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Information Description: 12-3J14-25-B-0207 Bid invitation number: 2000010619 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: 02/07/2025 10:35:00 Offer Due Date : 02/14/2025 13:00:00

Opening date: 02/14/2025 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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PORK & HAM PRODUCTS, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-25-B-0207 WBSCM NO: 2000010619

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell PORK & HAM PRODUCTS pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due by 1:00pm CT on February 14, 2025. Acceptances will be announced by 5:00 pm CT on February 21, 2025. Deliveries are to be made between April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025.

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Chyra Lewis (chyra.lewis@usda.gov) and the Contracting Officer Adele Jackson-Croal (adele.l.croal@usda.gov). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be addressed to the specialist first.

Domestic Origin # All meat shall originate from livestock that are born, raised, and harvested in the United States, its territories or possessions (U.S.) If the establishment receives and processes livestock from outside the U.S., a segregation plan shall be put in place to preclude non-conforming product from being introduced into Federal nutrition assistance programs.

* * 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.

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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, must 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.

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated October 2024; Supplement 304 Pork Chop dated August 2017; Supplement 303 for Ham dated October 2022; 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)."

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (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.)

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form.

Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Bid invitation number: 2000010619

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Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities and you wish to file either an EEO or program complaint please contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or

(800) 845-6136 (in Spanish). Persons with disabilities who wish to file a program complaint, please see information above on how to contact us by mail directly or by email. If you require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.)please contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

See attached documents:

1 . Supplement 304 Frozen Pork Chops - August 2017

2 . AMS Master Solicitation CP - October 2024

3 . Supplement 303 Ham Products - October 2022

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

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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 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.

Offeror certifies that a food defense plan exists for all plants and shipping points prior to bid opening.

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 PORK, FROZEN

20 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB

30 NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR

40 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/16/2025-04/30/2025 72114

38,000.000

LB

50 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 72114

38,000.000

LB

60 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/16/2025-06/30/2025 72114

38,000.000

LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

70 WOODLAND CA

80 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 95776

38,000.000

LB

90 JACKSONVILLE FL

100 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/16/2025-06/30/2025 32254

38,000.000

LB

110 BALTIMORE MD

120 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2025-04/15/2025 21227

38,000.000

LB

130 KANSAS CITY MO

140 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2025-04/15/2025 64161

38,000.000

LB

150 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/01/2025-05/15/2025 64161

38,000.000

LB

160 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/01/2025-06/15/2025 64161

38,000.000

LB

170 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/16/2025-06/30/2025 64161

38,000.000

LB

180 JACKSON MS

190 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/16/2025-06/30/2025 39201

38,000.000

LB

200 FARGO ND

210 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2025-04/15/2025 58102

38,000.000

LB

220 HILLSIDE NJ

230 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/16/2025-04/30/2025 07205

38,000.000

LB

240 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 07205

38,000.000

LB

250 LAS VEGAS NV

260 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/01/2025-06/15/2025 89030

38,000.000

LB

270 BUFFALO NY

280 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 14206

38,000.000

LB

290 LATHAM NY

300 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/01/2025-05/15/2025 12110

38,000.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

310 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/01/2025-06/15/2025 12110

38,000.000

LB

320 OFFSHORE: CAGUAS PR

330 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/16/2025-06/30/2025 00725

38,000.000

LB

340 LOT: 53204117 EAU CLAIRE WI / MADISON...

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350 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/16/2025-06/30/2025 54703

19,400.000

LB

360 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/16/2025-06/30/2025 53716

10,240.000

LB

370 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/16/2025-06/30/2025 53718

8,360.000

LB

380 LOT: 159538526 BRIDGETON MO / KANSAS ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 159538526 BRIDGETON MO / KANSAS CITY MO /

390 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/16/2025-06/30/2025 63044

21,000.000

LB

400 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/16/2025-06/30/2025 64129

17,000.000

LB

410 LOT: 167662415 HILLSIDE NJ / VINELAND...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 167662415 HILLSIDE NJ / VINELAND NJ /

420 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 07205

19,000.000

LB

430 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 08360

19,000.000

LB

440 LOT: 263794379 HILLSIDE NJ / VINELAND...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 263794379 HILLSIDE NJ / VINELAND NJ /

450 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/16/2025-04/30/2025 07205

19,000.000

LB

460 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/16/2025-04/30/2025 08360

19,000.000

LB

470 LOT: 350732171 BRIDGETON MO / COLUMBI...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 350732171 BRIDGETON MO / COLUMBIA MO /

SPRINGFIELD MO /

480 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 63044

12,920.000

LB

490 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 65202

12,000.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

500 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 65803

13,080.000

LB

510 LOT: 477897757 COLUMBIA MO / KANSAS C...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 477897757 COLUMBIA MO / KANSAS CITY MO / ST

JOSEPH MO /

520 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/16/2025-04/01/2025 65202

14,000.000

LB

530 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/16/2025-04/01/2025 64129

13,800.000

LB

540 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/16/2025-04/01/2025 64505

10,200.000

LB

550 LOT: 717025229 BATESVILLE MS / JACKSO...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 717025229 BATESVILLE MS / JACKSON MS /

560 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2025-04/15/2025 38606

19,000.000

LB

570 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2025-04/15/2025 39201

19,000.000

LB

580 LOT: 856485460 EGG HARBOR NJ / NEPTUN...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 856485460 EGG HARBOR NJ / NEPTUNE NJ /

VINELAND NJ /

590 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2025-04/15/2025 08234

9,520.000

LB

600 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2025-04/15/2025 07753

18,960.000

LB

610 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2025-04/15/2025 08360

9,520.000

LB

Total Quantity for PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 1,026,000.00

LB

620 HAM, FULLY COOKED

630 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 LB

640 OFFSHORE: BAYAMON PR

650 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5

LB

04/01/2025-04/15/2025 00956

40,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 LB 40,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 1,066,000.00

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity