12-3J14-25-B-0029.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-25-B-0029 Bid invitation number: 2000010399 Purchasing Group: AMS Poultry

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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Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 10/29/2024 12:00:00 Offer Due Date : 11/08/2024 13:00:00

Opening date: 11/08/2024 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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SHELL EGGS AND ALL PURPOSE EGG MIX, SOLICITATION 2000010399 : WBSCM

NO:12-3J14-25-B-0029

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell SHELL EGGS AND ALL PURPOSE EGG MIX pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due on November 8, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 11:59 pm CT on November 22, 2024. Deliveries are to be made between January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025.

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Reedema Rock, Reedema.Rock@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.

****For destinations where state egg laws are in effect mandating hen housing systems such as cage free, USDA AMS has worked with individual States to garner an exemption for donated (not sold) shell eggs and egg product commodities. Offerors/Contractors are directed to contact USDA AMS National Shell Egg Supervisor, Jeffrey Hendricks (Jeffrey.Hendricks@usda.gov), or Contracting Specialist, Reedema Rock (Reedema.Rock@usda.gov) to verify donation of complaint commodity shell eggs and egg products prior to bidding.***

This solicitation is 50% Total Small Business Set Aside for 100936, EGGS 15 DOZEN. See FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside. NAICS Code 311999 with size standard of 500 employees and below applies to this solicitation.

* * 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.

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. 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, Bid invitation number: 2000010399

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FL).

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.

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 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.

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

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated October 2024, the FPPS FOR ALL PURPOSE EGG MIX dated January 2022, the Supplement for Egg Products dated January 2024; and the FEDERAL PURCHASE PROGRAM SPECIFICATION (FPPS) FOR SHELL EGGS dated April 2017; or this Solicitation should be directed to the Contracting Officer; USDA, AMS, Room 3522-South; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.; Washington, D.C. 20250-0239. Telephone: (202) 720-4517. FAX: (202)720-2782.

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

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Page 3 / 9 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 . SUPPLEMENT FOR EGG PRODUCTS JANUARY 2024

2 . FPPS FOR ALL PURPOSE EGG MIX JANUARY 2022

3 . FPPS FOR SHELL EGGS APRIL 2017

4 . MASTER SOLICITATION OCTOBER 2024

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: - 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

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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 acknowledges receipt of the amendment(s) to the solicitation. Select N/A if no amendment was issued to the solicitation.

Permitted values: - Yes

- No

- N/A

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.

1C) 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.

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

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING

1A) The offeror has reviewed the List of Required Products for GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) Reporting located at the following URL:

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GS1_GDSN_ListofRequiredProducts.xlsx.

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 SHELL EGG

20 EGGS 15 DOZEN

30 EAST POINT GA

40 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 30344

1,500.000

CS

50 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 30344

1,500.000

CS

60 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/16/2025-03/31/2025 30344

1,500.000

CS

70 CHICAGO IL

80 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 60632

1,500.000

CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

90 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 60632

1,500.000

CS

100 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 60632

1,500.000

CS

110 GENEVA IL

120 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 60134

1,500.000

CS

130 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 60134

1,500.000

CS

140 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/16/2025-03/31/2025 60134

1,500.000

CS

150 ALBUQUERQUE NM

160 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 87109

1,500.000

CS

170 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 87109

1,500.000

CS

180 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 87109

1,500.000

CS

190 ELMSFORD NY

200 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 10523

1,500.000

CS

210 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 10523

1,500.000

CS

220 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 10523

1,500.000

CS

230 PORTLAND OR

240 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 97211

1,500.000

CS

250 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/16/2025-03/31/2025 97211

1,500.000

CS

260 PROVIDENCE RI

270 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 02907

1,500.000

CS

280 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/16/2025-03/31/2025 02907

1,500.000

CS

290 AUSTIN TX

300 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 78744

1,500.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

310 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/16/2025-03/31/2025 78744

