Addendum_I_-_Goose_Processing_VA.pdf

Solicitation AG-6395-S-16-0111 for VA Goose Processing

ADDENDUM I -- NOTE TO OFFEROR/PRICE SCHEDULE/STATEMENT OF WORK

1. NOTE TO OFFEROR (checklist):

In order for an offeror to have a complete quotation package, the following must be submitted to the Contracting Officer to be considered responsive:

□ A copy this document with fixed-price line item prices and quote validity period completed. Offerors shall provide a quotation for processing live Canada geese by filling in the Price Schedule below and signing a copy of the SF-1449 (page 1, Attachment 1). Some or all of the items can be offered. Our preference is to accept only offers with pricing at $5.00 or less per bird based on historical costs. Offers above $5.00 will be considered, but they may not be acceptable considering the cooperative agreement pricing with local entities that is already in place. The Service Contract Act and U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage rates apply to this contract for any employees hired by the offeror to do the work. The prevailing wage rates for Virginia counties can be found at www.wdol.gov. An example wage rate per hour for a food services worker (07130) in Amelia County is $9.72+$4.72 equivalent benefits (reference WD 15-2545, rev.-2, first posted on www.wdol.gov on 01/05/2016). In this case, the federal contract minimum wage of $10.15 + $4.27 would apply. The prevailing wage rate in the offeror’s county may be different.

□ A copy of the completed provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision (in Attachment 1) if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://www.sam.gov for NAICS code 311615. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the offeror shall check the appropriate boxes in only paragraphs (c)(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(10) and (d)(h)(k)(p) of this provision for this solicitation; please note that paragraphs (e)(m)(n) and (o) also apply.

□ A completed SAM Registration at http://www.sam.gov. An offeror shall submit page one of their SAM information (or DUNS number if registration is pending).

□ Past Performance References with previous contracts/POs with this agency or similar scope of work with federal/state/local entities. An offeror shall submit up to three customer references from the last 12 months including contact information and/or previous contract numbers with the USDA .

□ A technical statement explaining the proposed goose processing services offered. The statement should explain the firm’s capabilities and how the offeror intends to meet the requirements discussed in the statement of work attached below. An offeror can offer services for either all or part of the full requirement. The offers will be evaluated for “best value”, based on price, location, previous work for APHIS or other state and local entities, and the technical statement of the vendor. At a minimum, the technical statement should explain: Which days of the week will be available for goose processing? How will the meat be processed and packaged?

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ for VA Goose Processing

What is the capacity of the processor to freeze and hold meat for up to 30 days until it can be picked up by the USDA or its designee? The location of the processor with regards to the current projects is an important factor for awarding a contract.

2. PRICE SCHEDULE:

Item No.

Schedule of supplies /Services

Unit

Unit Price

BASE YEAR -- Date of Award through 05/31/2017

0001 Processing of live Canada geese per the attached statement of work to include packaging and freezer storage until pickup by a charitable organization.

*See note below for minimum/maximum contract quantities.

Each

OPTION YEAR ONE – 06/01/2017 – 05/31/2018

0002 Processing of live Canada geese per the attached statement of work to include packaging and freezer storage until pickup by a charitable organization.

OPTION YEAR TWO – 06/01/2018 – 05/31/2019

0003 Processing of live Canada geese per the attached statement of work to include packaging and freezer

OPTION YEAR THREE – 06/01/2019 – 05/31/2020

0004 Processing of live Canada geese per the attached statement of work to include packaging and freezer

OPTION YEAR FOUR – 06/01/2020 – 05/31/2021

0005 Processing of live Canada geese per the attached statement of work to include packaging and freezer

*THE MINIMUM ORDER GUARANTEE FOR GOOSE PROCESSING DURING THE BASE YEAR IS 100 EACH, THE MAXIMUM NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT IS 3500 EACH PER YEAR. THERE IS NO MINIMUM

GUARANTEE FOR OPTION YEARS.

for VA Goose Processing

3. STATEMENT OF WORK.

CANADA GOOSE PROCESSING

USDA APHIS Wildlife Services, Virginia

Work Requirements:

The U. S. Department of Agricultural (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services (WS) division is looking to create a contract or contracts with one or more meat processing facilities to process Canada goose carcasses in Virginia.

The USDA-WS staff shall deliver live Canada geese to the processing facility up to five days per week during June and July. The processor shall allow the USDA–WS to deliver the geese between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM. The processor must have suitable enclosures to hold the live geese until they are euthanized and processed and must provide food and water for the geese while in the enclosure. Geese will not be held longer than 24 hours prior to processing. The processor must be able to euthanize and process large numbers of geese in a short period of time. The estimated quantity of goose processing is 1,000 - 3,500 geese per year, to be split as needed among 3 or more processing facilities based on location.

Canada geese delivered by USDA-WS must be euthanized. Canada geese and/or their parts will not be released, transported, or transferred to any other individual or entity. Carcasses and/or parts remaining after processing must be disposed of properly and will not be retained or utilized for any purpose.

Goose meat shall be processed and packaged. The processor is only required to process goose breast meat, not the entire bird. Meat shall be placed in packages weighing up to five pounds. The packaged meat shall be frozen for a period up to one month until collected by USDA-WS or a recipient designated by USDA-WS.

Technical Point of Contact:

Jennifer Cromwell Assistant State Director – VA

USDA, APHIS, WS

P.O. Box 130 Moseley, VA 23120 Telephone: 804-739-7739

Invoice Instructions:

The Contractor shall submit online invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) indicating the number of geese as processing services are completed, or at the conclusion of the processing season, which typically is at the end of July each year.

IPP is a secure, web-based system that manages government invoicing. Enroll at https://ipp.gov.

https://ipp.gov/ for VA Goose Processing

Invoicing Point of Contact:

Robert Barnes Staff Assistant

USDA, APHIS, WS

P.O. Box 130 Moseley, VA 23120 Telephone: 804-739-7739

Contracting Point of Contact:

Michael Chiodi USDA MRPBS AAMD Contracting 100 N. 6th Street, 5th Floor Minneapolis, MN 55343 Telephone: 612-336-3203 Email: michael.j.chiodi@aphis.usda.gov mailto:michael.j.chiodi@aphis.usda.gov