12-3J14-24-B-0494.pdf

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Attached to: Crackers for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: 12-3J14-24-B-0494
Issued by: Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service

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Written by GovTribe AI · Jul 17, 2024

This document is a solicitation for Crackers for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).

The solicitation invites offers for the purchase of Crackers to be delivered between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 to various locations throughout the U.S. on an FOB destination basis. Bids are due by 1pm CT on July 26, 2024, and contract awards will be announced by 5pm CT on August 7, 2024. The solicitation may include small business set-asides such as HUBZone, SDVO, 8(a), and AbilityOne. New contractors may be placed on a probationary period. Offers must be submitted electronically through the USDA's Web-Based Supply Chain Management system. The solicitation references the AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements - Domestic Programs and applicable Commodity Requirements Documents.

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Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0494 Bid invitation number: 2000010194 Purchasing Group: AMS-Domestic

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: 07/12/2024 13:00:00 Offer Due Date : 07/26/2024 13:00:00

Opening date: 07/26/2024 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

CRACKERS, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0494 WBSCM NO: 2000010194

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Crackers pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due by 1pm CT on 7/26/24.

Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on 8/07/24. Deliveries are to be made between 10/01/24- 12/31/24.

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 Acquisition is Unrestricted for Crackers.

The Government will award contracts to eligible HUBZone bidders as provided in the Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements, Part II, Section C: 4A52.219-80 The HUBZone Program. If the bidder elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its bid.

The Commodity Requirements Document for Crackers dated March 01, 2020 reference to the Commercial Items Description (CID) for Crackers A-A-20286A dated March 14, 2013 is updated to reference the current version, A-A-20286B dated May 27, 2020.

CID A-A-20286B references two different manufacturing processes for a similar type of cracker (soda vs saltine), USDA Commodity Procurement has the option to allow both when purchasing this product.

Any small business concern proposing to furnish a product that it did not itself manufacture must furnish the product of a small business and, by the offer due date/local time, submit the corresponding supplier agreement to, Attention: Contracting Officer. The supplier agreement shall: be in effect between the offeror and the product manufacturer for the period of contract performance, certify compliance with the applicable solicitation requirements, be on the product manufacturer's company letterhead, and be signed by both parties.

A prospective contractor will be required to provide written evidence of a proposed subcontractor#s responsibility including Plant Sanitation and Food Defense surveys. The Contracting Officer will directly determine a prospective subcontractor#s responsibility, per FAR 9.104-4.

Bid invitation number: 2000010194

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Page 2 / 5

For a new-to-USDA contractor and existing contractors who are bidding on new products, a probationary period may 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.

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 dated February 13, 2024, the Commodity Requirements Document for Crackers dated March 01, 2020, 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, 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: 2000010194

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

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Certification Questions :

All Bid Certification Questions must be answered. Pleas utilize the attached Bid Certification Questions document when answering questions.

See attached documents:

1 . Crackers CRD

2 . Bid Certification Questions

3 . MSCP-D

Attributes :

1. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM).

1a. System for Award Management (SAM)-changes to this solicitation

2. Amendment to Solicitation

3. All USDA contracts with the offeror that have a Not-Later-Than date prior to the solicitation opening:

Permitted values: - HAVE BEEN DELIVERED

- HAVE NOT BEEN DELIVERED

- NO PREVIOUS CONTRACTS

4. Brand name and pack size

5. Plant locations for all items has been verified pursuant to the Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding?

6. Supplier Agreements:

Permitted values: - YES

- NO

- N/A

6a. Supplier Agreement-Capability Requirements

7. Commodity Specifications

8. Offeror Contact Information

8a. Emergency Point of Contact

9. GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN)

10. Food Safety Modernization Act

11.Offeror requests HUBZONE Small Business Price Evaluation Preference

Bid invitation Item details

Bid invitation number: 2000010194

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 CRACKER PROD, PROC

20 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16 OZ

30 ORLANDO FL

40 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

10/01/2024-10/15/2024 32805

22,680.000

50 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

11/01/2024-11/15/2024 32805

45,360.000

60 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

12/01/2024-12/15/2024 32805

22,680.000

70 EAST POINT GA

80 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

10/01/2024-10/15/2024 30344

22,680.000

90 EAST PEORIA IL

100 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

11/01/2024-11/15/2024 61611

22,680.000

110 KANSAS CITY MO

120 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

10/01/2024-10/15/2024 64161

22,680.000

130 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

12/01/2024-12/15/2024 64161

22,680.000

140 LAS VEGAS NV

150 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

12/01/2024-12/15/2024 89030

22,680.000

160 POCA WV

170 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

10/01/2024-10/15/2024 25159

22,680.000

180 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

11/01/2024-11/15/2024 25159

22,680.000

190 WESTON WV

200 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

10/01/2024-10/15/2024 26452

22,680.000

210 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

10/16/2024-10/31/2024 26452

22,680.000

220 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

11/01/2024-11/15/2024 26452

22,680.000

230 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

11/16/2024-11/30/2024 26452

22,680.000

240 LOT: 102570026 VINELAND NJ

Bid invitation number: 2000010194

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

250 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

10/16/2024-10/31/2024 08360

5,676.000

260 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

10/16/2024-10/31/2024 08360

17,004.000

270 LOT: 287952565 DENVER CO / GRAND JUNC...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 287952565 DENVER CO / GRAND JUNCTION CO /

280 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

10/16/2024-10/31/2024 80239

17,016.000

290 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

10/16/2024-10/31/2024 81505

5,664.000

300 LOT: 351860851 BOSTON MA / CHICOPEE M...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 351860851 BOSTON MA / CHICOPEE MA /

SHREWSBURY MA /

310 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

12/16/2024-12/31/2024 02118

11,340.000

320 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

12/16/2024-12/31/2024 01020

5,676.000

330 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

12/16/2024-12/31/2024 01545

5,664.000

340 LOT: 428133863 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TUL...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 428133863 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TULSA OK /

350 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

11/01/2024-11/15/2024 73179

13,608.000

360 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

11/01/2024-11/15/2024 74106

9,072.000

Total Quantity for CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16 OZ 430,920.000

Total Quantity for Invitation 430,920.000

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated Jul 17, 2024.