12-3J14-24-B-0227.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0227 Bid invitation number: 2000009876 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: 02/06/2024 11:00:00 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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PORK PRODUCTS, SOLICITATION NO: 12-3J14-24-B-0227 WBSCM NO:2000009876

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell ham and pork products 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 20, 2024.

Deliveries are to be made between March 16, 2024 through June 30, 2024.

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Kevin Day, Kevin.Day@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.

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.

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.

Domestic Origin # All meat shall originate from livestock that are born, raised, and harvested in the United States, its territories or possessions (U.S.) If the establishment receives and processes livestock from outside the U.S., a segregation plan shall be put in place to preclude nonconforming product from being introduced into Federal nutrition assistance programs.

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.

Material 100193 is full and open.

This solicitation is a one hundred percent (100%) Small Business Set Aside for Material 110380 (Pork Chops) - See FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside. NAICS Code 311611 Business size 1000 employees or less apply to this requirement.

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

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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.

All prime offerors 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 November 2023, Supplement 302, Frozen Pork Picnics and Leg Roast Items dated August 2017, Supplement 304 Pork Loin Chops, Center Cut, Boneless, Frozen 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 November 7, 2023

2 . Supplement 302 Pork Picnics and Leg Roast -- August 2017

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3 . Supplement 304 Pork Loin-Chops -- August 2017

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

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

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POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING

DATE OF LAST SURVEY

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

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GS1_GDSN_ListofRequiredProducts.xlsx.

Offeror certifies that complete and accurate product information will be submitted to GS1 GDSN no later 20 days after contract award, if the awarded contract includes item(s) from the List of Required Products for GS1 GDSN reporting.

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 PORK, FROZEN

20 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB

30 DURHAM CA

40 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 95938

38,000.000

LB

50 SAN JOSE CA

60 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 95125

38,000.000

LB

70 BALTIMORE MD

80 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 21227

38,000.000

LB

90 KANSAS CITY MO

100 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 64161

38,000.000

LB

110 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 64161

38,000.000

LB

120 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 64161

38,000.000

LB

130 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 64161

38,000.000

LB

140 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 64161

38,000.000

LB

150 LOT: 93855362 FORT SMITH AR / VAN BUR...

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160 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 72901 LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10,000.000

170 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 72956

28,000.000

LB

180 LOT: 403963526 BOSTON MA / SHREWSBURY...

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190 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 02118

28,480.000

LB

200 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 01545

9,520.000

LB

Total Quantity for PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 380,000.000

LB

210 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB

220 LOS ANGELES CA

230 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 90023

120,060.000

LB

240 SANFORD NC

250 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 27330

440,220.000

LB

260 HARRISON OH

270 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 45030

80,040.000

LB

280 NASHVILLE TN

290 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 37208

40,020.000

LB

300 LOT: 458933470 NASHVILLE TN

310 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 37208

8,000.000

LB

320 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 37208

4,000.000

LB

330 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 37208

28,020.000

LB

340 LOT: 667090815 FAIRFIELD OH

350 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 45014

5,375.000

LB

360 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 45014

34,645.000

LB

370 LOT: 847127541 HARRISON OH

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

380 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 45030

20,010.000

LB

390 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 45030

20,010.000

LB

400 LOT: 2023110101 HARRISON OH

410 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 45030

3,000.000

LB

420 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 45030

37,020.000

LB

430 LOT: 2024011600 LOS ANGELES CA

440 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 90023

16,325.000

LB

450 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 90023

23,695.000

LB

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

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 1,260,440.00

LB