12-3J14-25-B-0005.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-25-B-0005 Bid invitation number: 2000010375 Purchasing Group: AMS Poultry

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: 10/18/2024 07:00:00 Offer Due Date : 11/01/2024 13:00:00

Opening date: 11/01/2024 13:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

Tendering text - Header :

CHICKEN FILLETS and CHICKEN STRIPS, SOLICITATION NO: 2000010375 (12-3J14-25-B-0005)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Chicken Fillets and Chicken Strips pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due by 1:00pm CT November 1, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 11:59 pm CT on November 15, 2024. Deliveries are to be made between January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025.

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Reedema Rock (Reedema.Rock@usda.gov). The Contracting Officer is Adele Jackson-Croal (Adele.l.croal@usda.gov). Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be addressed to the specialists first.

110462 - CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB

110921 - CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB

Tendering Text for Chicken Fillets:

541 # Unacceptable Meat # Mechanically separated (comminuted), finely ground, flaked, finely chopped chicken meat shall not be used.

* * For a new -to-USDA contractor and existing contractors bidding on new products, a probationary period will 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 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.* *

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. Offshore destination ports: Guam (O-LA; Los Angeles, CA), Hawaii (O-LA; Los Angeles, CA), Puerto Rico (O-JACK; Jacksonville, FL) and Virgin Island (O-PEVE; Port Everglades, FL).

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.

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The Government reserves the right to reject, in total or in part, manufacturers lots, sub-lots, production dates or the like when non-conforming product is identified.

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, must 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.

Offerors are cautioned to bid only quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and deliver. 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.

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated February 2024; Federal Purchase Program Specification (FPPS) for Chicken Strips dated June 2023; FPPS for Grilled Chicken Breast, Chopped and Formed, Fillet-Style, Fully Cooked, Frozen dated November 2023; Supplement for Chicken Products dated August 2022; or 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 . MASTER SOLICITATION FEBRUARY 2024

2 . FPPS FOR CHICKEN STRIPS JUNE 2023

3 . FPPS CHICKEN BREAST-FILLETS NOVEMBER 2023

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4 . SUPPLEMENT FOR CHICKEN PRODUCT AUGUST 2022

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 A FOOD DEFENSE PLAN EXISTS FOR ALL PLANTS AND SHIPPING

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POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING

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

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 CHICKEN, COOKED

20 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB

30 BIRMINGHAM AL

40 110921 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 35210

39,000.000

LB

50 CLANTON AL

60 110921 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 35045

78,000.000

LB

70 VAN BUREN AR

80 110921 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 72956

39,000.000

LB

90 PHOENIX AZ

100 110921 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 85009

39,000.000

LB

110 TAUNTON MA

120 110921 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 02780

39,000.000

LB

130 PIEDMONT SC

140 110921 CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 29673

39,000.000

LB

Total Quantity for CHICKEN FILLETS UNBRD FRZ CTN-30 LB 273,000.000

LB

150 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB

160 SACRAMENTO CA

170 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 95814

39,000.000

LB

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

180 SOUTH WINDSOR CT

190 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 06074

39,000.000

LB

200 LOUISVILLE KY

210 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 40208

39,000.000

LB

220 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 40209

39,000.000

LB

230 TAUNTON MA

240 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 02780

39,000.000

LB

250 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 02780

78,000.000

LB

260 AUGUSTA ME

270 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 04330

39,000.000

LB

280 MINNEAPOLIS MN

290 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 55411

39,000.000

LB

300 CREEDMOOR NC

310 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 27522

39,000.000

LB

320 CONCORD NH

330 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 03301

39,000.000

LB

340 NEWARK NJ

350 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 07114

78,000.000

LB

360 VINELAND NJ

370 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 08360

39,000.000

LB

380 CLACKAMAS OR

390 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 97015

39,000.000

LB

400 HUNTINGDON PA

410 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 16652

39,000.000

420 OFFSHORE: BAYAMON PR

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

430 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 00956

39,000.000

LB

440 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 00956

39,000.000

LB

450 OFFSHORE: PONCE PR

460 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 00731

39,000.000

LB

470 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 03/01/2025-03/15/2025 00731

39,000.000

LB

480 ALGONA WA

490 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 98001

39,000.000

LB

500 BALDWIN WI

510 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 54002

78,000.000

LB

520 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 54002

78,000.000

LB

530 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/16/2025-02/28/2025 54002

39,000.000

LB

540 LOT: 14801 AUBURNDALE FL / LARGO FL /

550 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 33823

24,450.000

LB

560 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 33773

14,550.000

LB

570 LOT: 16385 AUBURNDALE FL / LARGO FL /

580 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 33823

21,000.000

LB

590 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 33773

18,000.000

LB

600 LOT: 4443775 SACRAMENTO CA / CLACKAMA...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 4443775 SACRAMENTO CA / CLACKAMAS OR /

610 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 95814

9,750.000

LB

620 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 97015

29,250.000

LB

630 LOT: 62302071 ONTARIO CA / POMONA CA /

640 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 91761

9,750.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

650 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 91767

29,250.000

LB

660 LOT: 321445689 FRESNO CA / SACRAMENTO...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 321445689 FRESNO CA / SACRAMENTO CA /

670 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 93722

19,500.000

LB

680 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/16/2025-01/31/2025 95814

19,500.000

LB

690 LOT: 427689043 HOUSTON TX / SAN ANTON...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 427689043 HOUSTON TX / SAN ANTONIO TX /

700 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 77095

29,250.000

LB

710 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 78227

9,750.000

LB

720 LOT: 452676241 SOUTH WINDSOR CT / TAU...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 452676241 SOUTH WINDSOR CT / TAUNTON MA /

730 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 06074

10,800.000

LB

740 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 02780

28,200.000

LB

750 LOT: 746398550 BATAVIA NY / KIRKWOOD ...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 746398550 BATAVIA NY / KIRKWOOD NY /

WATERTOWN NY /

760 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 14020

16,500.000

LB

770 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 13795

60.000

LB

780 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 13795

12,690.000

LB

790 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 13601

90.000

LB

800 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 13601

9,660.000

LB

810 LOT: 874195738 AUGUSTA ME / ESSEX VT /

820 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 04330

16,800.000

LB

830 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 01/01/2025-01/15/2025 05452

22,200.000

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

840 LOT: 931096341 BRENTWOOD NY / HALFMOO...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 931096341 BRENTWOOD NY / HALFMOON NY /

850 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 11717

900.000

LB

860 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 11717

22,350.000

LB

870 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 12065

90.000

LB

880 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 12065

15,660.000

LB

890 LOT: 970404515 EATONTOWN NJ / WATERTO...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 970404515 EATONTOWN NJ / WATERTOWN NY /

900 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 07724

22,500.000

LB

910 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 13601

16,080.000

LB

920 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 13601

420.000

LB

930 LOT: 3448442315 HUNTINGDON PA / PHILA...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 3448442315 HUNTINGDON PA / PHILADELPHIA PA /

940 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 16652

29,250.000

LB

950 110462 CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 02/01/2025-02/15/2025 19129

9,750.000

LB

Total Quantity for CHICKEN STRIPS FRZ CTN-30 LB 1,482,000.00

LB

Total Quantity for Invitation 1,755,000.00