12-3J14-24-B-0243.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0243 Bid invitation number: 2000009894 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

Domestic Commodity Invitation

Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 02/07/2024 15:00:00 Offer Due Date : 02/15/2024 15:00:00

Opening date: 02/15/2024 15:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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FROZEN FRUIT, SOLICITATION NO: 2000009894

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell FROZEN FRUIT 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, February 29, 2024. Deliveries are to be made between April 15, 2024 and June 30, 2024.

The Specialist for this solicitation is Christa Banet (christa.banet@usda.gov) and the Contracting Officer is Samantha Klagenberg (samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov). Any questions or concern regarding this solicitation should be addressed to the specialist first.

As a result of the Checkloading Phase Out Program, the requirements for check loading Frozen Fruit by USDA inspectors outlined in the attached Commodity Specifications are No Longer applicable.

Note-Checkloading may still be performed on all, or part of the deliveries at the request and expense of the contractor; how ever, it is not required for Frozen Fruit awarded under this solicitation. Also, SCI will conduct periodic verifications of the vendors commercial practices to ensure they meet the contractual requirements.

2023 is an acceptable crop year for these products.

SET ASIDE:

110470, APPLE SLICES FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB, Small Business 100%, SDVOB 10% 100258, APPLE SLICES FRZ CTN-30 LB, Small Business 100%, SDVOB 10% 100243, BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-30 LB, Small Business 100%, SDVOB 10% 110872, CHERRIES SWEET PITTED IQF BAG-12/2.5 LB, Small Business 100%, SDVOB 100%

**For a new-to-USDA contractor and existing contractors who are bidding on new products, a probationary period may be implemented in which awards are limited to 10 truckloads per product.

Contractor must demonstrate successful delivery of at least five (5) truckloads of 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. Any delivery problems directly attributable to the Government will not be held against the contractor.**

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

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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. 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 2023, the Commodity Specification for Frozen Fruit dated February 2022 for this Solicitation should be directed to the Contracting Officer; USDA, AMS, Room 3522-South; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.; Washington, D.C. 20250-0239.

Telephone: (202) 720-4517. FAX: (202)720-2782.

"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 . CommoditySpecificationforFrozenFruitFebruary2022

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2 . MSCP-D (11-07-2023)

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

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

Offeror certifies that this offer is compliant with FAR 52.204-25 and does not use covered

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Page 4 / 6 telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

Offeror certifies that this offer is compliant with FAR 52.204-25 and will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

1A) Offeror has reviewed the List of Required Products for GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) Reporting located at:

Permitted values: - NO

- YES

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GS1_GDSN_ListofRequiredProducts.xlsx.

1B) Offeror certifies that complete and accurate product information will be submitted to GS1 GDSN no later than December 31, 2021, if the awarded contract includes item(s) from the List of Required Products for GS1 GDSN Reporting.

1C) Offeror certifies that the information submitted in GS1 GDSN will be kept up-to-date (to reflect changes in product attributes, such as changes to the ingredient or allergen statement) until the end of the contract period.

Bid invitation Item details Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

10 FRUIT, FROZEN

20 BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB

30 SAN DIEGO CA

40 110623 BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 92123

1,320.000

CS

50 SAN ANTONIO TX

60 110623 BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 78217

1,320.000

CS

Total Quantity for BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB 2,640.000

CS

70 BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-30 LB

80 AUSTIN TX

90 110624 BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-30 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78704

1,320.000

CS

Total Quantity for BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-30 LB 1,320.000

CS

100 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-30 LB

110 HUNTINGDON PA

120 100243 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-30 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 16652

1,320.000

CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

Total Quantity for BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-30 LB 1,320.000

CS

130 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB

140 SACRAMENTO CA

150 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 95814

1,440.000

CS

160 LOT: 12479 TAUNTON MA

170 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 02780

720.000

CS

180 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 02780

720.000

CS

190 LOT: 495748459 BAKERSFIELD CA / POMON...

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200 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 93301

932.000

CS

210 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 91767

508.000

CS

220 LOT: 596281892 SAN ANTONIO TX

230 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78249

720.000

CS

240 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78250

720.000

CS

250 LOT: 773612233 SAN ANTONIO TX

260 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78249

720.000

CS

270 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78250

720.000

CS

280 LOT: 4536289820 BRIGHTON CO / LAKEWOO...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 4536289820 BRIGHTON CO / LAKEWOOD CO /

290 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 80603

720.000

CS

300 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 80235

720.000

CS

Total Quantity for BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 8,640.000

CS

310 CHERRIES SWEET PITTED IQF BAG-12/2.5 LB

320 SACRAMENTO CA

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

330 110872 CHERRIES SWEET PITTED IQF BAG-12/2.5

LB

06/16/2024-06/30/2024 95814

1,320.000

CS

Total Quantity for CHERRIES SWEET PITTED IQF BAG-12/2.5 LB 1,320.000

CS

340 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-20/1 LB

350 KANSAS CITY MO

360 111465 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-20/1 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 64161

6,000.000

CS

Total Quantity for BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-20/1 LB 6,000.000

CS

Total Quantity for Invitation 21,240.000

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