: 2939549864 HARRISON OH

180 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 01/01/2024-01/15/2024 45030

4,000.000

LB

190 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 01/01/2024-01/15/2024 45030

20,643.000

LB

200 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 01/01/2024-01/15/2024 45030

15,377.000

LB

Total Quantity for PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 880,440.000

LB

210 HAM, FULLY COOKED

220 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

230 DOUGLAS GA

240 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 31533

40,000.000

LB

250 CEDAR FALLS IA

260 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 50613

40,000.000

LB

270 GRANITE CITY IL

280 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 62040

40,000.000

LB

290 LOUISVILLE KY

300 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 40208

40,000.000

LB

310 TAUNTON MA

320 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 02780

40,000.000

LB

330 WRIGHT CITY MO

340 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 63390

80,000.000

LB

350 ALBUQUERQUE NM

360 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 87102

40,000.000

LB

370 MCALESTER OK

380 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 74501

40,000.000

LB

390 OFFSHORE: BAYAMON PR

400 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 00956

40,000.000

LB

410 HOUSTON TX

420 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 77095

40,000.000

LB

430 LOT: 16944 CORINTH MS / JACKSON MS /

440 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 38835

12,320.000

LB

450 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 39209

27,680.000

LB

460 LOT: 51932830 COOKEVILLE TN / KNOXVIL...

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

470 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 38506

26,000.000

LB

480 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 37921

14,000.000

LB

490 LOT: 83075846 DENTON TX / HOUSTON TX /

500 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 76207

16,000.000

LB

510 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 77095

24,000.000

LB

520 LOT: 243513752 NEWARK NJ / VINELAND NJ /

530 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 07114

20,000.000

LB

540 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 08360

20,000.000

LB

550 LOT: 545485878 BILLINGS MT / GRAND IS...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 545485878 BILLINGS MT / GRAND ISLAND NE /

WEST JORDAN UT /

560 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 59107

10,000.000

LB

570 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 68803

20,000.000

LB

580 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 84088

10,000.000

LB

590 LOT: 974715795 EAU CLAIRE WI / MADISO...

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600 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 54703

23,080.000

LB

610 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 53716

16,920.000

LB

620 LOT: 991662449 FORT WAYNE IN / SOUTH ...

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VINCENNES IN /

630 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 46803

11,000.000

LB

640 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 46628

16,720.000

LB

650 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 47591

12,280.000

LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

660 LOT: 2400001781 DENTON TX / LUBBOCK TX /

670 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 76207

30,000.000

LB

680 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 79404

10,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 LB 760,000.000

LB

690 PORK HAM WTRADCBEDFRZ PKG-4/10 OR 8/5 LB

700 VAN BUREN AR

710 100188 PORK HAM WTRADCBEDFRZ PKG-4/10 OR

8/5 LB

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 72956

40,000.000

LB

720 HOUSTON TX

730 100188 PORK HAM WTRADCBEDFRZ PKG-4/10 OR

8/5 LB

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 77095

40,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for PORK HAM WTRADCBEDFRZ PKG-4/10 OR

8/5 LB 80,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 1,720,440.00

LB