12-3J14-24-B-0350.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0350 Bid invitation number: 2000010029 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: 04/15/2024 13:00:00 Offer Due Date : 04/29/2024 13:00:00

Opening date: 04/29/2024 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

CHEDDAR, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0350 WBSCM NO: 2000010029

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell CHEDDAR pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due by April 29th, 2024 1pm CT. Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT May 8th, 2024. Deliveries are to be made between July 1st, 2024 through September 30th, 2024.

This solicitation is Unrestricted.

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. Products offered in response to this solicitation must be manufactured in a plants 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: 2000010029

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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)."

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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 . Bid Certification Questions 2

2 . MSCP 2

3 . FINALDNAC6NaturalAmericanCheeseSpec2019_09 CRD

4 . NaturalPepperJackCheeseCRDJanuary2020

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 CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12 LB

30 LOT: 1648 CORINTH MS / JACKSON MS /

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

40 111110 CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12

LB

08/01/2024-08/15/2024 38835

9,360.000

LB

50 111110 CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12

LB

08/01/2024-08/15/2024 39209

28,080.000

LB

60 LOT: 314590318 DIXON CA / OAKLAND CA /

70 111110 CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12

LB

08/01/2024-08/15/2024 95620

9,360.000

LB

80 111110 CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12

LB

08/01/2024-08/15/2024 94621

28,080.000

LB

90 LOT: 445123994 NORWALK CA / ONTARIO CA /

100 111110 CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12

LB

08/01/2024-08/15/2024 90650

18,720.000

LB

110 111110 CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12

LB

08/01/2024-08/15/2024 91761

18,720.000

LB

Total Quantity for CHEESE CHED YEL 0.75 OZ SLICE PKG-12

LB 112,320.000

LB

120 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB

130 BAKERSFIELD CA

140 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 09/01/2024-09/15/2024 93307

33,600.000

LB

150 EAST POINT GA

160 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 07/01/2024-07/15/2024 30344

33,600.000

LB

170 CHICAGO IL

180 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 08/01/2024-08/15/2024 60632

33,600.000

LB

190 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 09/01/2024-09/15/2024 60632

33,600.000

LB

200 GREENVILLE SC

210 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 08/16/2024-08/31/2024 29611

33,600.000

LB

220 LOT: 199541815 BARRE VT / BRATTLEBORO...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 199541815 BARRE VT / BRATTLEBORO VT /

230 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 07/16/2024-07/31/2024 05641

25,200.000

LB

240 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 07/16/2024-07/31/2024 05301

8,400.000

LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

250 LOT: 399282768 DES MOINES IA / SIOUX ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 399282768 DES MOINES IA / SIOUX CITY IA /

OMAHA NE /

260 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 09/16/2024-09/30/2024 50316

26,160.000

LB

270 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 09/16/2024-09/30/2024 51105

4,116.000

LB

280 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 09/16/2024-09/30/2024 68127

3,324.000

LB

Total Quantity for CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 235,200.000

LB

290 CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LB

300 LOT: 217711496 JOHNSON CITY TN / CULP...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 217711496 JOHNSON CITY TN / CULPEPER VA /

RICHMOND VA /

310 111220 CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LB 08/16/2024-08/31/2024 37601

12,320.000

LB

320 111220 CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LB 08/16/2024-08/31/2024 22701

11,480.000

LB

330 111220 CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LB 08/16/2024-08/31/2024 23230

15,000.000

LB

340 LOT: 2808224051 HUNTINGDON PA / PHILA...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 2808224051 HUNTINGDON PA / PHILADELPHIA PA /

350 111220 CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LB 09/01/2024-09/15/2024 16652

29,100.000

LB

360 111220 CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LB 09/01/2024-09/15/2024 19129

9,700.000

LB

Total Quantity for CHEESE PEPPER JACK SHRED-PKG 4/5 LB 77,600.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 425,120.000

LB