12-3J14-25-B-0041.pdf
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This document is a solicitation for the procurement of cheddar cheese for use in domestic food assistance programs issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Commodity Procurement Program.
The solicitation, numbered 12-3J14-25-B-0041, is for the delivery of various forms of cheddar cheese, including chunks and shredded, to multiple destinations across the United States between January 1, 2025 and March 31, 2025. Offers are due by 1:00 pm CT on November 12, 2024, and acceptances will be announced by 5:00 pm CT on November 22, 2024. The contract type is firm-fixed-price, and the solicitation may include small business set-asides. All offers must be submitted electronically through the USDA's Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system, and vendors must meet AMS qualification requirements to participate. The solicitation is unrestricted, and the estimated total quantity for the invitation is 138,600 pounds of cheddar cheese.
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Information Description: 12-3J14-25-B-0041 Bid invitation number: 2000010418 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: 10/29/2024 13:00:00 Offer Due Date : 11/12/2024 13:00:00
Opening date: 11/12/2024 13:00:00
Invitation Type : Definite Delivery
Additional requested information:
Tendering text - Header :
CHEDDAR, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-25-B-0041 WBSCM NO: 2000010418
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 1pm CT on November 12th, 2024.
Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on November 22nd, 2024. Deliveries are to be made between January 1ST, 2025 THROUGH March 31st, 2025.
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 solicitation is unrestricted. Firm Fixed Price. NO EPA. Products offered in response to this solicitation must be manufactured in a plant 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.
Bid invitation number: 2000010418
SOLICITATION
Domestic Commodity Invitation
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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.
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, 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: 2000010418
SOLICITATION
Domestic Commodity Invitation
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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 . FINALDNAC6NaturalAmericanCheeseSpec2019_09 CRD
3 . MSCP 10
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 CHUNKS-PKG 12/1 LB
30 LOT: 127031305 BOSTON MA / CHICOPEE MA /
40 110841 CHEESE CHED YEL CHUNKS-PKG 12/1 LB 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 02118 LB
Bid invitation number: 2000010418
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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity
28,344.000
50 110841 CHEESE CHED YEL CHUNKS-PKG 12/1 LB 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 01020
9,456.000
LB
Total Quantity for CHEESE CHED YEL CHUNKS-PKG 12/1 LB 37,800.000
LB
60 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB
70 CHICAGO IL
80 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 60632
33,600.000
LB
90 GREENVILLE SC
100 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 29611
33,600.000
LB
110 LOT: 191016660 LITTLE ROCK AR / VAN B...
Tendering text - Item : LOT: 191016660 LITTLE ROCK AR / VAN BUREN AR /
120 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 72209
12,000.000
LB
130 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 72956
21,600.000
LB
Total Quantity for CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 100,800.000
LB
Total Quantity for Invitation 138,600.000
LB
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