12-3J14-25-B-0482.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-25-B-0482 Bid invitation number: 2000010955 Purchasing Group: AMS-Fruit and Veg

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service Commodity Procurement Program

1400 Independence Avenue, SW, S-0239

Washington, DC 20250-0239

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Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 08/15/2025 15:45:00 Offer Due Date : 08/26/2025 13:00:00

Opening date: 08/26/2025 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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CANNED FRUIT: SOLICITATION NO: 2000010955

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell CANNED FRUIT to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. Acceptances will be announced by 11:59 pm CT, September 4, 2025. Deliveries are to be made between January 1, 2026, through February 15, 2026.

The Specialist for this solicitation is Travis Hentzy (travis.henzty@usda.gov). The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Ashley Train (ashley.train@usda.gov). Please contact the specialist first, with questions regarding the requirements of this solicitation. Do not discuss your bid prices with the specialist or contracting officer before award.

Offerors are cautioned to bid only quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and deliver by the required NLT dates.

* * * SET ASIDES * * *

(100206) APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10; Small Business 75%

For this solicitation 2024 crop year and onwards will be accepted.

Canned products will be accepted for up to 18 months from date of inspection.

There is a probationary period for new-to-AMS contractors and existing contractors bidding on new products in which awards may be limited to 10 truckloads per product. Contractor must demonstrate successful delivery of at least five (5) truckloads of [new] 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.

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.

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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.

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.#

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 non responsive. 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 July 23, 2025, the Commodity Specification for Canned Fruit dated June 2023, for this Solicitation should be directed to the Contracting Officer; USDA, Commodity Procurement Program 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Room 2968-S, STOP 0239 Washington, D.C.20250-0239. Telephone: (202) 720-4517. FAX: (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

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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 . CommoditySpecificationforCannedFruitJune2023

2 . AMS Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurement Effective 7

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

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- 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 represents that IAW 52.204-25, it does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services

Offeror represents that IAW FAR 52.204-25, it will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 FRUIT, CANNED

20 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10

30 VAN BUREN AR

40 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 72956

912.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

50 FRESNO CA

60 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 93722

912.000

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70 SACRAMENTO CA

80 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 95814

912.000

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90 DENVER CO

100 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 80223

1,824.000

CS

110 EMMETT ID

120 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/16/2026-01/31/2026 83617

912.000

CS

130 CANTON MA

140 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 02021

1,824.000

CS

150 HELENA MT

160 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 59620

912.000

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170 FARGO ND

180 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 58102

912.000

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190 LUBBOCK TX

200 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 79404

1,824.000

CS

210 CLEARFIELD UT

220 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 84016

912.000

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230 LOT: 3619 FALCON CO / OGDEN UT /

240 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 80831

228.000

CS

250 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 84401

684.000

CS

260 LOT: 16796 AUBURNDALE FL / PLANT CITY...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 16796 AUBURNDALE FL / PLANT CITY FL /

270 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 33823

517.000

CS

280 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 33563

395.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

290 LOT: 10328440 CANTON GA / CLEVELAND G...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 10328440 CANTON GA / CLEVELAND GA /

LEESBURG GA /

300 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 30115

228.000

CS

310 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 30528

251.000

CS

320 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 31763

433.000

CS

330 LOT: 244727841 ALGONA WA / SPOKANE VA...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 244727841 ALGONA WA / SPOKANE VALLEY WA /

340 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 98001

684.000

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350 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 99216

228.000

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360 LOT: 395081485 FORT WORTH TX / SAN AN...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 395081485 FORT WORTH TX / SAN ANTONIO TX /

370 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 76140

583.000

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380 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 78227

329.000

CS

390 LOT: 417931045 FORT WORTH TX / LUBBOC...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 417931045 FORT WORTH TX / LUBBOCK TX /

400 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 76140

235.000

CS

410 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 76140

216.000

CS

420 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 76140

228.000

CS

430 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 79404

233.000

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440 LOT: 518229029 CARTERSVILLE GA / DOUG...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 518229029 CARTERSVILLE GA / DOUGLAS GA /

450 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 30120

515.000

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460 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 31533

397.000

470 LOT: 705495036 FORT WORTH TX / SAN AN...

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 705495036 FORT WORTH TX / SAN ANTONIO TX /

480 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 76140

562.000

CS

490 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 76140

122.000

CS

500 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 78227

228.000

CS

510 LOT: 797672265 AUGUSTA ME / NEWARK NJ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 797672265 AUGUSTA ME / NEWARK NJ / VINELAND

NJ /

520 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 04330

290.000

CS

530 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 07114

300.000

CS

540 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 08360

322.000

CS

550 LOT: 809713291 DALLAS TX / FORT WORTH...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 809713291 DALLAS TX / FORT WORTH TX /

560 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 75235

228.000

CS

570 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 76140

476.000

CS

580 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 76140

68.000

CS

590 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 76140

140.000

CS

600 LOT: 858207173 DALLAS TX / FORT WORTH...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 858207173 DALLAS TX / FORT WORTH TX /

610 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 75235

398.000

CS

620 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 76140

514.000

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630 LOT: 8536810148 HUNTINGDON PA / PHILA...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 8536810148 HUNTINGDON PA / PHILADELPHIA PA /

640 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 16652

228.000

CS

650 100206 APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 19129

684.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

Total Quantity for APPLE SLICES CAN-6/10 22,800.000

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Total Quantity for Invitation 22,800.000