1,500.000

CS

320 SEATTLE WA

330 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 98108

1,500.000

CS

340 LOT: 16413700 TACOMA WA / TUMWATER WA /

350 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 98499

857.000

CS

360 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 98512

643.000

CS

370 LOT: 104774070 BROOKLYN PARK MN / EAS...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 104774070 BROOKLYN PARK MN / EAST GRAND

FORKS MN / NEW HOPE MN /

380 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 55428

866.000

CS

390 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 56721

300.000

CS

400 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 55428

334.000

CS

410 LOT: 110921055 BROOKLYN PARK MN / NEW...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 110921055 BROOKLYN PARK MN / NEW HOPE MN /

ROCHESTER MN /

420 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 55428

739.000

CS

430 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 55428

334.000

CS

440 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 55904

427.000

CS

450 LOT: 174696776 BROOKLYN PARK MN / EAS...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 174696776 BROOKLYN PARK MN / EAST GRAND

FORKS MN / NEW HOPE MN /

460 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 55428

866.000

CS

470 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 56721

300.000

CS

480 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 55428

334.000

490 LOT: 204630231 BROOKLYN PARK MN / NEW...

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 204630231 BROOKLYN PARK MN / NEW HOPE MN /

ROCHESTER MN /

500 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 55428

738.000

CS

510 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 55428

334.000

CS

520 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 55904

428.000

CS

530 LOT: 206898396 SEATTLE WA / YAKIMA WA /

540 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 98108

777.000

CS

550 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 98902

723.000

CS

560 LOT: 219093639 LAFAYETTE LA / NEW ORL...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 219093639 LAFAYETTE LA / NEW ORLEANS LA /

570 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 70505

500.000

CS

580 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 70123

1,000.000

CS

590 LOT: 245210677 MYRTLE BEACH SC / NO C...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 245210677 MYRTLE BEACH SC / NO CHARLESTON

SC /

600 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 29577

500.000

CS

610 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 29405

1,000.000

CS

620 LOT: 409243993 ARLINGTON WA / SEATTLE...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 409243993 ARLINGTON WA / SEATTLE WA /

VANCOUVER WA /

630 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 98223

564.000

CS

640 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 98108

522.000

CS

650 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 98661

414.000

CS

660 LOT: 451877266 BROOKLYN PARK MN / NEW...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 451877266 BROOKLYN PARK MN / NEW HOPE MN /

670 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 55428 CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

1,166.000

680 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 55428

334.000

CS

690 LOT: 627515473 BOSTON MA / SHREWSBURY...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 627515473 BOSTON MA / SHREWSBURY MA /

700 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 02118

1,125.000

CS

710 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 01545

375.000

CS

720 LOT: 693172331 MILTON FL / TALLAHASSE...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 693172331 MILTON FL / TALLAHASSEE FL /

730 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 32583

686.000

CS

740 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 32310

814.000

CS

750 LOT: 757287918 MOSES LAKE WA / SPOKAN...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 757287918 MOSES LAKE WA / SPOKANE WA /

YAKIMA WA /

760 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 98837

500.000

CS

770 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 99202

600.000

CS

780 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 98902

400.000

CS

790 LOT: 780855659 BROOKLYN PARK MN / NEW...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 780855659 BROOKLYN PARK MN / NEW HOPE MN /

800 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/16/2025-03/31/2025 55428

1,166.000

CS

810 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 03/16/2025-03/31/2025 55428

334.000

CS

Total Quantity for EGGS 15 DOZEN 54,000.000

CS

820 EGG PRODUCTS

830 EGG MIX DRIED PKG-48/6 OZ

840 NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR

850 100044 EGG MIX DRIED PKG-48/6 OZ 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 72114

36,000.000

LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

860 100044 EGG MIX DRIED PKG-48/6 OZ 03/16/2025-03/31/2025 72114

36,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for EGG MIX DRIED PKG-48/6 OZ 72,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 126,000.000

LB