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Information Description: 12-3J14-25-B-0259 Bid invitation number: 2000010689 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: 03/11/2025 11:00:00 Offer Due Date : 03/21/2025 13:00:00

Opening date: 03/21/2025 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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WHOLE EGGS AND EGG PATTIES, SOLICITATION 2000010689: WBSCM NO:12-3J14-25-B-0259

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell WHOLE EGGS and EGG PATTIES pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due on March 21, 2025. Acceptances will be announced by 5:00 pm CT on April 4, 2025. Deliveries are to be made between May 1, 2025 through June 15, 2025.

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Reedema Rock, Reedema.Rock@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer is Adele L. 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 100% Total Small Business Set Aside for material 100046, EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB, and 100047, EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK. See FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside. NAICS Code 311999.

This solicitation also has a 10% Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside for materials 100046, EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB and 100047, EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK.

* * 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.* *

***Section 471 of the Whole Egg Specification amended as follows:

471 The pasteurized liquid whole eggs with color stabilizer (2 or 5 pounds) shall be packaged and placed in the freezer within 8 hours from the start of pasteurizing and frozen within 60 hours after pasteurization.

471.1 For Contractors with a freezing process that may require additional time, such as shipping to cold storage for freezing, an extension may be requested up to 96 hours. Requests shall be submitted

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471.1.1 Data demonstrating that the microbiological limits set forth in the FPPS during the longer freezing period are maintained after the product is thawed, opened, and stored in refrigeration up to the use by time stated on the label or,

471.1.2 An approved FSIS waiver for SSD review and approval.

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, 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.

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated February 2025, and the Federal Purchase Program Specification (FPPS) for Whole Eggs dated January 2022, the FPPS for FULLY-COOKED, SCRAMBLED, ROUND EGG PATTY dated January 2024, and the SUPPLEMENT FOR EGG PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED FOR FEDERAL FOOD AND NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS dated January 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:

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(202)720-2782.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's

TARGET

Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at

(800) 877-8339.

Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S.

Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.

20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

See attached documents:

1 . SUPPLEMENT FOR EGG PRODUCTS JAN 2024

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2 . FPPS WHOLE EGGS JAN 2022

3 . FPPS EGG PATTY JAN 2024

4 . MASTER SOLICITATION FEB 2025

Attributes :

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

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING

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?

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.

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.

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

FOR 8(A) VENDORS ONLY: Please specify the material(s) and material number(s) that you are interested in participating on this solicitation.

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

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

Permitted values: - YES (Comment: Yes)

- NO (Comment: No)

- N/A (Comment: N/A)

The offeror certifies that complete and accurate product information will be submitted to GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) no later than 20 days after contract award, if the contract includes item(s) from the List of Required Products for GS

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).

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 EGG PRODUCTS

20 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ-CTN-25 LB

30 LOT: 36259579 NEWARK NJ / VINELAND NJ /

40 111751 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ-CTN-25 LB 05/01/2025-05/15/2025 07114

18,375.000

LB

50 111751 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ-CTN-25 LB 05/01/2025-05/15/2025 08360

18,375.000

LB

Total Quantity for EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ-CTN-25 LB 36,750.000

LB

60 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB

70 AZUSA CA

80 100046 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB 05/01/2025-05/15/2025 91702

40,020.000

LB

Total Quantity for EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB 40,020.000

LB

90 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK

100 MONTICELLO MN

110 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 05/01/2025-05/15/2025 55362

240,000.000

LB

120 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 55362

144,000.000

LB

130 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 06/01/2025-06/15/2025 55362

48,000.000

LB

140 WAKEFIELD NE

150 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 05/01/2025-05/15/2025 68784 LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

432,000.000

160 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 68784

96,000.000

LB

170 LOT: 256326706 MONTICELLO MN

180 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 05/01/2025-05/15/2025 55362

16,686.000

LB

190 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 05/01/2025-05/15/2025 55362

31,314.000

LB

200 LOT: 775782569 WAKEFIELD NE

210 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 05/01/2025-05/15/2025 68784

10,175.000

LB

220 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 05/01/2025-05/15/2025 68784

37,825.000

LB

Total Quantity for EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 1,056,000.00

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 1,132,770.00

LB