12-3J14-23-B-0497.pdf
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This document is a solicitation for bulk apples for further processing to be used in domestic food assistance programs. The solicitation was issued by the United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service seeking offers of approximately 40.5 million pounds of apples from various suppliers in Michigan and Wisconsin for delivery between October 2023 and June 2024. Offerors must submit bids electronically through the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System by July 21, 2023 at 1:00 PM Central Time. The solicitation identifies ten line items for apples to be delivered to five locations for further processing. Suppliers will be required to provide additional documentation including a supplier agreement letter for any subcontractors.
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Information Description: 12-3J14-23-B-0497 Bid invitation number: 2000009457 Purchasing Group: AMS-Fruit and Veg
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
SOLICITATION
Master/Shortfall Invitation
Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 07/06/2023 16:37:00 Offer Due Date : 07/21/2023 13:00:00
Opening date: 07/21/2023 13:00:00
Invitation Type : Master
Additional requested information:
Tendering text - Header :
Solicitation 2000009457 Bulk Apples for Further Processing
REVIEW ALL ATTACHMENTS TO THIS SOLICITATION UNDER THE NOTES AND ATTACHMENTS TAB.
All prime vendors are reminded that they are prohibited from subcontracting with companies or individuals that have been suspended or debarred.
Offerors are cautioned to bid only quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and deliver.
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.
The USDA prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800)877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users).
See attached documents:
1 . Solicitation 2000009457- Bulk Apples for Further Processing Tend
2 . Master Solicitation April 5, 2023
3 . Commodity Specification for Bulk Apples # June 2022
4 . USDA GAP AND GHP
Bid invitation number: 2000009457
SOLICITATION
Master/Shortfall Invitation
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5 . Templates for Supplier Agreement Letter
6 . Part B _ 2000009457
Attributes :
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
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 attached the required Supplier Agreement Letter for every supplier they intend to subcontract
Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Quantity
10 FRUIT, FRESH
20 110149 APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING #
BULK 29,970,819.0
LB
Bid invitation number: 2000009457
SOLICITATION
Master/Shortfall Invitation
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Item Material Description Quantity
Tendering text - Item : Shelby, Mi - PETERSON FARMS: October 2023 - March 2024 Delivery Period
30 110149 APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING #
BULK 2,550,913.00
LB
Tendering text - Item : Shelby, Mi - PETERSON FARMS: April 2024 - June 2024 Delivery Period
40 110149 APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING #
BULK 5,495,772.00
LB
Tendering text - Item : Hartford, Mi - NATIONAL FOOD GROUP: October 2023 - March 2024 Delivery Period
50 110149 APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING #
BULK 589,040.000
LB
Tendering text - Item : Hartford, Mi - NATIONAL FOOD GROUP: April 2024 - June 2024 Delivery Period
60 110149 APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING #
BULK 436,430.000
LB
Tendering text - Item : Ludington, Mi - CHERRY CENTRAL COOPERATIVE: October 2023 - March 2024 Delivery Period
70 110149 APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING #
BULK 30,000.000
LB
Tendering text - Item : Ludington, Mi - CHERRY CENTRAL COOPERATIVE: April 2023 - June 2024 Delivery Period
80 110149 APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING #
BULK 1,267,200.00
LB
Tendering text - Item : Richland Center, Wi - Sunset Orchard: October 2023 - March 2024 Delivery Period
90 110149 APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING #
BULK 181,526.000
LB
Tendering text - Item : Richland Center, Wi - Sunset Orchard: April 2024 - June 2024 Delivery Period
Total Quantity for APPLES FOR FURTHER PROCESSING # BULK 40,521,700.0
LB
Total Quantity for Invitation LB
Bid invitation number: 2000009457
SOLICITATION
Master/Shortfall Invitation
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Item Material Description Quantity
40,521,700.0
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