12-3J14-24-B-0258.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0258 Bid invitation number: 2000009912 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

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Domestic Commodity Invitation

Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 02/09/2024 17:35:00 Offer Due Date : 02/15/2024 13:00:00

Opening date: 02/15/2024 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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FROZEN BEEF PRODUCTS (Fine), SOLICITATION NO: 2000009912 WBSCM NO: 12-3J14-24-B-0258

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Frozen Beef Products pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due by 01:00 pm CT on February 15, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 11:59 pm CT on February 21, 2024.

Deliveries are to be made between April 01, 2024 through April 30, 2024.

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Adele L. Jackson-Croal; Adele.l.Croal@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer is LaShawne Brown; LaShawne.Brown@usda.gov. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be addressed to the specialist first.

Ground Beef 1-pound packages shall be delivered within 30 days from date of pack.

Material(s) 100158 is/are 50% Small Business Set Aside - See FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside. NAICS Code 311611 - Business size 1,000 employees or less apply to this requirement.

Material(s) 100158 and 100159 are ten percent (10%) Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set Aside.

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 non-conforming product from being introduced into Federal nutrition assistance programs.

* * 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

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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, 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.

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.

NOTE: All fees associated with microbial testing for boneless beef and ground beef items and fat analysis for ground beef products will be paid by AMS. Offers must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM).

Inquiries about the AMS Master Solicitation, dated November 2023; Supplement 211 to AMS Master Solicitation, dated March 2023; or this Solicitation should be directed to the Contracting Officer; USDA, AMS, Room 3524-South; 1400 Independence Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20250. Telephone

(202)720-4517; FAX: (202)720-2782.

The USDA prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis 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:

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1 . AMS Master Solicitation - November 2023

2 . Supplement 211 Ground Beef - March 2023

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

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- No

- N/A

FOR 8(A) VENDORS ONLY: Please specify the material(s) and material number(s) that you are interested in participating on this solicitation.

Please see attached GS1 attribute question.

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

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING

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 BEEF, GROUND

20 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ CTN-40 LB

30 CEDAR FALLS IA

40 100158 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ CTN-40 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 50613

40,000.000

LB

50 NEWARK NJ

60 100158 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ CTN-40 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 07114

40,000.000

LB

70 CRANSTON RI

80 100158 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ CTN-40 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 02920

40,000.000

LB

90 RIPLEY WV

100 100158 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ CTN-40 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 25271

40,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ CTN-40 LB 160,000.000

LB

110 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 LB

120 JACKSONVILLE FL

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

130 100159 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 32254

40,000.000

LB

140 CHICAGO IL

150 100159 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 60632

40,000.000

LB

160 KANSAS CITY MO

170 100159 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/04/2024-04/15/2024 64161

80,000.000

LB

180 100159 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/19/2024-04/30/2024 64161

80,000.000

LB

190 VINELAND NJ

200 100159 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 08360

40,000.000

LB

210 TAHLEQUAH OK

220 100159 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 74465

40,000.000

LB

230 100159 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 74465

40,000.000

LB

240 LOT: 415391496 KANSAS CITY MO / SIKES...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 415391496 KANSAS CITY MO / SIKESTON MO /

SPRINGFIELD MO /

250 100159 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 64129

11,880.000

LB

260 100159 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 63801

16,120.000

LB

270 100159 BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 65803

12,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for BEEF FINE GROUND FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 400,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 560,000.000

LB