12-3J14-26-B-0037.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-26-B-0037 Bid invitation number: 2000011060 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

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 11/21/2025 10:00:00 Offer Due Date : 12/02/2025 13:00:00

Opening date: 12/02/2025 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

TEFAP FRESH PRODUCE, SOLICITATION NO: 2000011060 (12-3J14-26-B-0037)

This is a combined pre-solicitation notice and solicitation in accordance with RFO Part 5.101(d).

100% Small Business Set Aside for all materials.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offer to sell Mixed Fresh Produce pursuant 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 midnight, December 9, 2025.

Deliveries are to be made between January 15, 2026, through March 31, 2026.

The specialist for this solicitation is Christopher Edwards, (Christopher.Edwards3@usda.gov) The contracting officer for this solicitation is David Cottrell, (David.Cottrell@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.

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.

The Quantity Tolerance section of the specification document, "Contractor will be allowed a tolerance on the final delivery of plus or minus 50 cases of each product, from each shipping point named in the purchase order", is not applicable to this solicitation. USDA will not pay for any cases exceeding the contracted quantity.

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.

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.

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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.

#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.#

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.

Offerors are cautioned to bid only quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and deliver.

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated November 2025; Specification for Canned Vegetables dated January 2023; or this Solicitation should be directed to the Contracting Officer; USDA, AMS, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.; 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 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

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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 . MSCP-D_11-19-25

2 . How to Submit an Offer

3 . How to create a new Vendor Plant or Shipping Point

4 . TEFAP Fresh Produce Package Specification 2000011060

5 . SolicitationTenderingText_ 2000011060 1121252

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).

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

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 COMMODITIES F&V

20 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE

30 OFFSHORE: ANCHORAGE AK

40 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 99501

300.000

EA

50 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 99501

300.000

EA

60 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/01/2026-03/15/2026 99501

300.000

EA

70 OFFSHORE: FAIRBANKS AK

80 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 99701

300.000

EA

90 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 99701

300.000

EA

100 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/01/2026-03/15/2026 99701

300.000

EA

110 OFFSHORE: SOLDOTNA AK

120 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 99669

300.000

EA

130 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 99669

300.000

EA

140 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/01/2026-03/15/2026 99669

300.000

EA

150 OFFSHORE: WASILLA AK

160 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 99654

300.000

EA

170 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 99654

300.000

EA

180 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/01/2026-03/15/2026 99654

300.000

EA

190 BAKERSFIELD CA

200 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 93307

3,000.000

EA

210 HOMESTEAD FL

220 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 33033

1,000.000

EA

230 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/16/2026-01/31/2026 33033

800.000

EA

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

240 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 33033

1,000.000

EA

250 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/16/2026-02/28/2026 33033

1,000.000

EA

260 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/01/2026-03/15/2026 33033

1,000.000

EA

270 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/16/2026-03/31/2026 33033

1,000.000

EA

280 JACKSONVILLE FL

290 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 32218

500.000

EA

300 OAKLAND PARK FL

310 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 33334

450.000

EA

320 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 33334

450.000

EA

330 QUINCY FL

340 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 32351

350.000

EA

350 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/16/2026-01/31/2026 32351

300.000

EA

360 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 32351

330.000

EA

370 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/16/2026-02/28/2026 32351

300.000

EA

380 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/16/2026-03/31/2026 32351

350.000

EA

390 DALTON GA

400 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/16/2026-03/31/2026 30720

300.000

EA

410 FLINT MI

420 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/16/2026-02/28/2026 48507

300.000

EA

430 OFFSHORE: CAROLINA PR

440 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 00982

500.000

EA

450 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/01/2026-03/15/2026 00982

500.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

460 VEGA ALTA PR

470 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 00692

500.000

EA

480 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/01/2026-03/15/2026 00692

500.000

EA

490 APPLETON WI

500 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 54913

970.000

EA

510 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 54913

970.000

EA

520 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/01/2026-03/15/2026 54913

970.000

EA

530 DODGEVILLE WI

540 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 53533

200.000

EA

550 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/01/2026-03/15/2026 53533

200.000

EA

560 EAU CLAIRE WI

570 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 54703

420.000

EA

580 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 54703

420.000

EA

590 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/01/2026-03/15/2026 54703

420.000

EA

600 LA CROSSE WI

610 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 54603

205.000

EA

620 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 54603

205.000

EA

630 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/01/2026-03/15/2026 54603

205.000

EA

640 MADISON WI

650 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 53718

620.000

EA

660 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 53718

620.000

EA

670 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/01/2026-03/15/2026 53718

620.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

680 STURGEON BAY WI

690 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 54235

235.000

EA

700 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 54235

235.000

EA

710 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 03/01/2026-03/15/2026 54235

235.000

EA

720 LOT: 408764230 GREELEY CO / LOUISVILL...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 408764230 GREELEY CO / LOUISVILLE CO /

LOVELAND CO /

730 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 80631

656.000

EA

740 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 80027

448.000

EA

750 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 01/01/2026-01/15/2026 80538

496.000

EA

760 LOT: 825981089 DENVER CO / GRAND JUNC...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 825981089 DENVER CO / GRAND JUNCTION CO /

770 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 80239

1,350.000

EA

780 111427 MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 02/01/2026-02/15/2026 81505

450.000

EA

Total Quantity for MIXED FRESH PRODUCE 29,180.000

EA

Total Quantity for Invitation 29,180.000