12-3J14-25-B-0074.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-25-B-0074 Bid invitation number: 2000010459 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

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 11/06/2024 14:00:00 Offer Due Date : 11/13/2024 13:00:00

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

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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POLLOCK PRODUCTS, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0074 WBSCM NO: 2000010459

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell pollock products pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids due November 13, 2024.

Acceptances will be announced by 11:59pm, November 20, 2024.

Deliveries are to be made between January 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025.

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Chyra Lewis (chyra.lewis@ams.usda.gov) and the Contracting Officer is Carrie Meyers (Carrie.Meyers@USDA.gov). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be addressed to the specialist first.

* * For a new -to-USDA contractor and existing contractors 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 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 Island (O-PEVE; Port Everglades, 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 are cautioned to bid only quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and deliver.

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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 AMS Master Solicitation dated October 2024; Supplement 509 Alaska Pollock Products dated April 2024; 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 where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from many 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 Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.20250-9410, or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 677-8642 (Relay voice users).

See attached documents:

1 . AMS Master Solicitation CP - October 2024

2 . Supplement 509 Alaska Pollock April 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.

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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 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

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.

Offeror certifies that complete and accurate product information will be submitted to GS1 GDSN no later 20 days after contract award, 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.

Bid invitation Item details

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 FISH, FROZEN

20 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ CTN-40 LB

30 CEDAR FALLS IA

40 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ

CTN-40 LB

01/01/2025-01/15/2025 50613

38,000.000

LB

50 GRANITE CITY IL

60 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ

CTN-40 LB

01/01/2025-01/15/2025 62040

38,000.000

LB

70 TAUNTON MA

80 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ

CTN-40 LB

01/16/2025-01/31/2025 02780

38,000.000

LB

90 CREEDMOOR NC

100 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ

CTN-40 LB

01/01/2025-01/15/2025 27522

38,000.000

LB

110 OMAHA NE

120 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ

CTN-40 LB

01/01/2025-01/15/2025 68112

38,000.000

LB

130 CLACKAMAS OR

140 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ

CTN-40 LB

01/16/2025-01/31/2025 97015

38,000.000

LB

150 LOT: 69487520 HOUSTON TX / LUBBOCK TX /

160 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ

CTN-40 LB

01/01/2025-01/15/2025 77095

28,480.000

LB

170 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ

CTN-40 LB

01/01/2025-01/15/2025 79404

9,520.000

LB

180 LOT: 660848018 DALLAS TX / SAN ANTONI...

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190 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ

CTN-40 LB

02/01/2025-02/15/2025 75215

18,000.000

LB

200 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ

CTN-40 LB

02/01/2025-02/15/2025 78227

20,000.000

LB

210 LOT: 4449445044 AURORA CO / FALCON CO...

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LAKEWOOD CO /

220 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ

CTN-40 LB

02/01/2025-02/15/2025 80011

9,520.000

LB

230 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 80831 LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

CTN-40 LB

9,520.000

240 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ

CTN-40 LB

02/01/2025-02/15/2025 80235

18,960.000

LB

250 LOT: 6847024436 HUNTINGDON PA / PHILA...

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260 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ

CTN-40 LB

01/16/2025-01/31/2025 16652

28,480.000

LB

270 110851 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ

CTN-40 LB

01/16/2025-01/31/2025 19129

9,520.000

LB

Total Quantity for FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS BRD FRZ CTN-40

LB 380,000.000

LB

280 FISH AK PLCK FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB

290 OAKLAND CA

300 110345 FISH AK PLCK FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB 04/01/2025-04/15/2025 94621

38,000.000

LB

310 SAN JOSE CA

320 110345 FISH AK PLCK FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 95125

38,000.000

LB

330 WOODLAND CA

340 110345 FISH AK PLCK FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 95776

38,000.000

LB

350 LOT: 806342660 WASHINGTON DC

360 110345 FISH AK PLCK FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 20017

17,080.000

LB

370 110345 FISH AK PLCK FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 20017

20,920.000

LB

Total Quantity for FISH AK PLCK FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB 152,000.000

LB

380 FISH AK PLCK FRZ BULK CTN-49.5 LB

390 PORTSMOUTH NH

400 110601 FISH AK PLCK FRZ BULK CTN-49.5 LB 04/01/2025-04/15/2025 03801

79,200.000

LB

410 ANACORTES WA

420 110601 FISH AK PLCK FRZ BULK CTN-49.5 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 98221

39,600.000

430 LOT: 380603109 PEABODY MA / NEWPORT N...

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 380603109 PEABODY MA / NEWPORT NEWS VA /

440 110601 FISH AK PLCK FRZ BULK CTN-49.5 LB 04/01/2025-04/15/2025 01960

24,770.000

LB

450 110601 FISH AK PLCK FRZ BULK CTN-49.5 LB 04/01/2025-04/15/2025 23603

14,830.000

LB

460 LOT: 980826182 ANACORTES WA

470 110601 FISH AK PLCK FRZ BULK CTN-49.5 LB 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 98221

3,400.000

LB

480 110601 FISH AK PLCK FRZ BULK CTN-49.5 LB 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 98221

16,400.000

LB

490 110601 FISH AK PLCK FRZ BULK CTN-49.5 LB 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 98221

19,800.000

LB

Total Quantity for FISH AK PLCK FRZ BULK CTN-49.5 LB 198,000.000

LB

500 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB

510 SAN DIEGO CA

520 110850 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2

LB

04/01/2025-04/15/2025 92121

38,000.000

LB

530 SAN JOSE CA

540 110850 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2

LB

02/01/2025-02/15/2025 95125

38,000.000

LB

550 WOODLAND CA

560 110850 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2

LB

01/01/2025-01/15/2025 95776

38,000.000

LB

570 110850 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2

LB

03/16/2025-03/31/2025 95776

38,000.000

LB

580 BALTIMORE MD

590 110850 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2

LB

03/01/2025-03/15/2025 21227

38,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB 190,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 920,000.000