12-3J14-24-B-0549.pdf
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This document is a Solicitation for the procurement of bulk apples for further processing on behalf of the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)-Commodity Procurement Program. The solicitation covers deliveries to multiple locations in the United States from October 2024 through March 2025, with a total quantity of 3,087,990 pounds. The contract type will be firm-fixed-price. The solicitation may include various small business set-asides, including partial or total small business set-asides, service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVO) set-asides, quantities reserved for 8(a) and AbilityOne firms, and price evaluation preferences for qualified HUBZone small businesses. Offers must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), and the anticipated offer due date is August 12, 2024. The solicitation contains detailed requirements, including commodity specifications, delivery schedules, and vendor qualification criteria.
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Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0549 Bid invitation number: 2000010256 Purchasing Group: AMS-Fruit and Veg
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
Master/Shortfall Invitation
Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 07/30/2024 11:30:00 Offer Due Date : 08/12/2024 13:00:00
Opening date: 08/12/2024 13:00:00
Invitation Type : Master
Additional requested information:
Tendering text - Header :
Solicitation 2000010256 Bulk Apples for Further Processing (LUDINGTON, MI; RICHLAND CENTER, WI;
SMYRNA, TN; TRACY, CA)
REVIEW ALL ATTACHMENTS TO THIS SOLICITATION UNDER THE NOTES AND ATTACHMENTS TAB.
All prime vendors are reminded that they are prohibited from subcontracting with companies or individuals that have been suspended or debarred.
Offerors are cautioned to bid only quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and deliver.
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.
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).
See attached documents:
1 . Estimate of orders_2000010256
2 . Part B Schedule_ 2000010256
3 . Templates for Supplier Agreement Letter
4 . USDA GAP AND GHP
Bid invitation number: 2000010256
SOLICITATION
Master/Shortfall Invitation
Page 2 / 3
5 . Master Solicitation February 13, 2024
6 . Commodity Specification for Bulk Apples # June 2022
7 . Bulk Apple October '24- March '25 Instructions to Bidders # Seal
Attributes :
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 attached the required Supplier Agreement Letter for every supplier they intend to subcontract
Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Quantity
10 FRUIT, FRESH
Tendering text - Item : List of processing locations and quantities below:
20 110149 APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING # LB
Bid invitation number: 2000010256
SOLICITATION
Master/Shortfall Invitation
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Item Material Description Quantity
BULK
455,890.000
Tendering text - Item : LUDINGTON, MI: October 2024 - March 2025
21 110149 APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING #
BULK 929,300.000
LB
Tendering text - Item : RICHLAND CENTER, WI: October 2024 - March 2025
22 110149 APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING #
BULK 554,400.000
LB
Tendering text - Item : SMYRNA, TN: October 2024 - March 2025
23 110149 APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING #
BULK 1,148,400.00
LB
Tendering text - Item : TRACY, CA: October 2024 - March 2025
Total Quantity for APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING # BULK 3,087,990.00
LB
Total Quantity for Invitation 3,087,990.00
LB
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