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Attached to: Bottle Juice for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs.
Solicitation number: 12-3J14-24-B-0094
Issued by: Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service

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This solicitation from the Department of Agriculture invites offers to supply approximately 84,050 cases of bottled cranberry-apple juice for use in domestic food assistance programs between January and March 2024. Bids are due by November 28, 2023 with awards announced by November 30, 2023. The solicitation lists multiple delivery destinations across 19 states and Puerto Rico with quantities required for each. Offerors must submit bids electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System and meet other requirements for active registration and bidder roles. Preferences are available for HUBZone small businesses.

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Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0094 Bid invitation number: 2000009725 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: 11/22/2023 14:00:00 Offer Due Date : 11/28/2023 13:00:00

Opening date: 11/28/2023 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

Bottled Juice, SOLICITATION NO: 2000009725

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Bottled Juice 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, November 30, 2023. Deliveries are to be made between January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2024.

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Carrie Meyers, carrie.meyers@usda.gov.

The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is David Jackson, davidc.jackson@usda.gov NAICS Code 311421 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL OZ No Set Aside

* * For a new-to-USDA contractor and existing contractors who are bidding on new products, a probationary period may be implemented in which awards are limited to 10 (ten) 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.* *

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, must 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.

Bid invitation number: 2000009725

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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 November 7, 2023, the Commodity Specification for Bottled Juice dated December 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.

"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 . MSCP-D 11-7-2023

2 . Commodity Specification for Bottled Juices December 2021

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

Bid invitation number: 2000009725

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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?

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 FRUIT, JUICE

20 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL OZ

30 PHOENIX AZ

40 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 85009

1,025.000

50 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 85009

1,025.000

60 GARDEN GROVE CA

70 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 92841

3,075.000

80 INDIO CA

90 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

03/01/2024-03/15/2024 92201

1,025.000

100 INDUSTRY CA

110 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 90601

4,100.000

120 LONG BEACH CA

Bid invitation number: 2000009725

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

130 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/16/2024-02/29/2024 90813

1,025.000

140 MERCED CA

150 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

03/01/2024-03/15/2024 95348

1,025.000

160 SANTA ROSA CA

170 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 95403

1,025.000

180 STOCKTON CA

190 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 95205

1,025.000

200 WASHINGTON DC

210 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 20017

1,025.000

220 NAMPA ID

230 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 83687

1,025.000

240 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 83687

1,025.000

250 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/16/2024-02/29/2024 83687

1,025.000

260 CHICAGO IL

270 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 60632

1,025.000

280 WINCHESTER KY

290 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

03/01/2024-03/15/2024 40391

1,025.000

300 ALEXANDRIA LA

310 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 71301

1,025.000

320 BAKER LA

330 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 70714

2,050.000

340 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/16/2024-02/29/2024 70714

3,075.000

350 DELHI LA

360 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 71232

1,025.000

Bid invitation number: 2000009725

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

370 NEW ORLEANS LA

380 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 70126

3,075.000

390 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/16/2024-02/29/2024 70126

3,075.000

400 BALTIMORE MD

410 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

03/01/2024-03/15/2024 21227

1,025.000

420 CLARE MI

430 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 48617

1,025.000

440 DETROIT MI

450 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 48238

6,150.000

460 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/16/2024-02/29/2024 48238

4,100.000

470 KANSAS CITY MO

480 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 64161

4,100.000

490 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 64161

1,025.000

500 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 64161

3,075.000

510 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/16/2024-02/29/2024 64161

2,050.000

520 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

03/01/2024-03/15/2024 64161

3,075.000

530 CREEDMOOR NC

540 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/16/2024-02/29/2024 27522

1,025.000

550 LAS VEGAS NV

560 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 89104

1,025.000

570 SYRACUSE NY

580 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 13209

2,050.000

590 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 13209

2,050.000

Bid invitation number: 2000009725

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

600 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 13209

2,050.000

610 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

03/01/2024-03/15/2024 13209

2,050.000

620 CLEVELAND OH

630 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 44110

1,025.000

640 PORTLAND OR

650 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 97211

1,025.000

660 OFFSHORE: CAGUAS PR

670 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

03/01/2024-03/15/2024 00725

1,025.000

680 NO CHARLESTON SC

690 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 29405

1,025.000

700 HOUSTON TX

710 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 77029

1,025.000

720 SAN ANTONIO TX

730 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

03/01/2024-03/15/2024 78227

1,025.000

740 LOT: 15519288 FARMINGTON NM / ROSWELL...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 15519288 FARMINGTON NM / ROSWELL NM /

750 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 87401

500.000

760 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 88203

525.000

770 LOT: 137609165 ELIZABETHTOWN KY / IND...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 137609165 ELIZABETHTOWN KY / INDEPENDENCE

KY / LOUISVILLE KY /

780 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 42701

388.000

790 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 41051

250.000

800 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 40228

387.000

810 LOT: 271681056 BATTLE CREEK MI / COMS...

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 271681056 BATTLE CREEK MI / COMSTOCK PARK

MI / DETROIT MI /

820 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 49037

512.000

830 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 49321

256.000

840 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 48238

257.000

850 LOT: 496751948 EVANSVILLE IN / LEXING...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 496751948 EVANSVILLE IN / LEXINGTON KY /

PADUCAH KY /

860 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 47711

200.000

870 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 40511

625.000

880 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/01/2024-02/15/2024 42001

200.000

890 LOT: 532029345 LITTLE ROCK AR / VAN B...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 532029345 LITTLE ROCK AR / VAN BUREN AR /

900 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 72209

525.000

910 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

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

500.000

920 LOT: 844650829 DES MOINES IA / OMAHA ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 844650829 DES MOINES IA / OMAHA NE /

930 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 50316

799.000

940 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/16/2024-01/31/2024 68127

226.000

950 LOT: 845305287 BEAUMONT TX / HOUSTON ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 845305287 BEAUMONT TX / HOUSTON TX / TYLER

TX /

960 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 77705

256.000

970 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 77029

256.000

980 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

01/01/2024-01/15/2024 75711

513.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

990 LOT: 873151623 BENTON HARBOR MI / DET...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 873151623 BENTON HARBOR MI / DETROIT MI /

1000 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/16/2024-02/29/2024 49022

513.000

1010 100899 CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64

FL OZ

02/16/2024-02/29/2024 48238

512.000

Total Quantity for CRANBERRYAPPLE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL

OZ 84,050.000

Total Quantity for Invitation 84,050.000

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