12-3J14-26-B-0114.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-26-B-0114 Bid invitation number: 2000011143 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: 01/12/2026 11:53:00 Offer Due Date : 01/26/2026 13:00:00

Opening date: 01/26/2026 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

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

FROZEN JUICE: SOLICITATION NO: 2000011143

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell FROZEN JUICE (APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ) 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 11:59 pm CT, February 9, 2026. Deliveries are to be made between April 1, 2026 through May 15, 2026.

The Specialist for this solicitation is Anna Lande (anna.lande@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.

For this solicitation 2025 crop year and onwards will be accepted.

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 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 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.

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

Bid invitation number: 2000011143

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Page 2 / 6 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 November 11, 2025, the Commodity Specification for Frozen Juice dated November 2024, 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 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

Bid invitation number: 2000011143

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Page 3 / 6 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 . Commodity Specification for Frozen Fruit Juices November 2024

2 . 112025MSCP-D_11-19-25

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

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

Bid invitation number: 2000011143

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Page 4 / 6

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

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 FRUIT, JUICE

20 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ

30 CLANTON AL

40 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/16/2026-04/30/2026 35045

1,408.000

CS

50 CHICO CA

60 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 95928

1,408.000

CS

70 DELAWARE CITY DE

80 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 19706

1,408.000

CS

90 AUBURNDALE FL

100 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 33823

2,816.000

CS

110 NEWARK NJ

120 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 07114

1,408.000

CS

130 CLACKAMAS OR

140 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 97015

1,408.000

CS

150 PIEDMONT SC

160 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 29673

1,408.000

CS

170 DALLAS TX

180 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/16/2026-04/30/2026 75215

1,408.000

CS

Bid invitation number: 2000011143

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Page 5 / 6

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

190 WEST JORDAN UT

200 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 05/01/2026-05/15/2026 84088

1,408.000

CS

210 LOT: 8888 EATONTOWN NJ / BRENTWOOD NY /

220 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 07724

4.000

CS

230 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 07724

1,004.000

CS

240 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 11717

1.000

CS

250 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 11717

399.000

CS

260 LOT: 47727014 RICHMOND VA / SUFFOLK VA /

270 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 23230

3.000

CS

280 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 23230

965.000

CS

290 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 23435

440.000

CS

300 LOT: 430146602 BATAVIA NY / KIRKWOOD ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 430146602 BATAVIA NY / KIRKWOOD NY /

310 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 14020

808.000

CS

320 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 13795

600.000

CS

330 LOT: 605284279 BRENTWOOD NY / HUDSON ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 605284279 BRENTWOOD NY / HUDSON NY /

340 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 11717

341.000

CS

350 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 11717

11.000

CS

360 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 12534

1,056.000

CS

370 LOT: 622866799 JOHNSON CITY TN / CULP...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 622866799 JOHNSON CITY TN / CULPEPER VA /

380 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 37601

714.000

390 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 22701 CS

Bid invitation number: 2000011143

SOLICITATION

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Page 6 / 6

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

694.000

400 LOT: 806521767 WATERTOWN NY

410 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 13601

1,407.000

CS

420 111790 APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 04/01/2026-04/15/2026 13601

1.000

CS

Total Quantity for APPLE JUICE SINGLE FRZ CUP-96/4 OZ 22,528.000

CS

Total Quantity for Invitation 22,528.000