12-3J14-24-B-0266 (1).pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0266 Bid invitation number: 2000009921 Purchasing Group: AMS Dairy

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: 02/16/2024 13:00:00 Offer Due Date : 02/27/2024 13:00:00

Opening date: 02/27/2024 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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Cheddar, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0266 WBSCM NO: 2000009921

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Cheddar 'Barrels' pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due by 1pm CT on February 27th, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on March 1st, 2024. Deliveries are to be made between April 1st, 2024 through April 30th, 2024.

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.

This solicitation is unrestricted, no set aside, no EPA. Products offered in response to this solicitation must be manufactured in a plant approved by USDA Dairy Programs.

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.

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

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation, the Commodity Requirements Document, or this Solicitation should be directed to the Contracting Officer; USDA, AMS, Commodity Procurement Program, Proteins, Grains, and Oilseeds Procurement Division; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. S-0239; 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, Bid invitation number: 2000009921

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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)."

Bid invitation number: 2000009921

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Certification Questions :

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. WHEN ANSWERING QUESTIONS, PLEASE UTILIZE

ATTACHED BID CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS DOCUMENT.

See attached documents:

1 . MSCP 2

2 . FINALDNAC6NaturalAmericanCheeseSpec2019_09 CRD

3 . Bid Certification Questions 2

Attributes :

1. Food Modernization Act

2. SAM

2a. SAM Certs

3. Amendment if applicable

4. On Time Deliveries

5. Commercial Brand Name

6. Plant Location

7. Supplier Agreement if applicable

7a. Supplier Agreement submitted

8. Product meets Commodity CRD

9. Contact Name and Email

9a. Emergency Contact

10. Enter Business Size Standard

Permitted values: - SMALL BUSINESS

- SMALL BUSINESS FARMER-OWNED COOP

- LARGE BUSINESS FARMER-OWNED COOP

- LARGE BUSINESS

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 CHEESE, NATURAL AMER

20 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800)

30 HARRISON OH

40 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 45030 LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

LB(40800)

204,000.000

50 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500

LB(40800)

04/16/2024-04/30/2024 45030

122,400.000

LB

60 SPENCER WI

70 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500

LB(40800)

04/01/2024-04/15/2024 54479

775,200.000

LB

80 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500

LB(40800)

04/16/2024-04/30/2024 54479

163,200.000

LB

90 LOT: 498199331 SPENCER WI

100 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500

LB(40800)

04/01/2024-04/15/2024 54479

20,058.000

LB

110 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500

LB(40800)

04/01/2024-04/15/2024 54479

20,742.000

LB

120 LOT: 2023110601 HARRISON OH

130 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500

LB(40800)

04/01/2024-04/15/2024 45030

30,800.000

LB

140 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500

LB(40800)

04/01/2024-04/15/2024 45030

10,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500

LB(40800) 1,346,400.00

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 1,346,400.00

LB