12-3J14-24-B-0219.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0219 Bid invitation number: 2000009866 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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Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 02/02/2024 12:30:00 Offer Due Date : 02/13/2024 13:00:00

Opening date: 02/13/2024 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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WHOLE EGGS AND EGG PATTY, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0219, WBSCM NO: 2000009866

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell WHOLE EGGS AND EGG PATTIES pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due on February 13, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 11:59 pm CT on February 23, 2024.

Deliveries are to be made between April 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024.

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Reedema Rock, Reedema.Rock@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer is Carrie Meyers, (carrie.meyers@usda.gov). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be addressed to the specialist first.

This solicitation is 100% Total Small Business Set Aside for material 100046, EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB, 100047, EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK and 110845, EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB.

See FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside. NAICS Code 311999 with size standard of 500 employees and below applies to this solicitation.

This solicitation also has a 10% Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside for materials 100046, EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB and 100047, EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK.

* * 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.* *

*****EGG PATTIES under this solicitation are subject to Federal Purchase Program Specification (FPPS) for Fully Cooked Egg Patty dated December 2017.

Future Solicitations will be subject to the Supplement for Egg Products and Federal Purchase Program Specification (FPPS) for Fully Cooked Egg Patty dated January 2024. This includes resubmission of previously approved Quality Manuals under the previous FPPS (dated December 2017) in the technical proposal format for vendors selecting Option B # Auditing as outlined in Section 300 and Appendix D in the current Supplement. Current offers and awards under Federal Purchase Program Specification (FPPS) dated December 2017 will have until July 1, 2024 to resubmit and complete the approval process. ****

****Section 411 of the Egg Patty Specification amended as follows:

Section 411: Liquid Whole Eggs from Other Plants # The liquid whole eggs may be transferred or

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Page 2 / 6 obtained from another FSIS-inspected plant for further processing, provided the liquid whole eggs are produced in compliance with this FPPS, FSIS regulatory requirements and if applicable, the Contractors FSIS approved HACCP plan. The product shall be accompanied by the Contractors Certificate of Conformance that states the date and time the shell eggs were broken and verifies that the commodity meets all the requirements as stated in this FPPS.****

***Section 471 of the Whole Egg Specification amended as follows:

471 The pasteurized liquid whole eggs with color stabilizer (2 or 5 pounds) shall be packaged and placed in the freezer within 8 hours from the start of pasteurizing and frozen within 60 hours after pasteurization.

471.1 For Contractors with a freezing process that may require additional time, such as shipping to cold storage for freezing, an extension may be requested up to 96 hours. Requests shall be submitted and approved by SSD prior to date processed. Contractors shall submit one of the following:

471.1.1 Data demonstrating that the microbiological limits set forth in the FPPS during the longer freezing period are maintained after the product is thawed, opened, and stored in refrigeration up to the use by time stated on the label or,

471.1.2 An approved FSIS waiver for SSD review and approval.

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.

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

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Page 3 / 6 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 Master Solicitation dated November 2023, and the Federal Purchase Program Specification (FPPS) for Whole Eggs dated January 2022 and the FPPS for Egg Patty dated December 2017, and the SUPPLEMENT FOR EGG PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED FOR FEDERAL FOOD AND NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS dated January 2024, 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 . MASTER SOLICITATION DATED NOVEMBER 2023

2 . SUPPLEMENT FOR EGG PRODUCTS JANUARY 2024

3 . FPPS WHOLE EGGS JANUARY 2022

4 . FPPS EGG PATTY DECEMBER 2017

Attributes :

Timely performance: Offeror and any subcontractor have completed required performance of any USDA contract prior to this bid opening.

Permitted values: - Have been delivered

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- 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

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

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.

OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT A FOOD DEFENSE PLAN EXISTS FOR ALL PLANTS AND SHIPPING

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 EGG PRODUCTS

20 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB

30 TAUNTON MA

40 110931 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 02780

39,600.000

LB

50 RIPLEY WV

60 110931 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 25271

39,600.000

LB

70 LOT: 359279837 NEWARK NJ / VINELAND NJ /

80 110931 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 07114

19,800.000

LB

90 110931 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 08360

19,800.000

LB

Total Quantity for EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 118,800.000

LB

100 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB

110 POMONA CA

120 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 91767

38,400.000

LB

130 AUBURNDALE FL

140 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 33823

38,400.000

LB

150 BOCA RATON FL

160 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 33487

38,400.000

LB

170 LOT: 12375 STURBRIDGE MA / TAUNTON MA /

180 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 01566

15,600.000

LB

190 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 02780

22,800.000

LB

200 LOT: 540448709 SAN ANTONIO TX

210 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78249

19,200.000

LB

220 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78250

19,200.000

LB

Total Quantity for EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 192,000.000

LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

230 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB

240 POMONA CA

250 100046 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 91767

40,020.000

LB

260 CYPRESS TX

270 100046 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 77433

40,020.000

LB

280 GARLAND TX

290 100046 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 75040

40,020.000

LB

300 RIPLEY WV

310 100046 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 25271

40,020.000

LB

Total Quantity for EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB 160,080.000

LB

320 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK

330 MONTICELLO MN

340 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 55362

192,000.000

LB

350 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 55362

48,000.000

LB

360 WAKEFIELD NE

370 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 68784

96,000.000

LB

380 LOT: 469528506 WAKEFIELD NE

390 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 68784

36,000.000

LB

400 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 68784

12,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 384,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 854,880.000

LB