12-3J14-24-B-0226.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0226 Bid invitation number: 2000009875 Purchasing Group: AMS-Domestic

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

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Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 02/02/2024 13:00:00 Offer Due Date : 02/16/2024 13:00:00

Opening date: 02/16/2024 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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WILD RICE, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0226, WBSCM NO: 2000009875

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to WILD RICE, Traditionally-harvested (WRTH) for USDA/Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations. AMS is seeking a total quantity of 75,000 pounds. WRTH procured under this Solicitation will be delivered to NW PARIS BROTHERS-MO 2200.

The WRTH supplied under this Solicitation must be mechanically parched using only wood. The WRTH shall be in 25/1-pound packages. The Wild Rice shall be from Harvest year 2023. Bids are due by 1pm CT on February 16, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on February 23, 2024. Delivery period is for April 01, 2024 through April 15, 2024.

This acquisition is Unrestricted.

NOTICE OF INDIAN INCENTIVE PROGRAM

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 26.102 Policy (Policy) the Indian Incentive Program will apply. The Policy states: "Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in performing contracts awarded by Federal agencies. In fulfilling this requirement, the Indian Incentive Program allows an incentive payment equal to 5 percent of the amount paid to a subcontractor in performing the contract, if the contract so authorizes and the subcontractor is an Indian organization or Indian owned economic enterprise."

NAICS Codes/Size Standards:

See Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements-Domestic Programs(MSCP-D) at https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/MSCP.pdf

Commodity Requirements:

In accordance with WILD Rice Commercial Item Description A-A-20378 and the Wild Rice Commodity Requirements Document (WR2) the Wild Rice procured under this Solicitation shall be:

Type I or II: Wild rice (Zizania palustris L. or Zizania aquatica) Growing condition 1: Lake and/or river grown Harvesting a: Hand harvested Processing 2): Mechanically parched

Note: WILD Rice that is mechanically parched shall be parched using only wood.

The Wild Rice Commercial Item Description is available at:

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/CID%20Wild%20Rice.pdf

The Wild Rice Commodity Requirements Document is available at:

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/WildRiceCommodityRequirementsDocument%28WR2% 29%20effective%2007-28-2016.pdf

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STORAGE:

Wild Rice shall be stored in a freezer at temperatures not exceeding 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Wild Rice stored at an ambient temperature will not be warrantied.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

In accordance with Wild Rice Commercial Item Description A-A-20378 (CID) and the Wild Rice Commodity Requirements Document (WR2) the quality of the Wild Rice shall be assured by testing and a Certificate of Conformance. In the Analytical Requirements of the CID replace Section 7 with: Testing of the Wild Rice shall be completed in accordance with customary commercial practices. In the Quality Assurance of the CID Section 10 the following applies: Manufacturer#s/distributor#s certification: The manufacturer/distributor must certify via a Certificate of Conformance or other adequate documentation (in accordance with customary commercial practices) that the Wild Rice distributed meets or exceeds the requirements of this CID. Contractors shall notify the Government immediately of lots that fail to meet contract requirements.

WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS:

The permissible variation shall be limited to 0.5% decrease. This decrease shall apply to the WBSCM Purchase Order item quantity (i.e. net weight). 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. 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 07, 2023, the Commodity Requirements Document for Wild Rice dated July 2016, 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

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Page 3 / 5 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)."

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Certification Questions :

Please answer all Bid Certification Questions. Please utilize the attached Bid Certification Questions document when answering.

See attached documents:

1 . Master Solicitation

2 . Bid Certification Questions

3 . Wild Rice CRD

4 . Wild Rice CID

Attributes :

1. System for Award Management (SAM).

2. System for Award Management (SAM) - changes to this Solicitation.

3. Amendment to Solicitation.

4. All USDA contracts with the Offeror that have a Not-Later-Than date prior to the solicitation opening:

Permitted values: - HAVE BEEN DELIVERED

- HAVE NOT BEEN DELIVERED

- NO PREVIOUS CONTRACTS

5. Brand name and pack size

6. Supplier Agreements:

Permitted values: - YES

- NO

- N/A

6a. Supplier Agreement-Capability Requirements

Permitted values: - YES

- NO

- NOT APPLICABLE

7. Commodity Specifications

8. Offeror Contact information

8a. Emergency Point of Contact

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 RICE, WILD

20 RICE WILD PKG-25/1 LB

30 KANSAS CITY MO

40 110830 RICE WILD PKG-25/1 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 64161

75,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for RICE WILD PKG-25/1 LB 75,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 75,000.000

LB