12-3J14-24-B-0098.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0098 Bid invitation number: 2000009730 Purchasing Group: AMS Dairy

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

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 11/27/2023 13:00:00 Offer Due Date : 12/11/2023 13:00:00

Opening date: 12/11/2023 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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CHEDDAR, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0098 WBSCM NO: 2000009730

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell CHEDDAR pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due by 1pm CT on December 11th, 2023. Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on December 18th, 2023. Deliveries are to be made between FEBRUARY 1ST, 2024 THROUGH MARCH 31TH, 2024.

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.

This solicitation is unrestricted. Products offered in response to this solicitation must be manufactured in a plant approved by USDA Dairy Programs.

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 dated November 2023, the Commodity Requirements 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.

"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, Bid invitation number: 2000009730

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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 . FINALDNAC6NaturalAmericanCheeseSpec2019_09 CRD

3 . MSCP 11

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. Telecommunications

10a. Telecommunications Equipment

11. 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, NATURAL AMER

20 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB

Bid invitation number: 2000009730

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

30 WOODLAND CA

40 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 95776

33,600.000

LB

50 EAST POINT GA

60 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 02/16/2024-02/29/2024 30344

33,600.000

LB

70 CHICAGO IL

80 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 60632

33,600.000

LB

90 LOT: 232638405 LITTLE ROCK AR / VAN B...

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100 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 72209

12,000.000

LB

110 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 72956

21,600.000

LB

120 LOT: 739239175 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TUL...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 739239175 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TULSA OK /

130 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 73179

20,160.000

LB

140 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 74106

13,440.000

LB

Total Quantity for CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 168,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 168,000.000

LB