12-3J14-25-B-0164.pdf

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Attached to: Crackers for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: 12-3J14-25-B-0164
Issued by: Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service

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This is a domestic commodity solicitation issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) seeking bids for Crackers (both soda and saltine types) for use in domestic food distribution programs. The solicitation number is 12-3J14-25-B-0164 with WBSCM number 2000010572.

Bids are due by 1:00 PM CT on January 29, 2025, with awards to be announced by 5:00 PM CT on February 7, 2025. Deliveries are required between April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025 to multiple locations across the United States including North Little Rock AR, San Bernardino CA, Geneva IL, Kansas City MO, Houston TX, and locations in Puerto Rico. The total quantity required is 385,560 pounds of crackers in 12/16 oz box configurations. The solicitation is unrestricted but includes HUBZone price evaluation preferences. Contractors must meet USDA vendor qualification requirements and submit bids through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management (WBSCM) system. Multiple-stop deliveries are limited to three stops per line item, with different pricing allowed for each stop. The crackers must be manufactured and processed exclusively in the United States.

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Information Description: 12-3J14-25-B-0164 Bid invitation number: 2000010572 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: 01/15/2025 13:00:00 Offer Due Date : 01/29/2025 13:00:00

Opening date: 01/29/2025 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

CRACKERS, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-25-B-0164 WBSCM NO: 2000010572

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 January 29, 2025. Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on February 7, 2025 . Deliveries are to be made between April 1, 2025 - June 30, 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 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: 2000010572

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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.

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 October 24, 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: 2000010572

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: 2000010572

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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 NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR

40 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

04/16/2025-04/30/2025 72114

22,680.000

50 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

06/01/2025-06/15/2025 72114

22,680.000

60 SAN BERNARDINO CA

70 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

04/01/2025-04/15/2025 92415

22,680.000

80 GENEVA IL

90 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

04/16/2025-04/30/2025 60134

22,680.000

100 KANSAS CITY MO

110 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

04/01/2025-04/15/2025 64161

22,680.000

120 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

06/01/2025-06/15/2025 64161

22,680.000

130 OFFSHORE: CAGUAS PR

140 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

06/01/2025-06/15/2025 00725

22,680.000

150 OFFSHORE: CAROLINA PR

160 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

06/01/2025-06/15/2025 00982

22,680.000

170 OFFSHORE: VEGA BAJA PR

180 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

06/01/2025-06/15/2025 00693

22,680.000

190 HOUSTON TX

200 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

04/01/2025-04/15/2025 77029

22,680.000

210 LOT: 29518211 WICHITA KS / KANSAS CIT...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 29518211 WICHITA KS / KANSAS CITY MO /

220 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

05/16/2025-05/31/2025 67211

9,912.000

230 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

05/16/2025-05/31/2025 64129

12,768.000

240 LOT: 195093545 DENVER CO / GRAND JUNC...

Bid invitation number: 2000010572

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 195093545 DENVER CO / GRAND JUNCTION CO /

250 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

04/16/2025-04/30/2025 80239

17,016.000

260 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

04/16/2025-04/30/2025 81505

5,664.000

270 LOT: 230785118 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TUL...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 230785118 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TULSA OK /

280 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

04/01/2025-04/15/2025 73179

13,608.000

290 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

04/01/2025-04/15/2025 74106

9,072.000

300 LOT: 362476391 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TUL...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 362476391 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TULSA OK /

310 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

06/01/2025-06/15/2025 73179

13,608.000

320 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

06/01/2025-06/15/2025 74106

9,072.000

330 LOT: 531035740 CONCORDIA KS / WICHITA...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 531035740 CONCORDIA KS / WICHITA KS /

340 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

05/16/2025-05/31/2025 66901

11,232.000

350 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

05/16/2025-05/31/2025 67211

11,448.000

360 LOT: 656151309 CONCORDIA KS / KANSAS ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 656151309 CONCORDIA KS / KANSAS CITY MO /

370 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

05/16/2025-05/31/2025 66901

11,268.000

380 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

05/16/2025-05/31/2025 64129

11,412.000

390 LOT: 897881682 BOSTON MA / CHICOPEE M...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 897881682 BOSTON MA / CHICOPEE MA /

SHREWSBURY MA /

400 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

06/16/2025-06/30/2025 02118

11,340.000

410 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

06/16/2025-06/30/2025 01020

5,676.000

420 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16

06/16/2025-06/30/2025 01545

5,664.000

Bid invitation number: 2000010572

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

Total Quantity for CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16 OZ 385,560.000

Total Quantity for Invitation 385,560.000

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated Jan 21, 2025.