12-3J14-25-B-0271.pdf

Information Description: 12-3J14-25-B-0271 Bid invitation number: 2000010708 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

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Domestic Commodity Invitation

Bid invitation Overview Bid Timezone: Central Time Start Date: 03/25/2025 12:30:00 Offer Due Date : 03/31/2025 15:00:00

Opening date: 03/31/2025 15:00:00

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery

Additional requested information:

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Section 32 Frozen Fruit, Solicitation NO.: 2000010708

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offerors to sell Frozen Fruit for purchase by Section 32, 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, April 7, 2025. Deliveries are to be made between May 16, 2025, and November 15, 2025.

POINT OF CONTACT:

The specialist for this solicitation is Nick Cavazos (nicholas.cavazos@usda.gov). The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Ashley Train (ashley.train@usda.gov). Please contact the specialist first, with questions regarding the requirements of this solicitation. Do not discuss your bid prices with the specialist or contracting officer before award.

Offerors are cautioned to bid on quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and deliver by the required delivery periods.

BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB (111780) # No Set Asides All fresh fruits used for this solicitation must be sourced from the 2024 crop year or newer.

There is a probationary period for new-to-AMS contractors and existing contractors bidding on new products in which awards may be limited to 10 truckloads per product. Contractor must demonstrate successful delivery of at least five (5) truckloads of [new] 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

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 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.

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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.

#System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.#

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated March 2025, the Commodity Specification for Frozen Fruit dated February 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.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or

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To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

See attached documents:

1 . CommoditySpecificationforFrozenFruitFebruary2022

2 . MSCP_March 2025

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.

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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

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 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB

30 INDUSTRY CA

40 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 08/16/2025-08/31/2025 90601

1,320.000

CS

50 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 09/16/2025-09/30/2025 90601

1,320.000

CS

60 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 10/16/2025-10/31/2025 90601

1,320.000

CS

70 DELAWARE CITY DE

80 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 19706 CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

1,320.000

90 JACKSONVILLE FL

100 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 06/16/2025-06/30/2025 32218

1,320.000

CS

110 SAVANNAH GA

120 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 08/01/2025-08/15/2025 31405

1,320.000

CS

130 CHICAGO IL

140 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 07/16/2025-07/31/2025 60632

1,320.000

CS

150 AUBURN ME

160 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 08/01/2025-08/15/2025 04210

1,320.000

CS

170 FORT WORTH TX

180 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 07/01/2025-07/15/2025 76107

1,320.000

CS

190 PLANO TX

200 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 08/01/2025-08/15/2025 75075

1,320.000

CS

210 LOT: 9366891 ELIZABETHTOWN KY / INDEP...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 9366891 ELIZABETHTOWN KY / INDEPENDENCE KY /

LOUISVILLE KY /

220 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 09/01/2025-09/15/2025 42701

535.000

CS

230 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 09/01/2025-09/15/2025 41051

250.000

CS

240 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 09/01/2025-09/15/2025 40228

535.000

CS

250 LOT: 52891748 INDIANAPOLIS IN / MERRI...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 52891748 INDIANAPOLIS IN / MERRILLVILLE IN /

SOUTH BEND IN /

260 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 10/01/2025-10/15/2025 46241

768.000

CS

270 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 10/01/2025-10/15/2025 46410

264.000

CS

280 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 10/01/2025-10/15/2025 46601

288.000

CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

290 LOT: 79783942 MESA AZ / PHOENIX AZ /

300 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 10/01/2025-10/15/2025 85210

660.000

CS

310 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 10/01/2025-10/15/2025 85009

660.000

CS

320 LOT: 108398349 RICHMOND VA / SALEM VA...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 108398349 RICHMOND VA / SALEM VA / VERONA

VA /

330 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 11/01/2025-11/15/2025 23228

440.000

CS

340 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 11/01/2025-11/15/2025 24153

440.000

CS

350 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 11/01/2025-11/15/2025 24482

440.000

CS

360 LOT: 160361156 SEATTLE WA / YAKIMA WA /

370 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 09/01/2025-09/15/2025 98108

928.000

CS

380 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 09/01/2025-09/15/2025 98902

392.000

CS

390 LOT: 192187399 FORT SMITH AR / LITTLE...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 192187399 FORT SMITH AR / LITTLE ROCK AR /

MOUNTAIN HOME AR /

400 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 08/16/2025-08/31/2025 72901

440.000

CS

410 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 08/16/2025-08/31/2025 72209

440.000

CS

420 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 08/16/2025-08/31/2025 72653

440.000

CS

430 LOT: 241231376 FARGO ND / SIOUX FALLS...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 241231376 FARGO ND / SIOUX FALLS SD /

440 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 08/01/2025-08/15/2025 58102

660.000

CS

450 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 08/01/2025-08/15/2025 57107

660.000

CS

460 LOT: 274911803 ELMIRA NY / ELMSFORD N...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 274911803 ELMIRA NY / ELMSFORD NY /

HAUPPAUGE NY /

470 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 14903 CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

440.000

480 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 10523

440.000

CS

490 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 11788

440.000

CS

500 LOT: 300966352 CLEVELAND OH / GROVE C...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 300966352 CLEVELAND OH / GROVE CITY OH /

LIMA OH /

510 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 44110

396.000

CS

520 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 43123

462.000

CS

530 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 05/16/2025-05/31/2025 45804

462.000

CS

540 LOT: 342035892 CREEDMOOR NC / SALISBU...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 342035892 CREEDMOOR NC / SALISBURY NC /

550 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 06/16/2025-06/30/2025 27522

660.000

CS

560 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 06/16/2025-06/30/2025 28147

660.000

CS

570 LOT: 345527381 FLINT MI / KENTWOOD MI...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 345527381 FLINT MI / KENTWOOD MI / TAYLOR MI

580 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 08/01/2025-08/15/2025 48503

420.000

CS

590 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 08/01/2025-08/15/2025 49512

319.000

CS

600 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 08/01/2025-08/15/2025 48180

581.000

CS

610 LOT: 530131469 CHATTANOOGA TN / KINGS...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 530131469 CHATTANOOGA TN / KINGSPORT TN /

MARYVILLE TN /

620 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 06/01/2025-06/15/2025 37406

440.000

CS

630 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 06/01/2025-06/15/2025 37663

440.000

640 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 06/01/2025-06/15/2025 37801 CS

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity

440.000

650 LOT: 857981512 EGG HARBOR NJ / HILLSI...

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 857981512 EGG HARBOR NJ / HILLSIDE NJ /

VINELAND NJ /

660 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 09/01/2025-09/15/2025 08234

330.000

CS

670 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 09/01/2025-09/15/2025 07205

330.000

CS

680 111780 BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 09/01/2025-09/15/2025 08360

660.000

CS

Total Quantity for BLACKBERRY IQF CTN-12/2.5 LB 30,360.000

CS

Total Quantity for Invitation 30,360.000