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Attached to: Mozzarella String Cheese for use in Domestic Food Assistance Programs. Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: 12-3J14-25-B-0407
Issued by: Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service

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This document is a USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Solicitation for Mozzarella String Cheese, Bid Invitation Number 2000010872, seeking bids for domestic food distribution programs. The solicitation invites offers to sell Mozzarella String Cheese with delivery quantities totaling 914,512.5 pounds, to be delivered between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 to multiple destinations across the United States, including cities in Alabama, Arizona, California, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and West Virginia.

The solicitation has several key requirements: bids are due by 1:00 PM Central Time on July 16, 2025, with acceptances to be announced by 5:00 PM Central Time on July 23, 2025. The acquisition includes up to a 35% Small Business Set-aside and Hub Zone preference. Offers must be submitted electronically via the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM), and all products must be manufactured and processed in a USDA/Dairy Programs approved plant. Vendors are cautioned to bid only quantities they can reasonably produce and deliver, and all prime vendors are prohibited from subcontracting with suspended or debarred companies.

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Information Description: 12-3J14-25-B-0407 Bid invitation number: 2000010872 Purchasing Group: AMS Dairy

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Commodity Procurement Program

1400 Independence Avenue, SW, S-0239

Washington, DC 20250-0239

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 07/02/2025 13:00:00 Offer Due Date : 07/16/2025 13:00:00

Opening date: 07/16/2025 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

MOZZARELLA STRING CHEESE SOLICITATION 12-3J14-25-B-0407 WBSCM NO: 2000010872

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Mozzarella String Cheese pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due by 1pm CT July 16,2025 . Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on July 23, 2025. Deliveries are to be made between October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

This Acquisition has up to a 35% Small Business Set-aside and Hub Zone preference.

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.

Products delivered under contracts awarded from this solicitation must be manufactured and processed in a plant approved by USDA/Dairy Programs as appropriate to the product. Plant approvals must be listed on the Dairy Programs website or documentation of the approval must be submitted as an attachment to your bid.

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, 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.

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

Bid invitation number: 2000010872

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Page 2 / 7 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.

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

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.

Bid invitation number: 2000010872

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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 . Master Solicitation

3 . Mozzarella CRD

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, MOZZARELLA

20 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING BOX-360/1 OZ

30 BIRMINGHAM AL

40 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING 10/01/2025-10/15/2025 35210 LB

Bid invitation number: 2000010872

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

BOX-360/1 OZ

37,800.000

50 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

11/01/2025-11/15/2025 35210

37,800.000

60 CLANTON AL

70 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 35045

37,800.000

80 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

11/01/2025-11/15/2025 35045

37,800.000

90 PHOENIX AZ

100 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 85009

37,800.000

110 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/16/2025-10/31/2025 85009

37,800.000

120 GRANITE CITY IL

130 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

11/16/2025-11/30/2025 62040

37,800.000

140 WRIGHT CITY MO

150 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 63390

18,900.000

160 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

12/01/2025-12/15/2025 63390

37,800.000

170 CREEDMOOR NC

180 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 27522

56,700.000

190 SALISBURY NC

200 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 28147

18,900.000

210 GRAND ISLAND NE

220 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/16/2025-10/31/2025 68803

37,800.000

230 MCALESTER OK

240 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

11/01/2025-11/15/2025 74501

18,900.000

250 CLACKAMAS OR

260 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

12/01/2025-12/15/2025 97015

37,800.000

270 RIPLEY WV

Bid invitation number: 2000010872

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

280 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/16/2025-10/31/2025 25271

37,800.000

290 LOT: 901410 NEWARK NJ / VINELAND NJ /

300 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

12/01/2025-12/15/2025 07114

22,680.000

310 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

12/01/2025-12/15/2025 08360

15,120.000

320 LOT: 124428674 CYNTHIANA KY / SHEPERD...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 124428674 CYNTHIANA KY / SHEPERDSVILLE KY /

330 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

12/01/2025-12/15/2025 41031

6,165.000

340 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

12/01/2025-12/15/2025 40165

20,047.500

350 LOT: 137277169 FORT WORTH TX / LUBBOC...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 137277169 FORT WORTH TX / LUBBOCK TX /

360 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 76140

6,907.500

370 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 76140

2,002.500

380 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 76140

5,242.500

390 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 76140

14,197.500

400 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 79404

9,450.000

410 LOT: 191032420 FORT WORTH TX

420 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

12/01/2025-12/15/2025 76140

4,612.500

430 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

12/01/2025-12/15/2025 76140

1,192.500

440 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

12/01/2025-12/15/2025 76140

18,090.000

450 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

12/01/2025-12/15/2025 76140

7,132.500

460 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

12/01/2025-12/15/2025 76140

6,772.500

470 LOT: 245945746 NEWARK NJ / VINELAND NJ /

480 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING 10/01/2025-10/15/2025 07114 LB

Bid invitation number: 2000010872

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

BOX-360/1 OZ

22,680.000

490 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 08360

15,120.000

500 LOT: 296285059 LITTLE ROCK AR / VAN B...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 296285059 LITTLE ROCK AR / VAN BUREN AR /

510 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

11/01/2025-11/15/2025 72202

9,450.000

520 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

11/01/2025-11/15/2025 72956

28,350.000

530 LOT: 330524304 FORT WORTH TX / SAN AN...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 330524304 FORT WORTH TX / SAN ANTONIO TX /

540 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

11/01/2025-11/15/2025 76140

7,785.000

550 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

11/01/2025-11/15/2025 76140

1,417.500

560 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

11/01/2025-11/15/2025 76140

17,775.000

570 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

11/01/2025-11/15/2025 78227

10,822.500

580 LOT: 566504390 FORT WORTH TX / SAN AN...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 566504390 FORT WORTH TX / SAN ANTONIO TX /

590 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 76140

24,592.500

600 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 78227

13,207.500

610 LOT: 831373852 FRESNO CA / POMONA CA /

620 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 93722

9,450.000

630 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

10/01/2025-10/15/2025 91767

9,450.000

640 LOT: 930695095 BRIGHTON MI / IMPERIAL...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 930695095 BRIGHTON MI / IMPERIAL PA /

650 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

11/01/2025-11/15/2025 48116

18,900.000

660 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

11/01/2025-11/15/2025 15126

18,900.000

670 LOT: 5627987656 CINCINNATI OH / CLEVE...

Bid invitation number: 2000010872

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 5627987656 CINCINNATI OH / CLEVELAND OH /

680 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

11/01/2025-11/15/2025 45241

11,340.000

690 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ

11/01/2025-11/15/2025 44135

26,460.000

Total Quantity for CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING

BOX-360/1 OZ 914,512.500

Total Quantity for Invitation 914,512.500

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