12-3J14-24-B-0420.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0420 Bid invitation number: 2000010103 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: 05/08/2024 08:00:00 Offer Due Date : 05/20/2024 13:00:00

Opening date: 05/20/2024 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

CANNED ONLY MEATS, SOLICITATION NO: 20000010103 WBSCM NO: 12-3J14-24-B-0420

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Canned Meats products pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. Bids are due May 20, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by midnight, May 31, 2024. Deliveries are to be made July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024.

*******For this solicitation canned meats will be filled into cylindrical CANS Only *******

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Wayne Wright (wayne.wright@usda.gov) and the Contracting Officer is Adele Jackson-Croal (adele.l.croal@usda.gov). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be addressed to the specialist first.

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 assistance programs.

* * 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.* *

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.

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.

For offshore destination (Puerto Rico, Hawaii, etc.), offerors have the option to choose to enter their bids direct to

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Page 2 / 6 the offshore destination 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 f.o.b. destination basis to cities on this Solicitation. Destination quantities listed are estimated and subject to adjustment based on offerings, changes in recipient needs, market conditions, and program operation.

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 Information 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. A "HELP" button provides detailed instructions or call (202) 720-4517 for assistance.

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated February 2024;Supplement 704 to AMS Master Solicitation dated August 2022; or this Solicitation should be directed to the Contracting Officer; USDA, AMS, Commodity Procurement Program, Proteins, Grains, and Oilseed Procurement Division; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.;

S-0239; Washington, D.C. 20250-0239. Telephone: (202) 720-4517.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (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

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Page 3 / 6 funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) To file 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 . MSCP-D FEB 2024

2 . Supplement 704 Canned_Pouched Meats_ August 2022

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: - There are no existing contracts/purchase orders

- Have not been delivered, but the Offeror has notified the Contracting Officer

- Have not been delivered

- Have been delivered

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

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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: - N/A

- No

- Yes

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

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING

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.

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.

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, CANNED

20 BEEF CAN-24/24 OZ

30 KANSAS CITY MO

40 100127 BEEF CAN-24/24 OZ 07/01/2024-07/15/2024 64161

144,000.000

LB

50 100127 BEEF CAN-24/24 OZ 07/16/2024-07/31/2024 64161

180,000.000

LB

60 100127 BEEF CAN-24/24 OZ 08/01/2024-08/15/2024 64161

144,000.000

LB

70 100127 BEEF CAN-24/24 OZ 08/16/2024-08/31/2024 64161

180,000.000

LB

80 100127 BEEF CAN-24/24 OZ 09/01/2024-09/15/2024 64161

180,000.000

LB

90 100127 BEEF CAN-24/24 OZ 09/16/2024-09/30/2024 64161 LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

144,000.000

Total Quantity for BEEF CAN-24/24 OZ 972,000.000

LB

100 BEEF CHILI W/BEANS PKG-12/15 OZ

110 KANSAS CITY MO

120 111180 BEEF CHILI W/BEANS PKG-12/15 OZ 07/01/2024-07/15/2024 64161

73,440.000

LB

130 111180 BEEF CHILI W/BEANS PKG-12/15 OZ 07/16/2024-07/31/2024 64161

73,440.000

LB

140 111180 BEEF CHILI W/BEANS PKG-12/15 OZ 08/01/2024-08/15/2024 64161

73,440.000

LB

150 111180 BEEF CHILI W/BEANS PKG-12/15 OZ 08/16/2024-08/31/2024 64161

73,440.000

LB

160 111180 BEEF CHILI W/BEANS PKG-12/15 OZ 09/01/2024-09/15/2024 64161

73,440.000

LB

170 111180 BEEF CHILI W/BEANS PKG-12/15 OZ 09/16/2024-09/30/2024 64161

73,440.000

LB

Total Quantity for BEEF CHILI W/BEANS PKG-12/15 OZ 440,640.000

LB

180 BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZ

190 KANSAS CITY MO

200 100526 BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZ 07/01/2024-07/15/2024 64161

180,000.000

LB

210 100526 BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZ 07/16/2024-07/31/2024 64161

216,000.000

LB

220 100526 BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZ 08/01/2024-08/15/2024 64161

216,000.000

LB

230 100526 BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZ 08/16/2024-08/31/2024 64161

144,000.000

LB

240 100526 BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZ 09/01/2024-09/15/2024 64161

216,000.000

LB

250 100526 BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZ 09/16/2024-09/30/2024 64161

144,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for BEEF STEW CAN-24/24 OZ 1,116,000.00

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

2,528,640.00