RFQ For Cranberries SPM3S1-10-Q0034.pdf

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THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDEREQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

2. DATE ISSUED1. REQUEST NO. 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. RATING4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG.2

6. DELIVER BY (Date)5. ISSUED BY

7. DELIVERY

OTHERFOB DESTINATION (See Schedule)

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

8. TO: See Schedule

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5 ON OR

BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

See attached schedule to complete quote information.

Quoter must also complete the following:

a. Quotation is valid for 90 days from date specified in Block 10 above unless otherwise indicated: .

b. Prices quoted are:

Contained in Commercial Catalog or Published Price List No. dated page .

Contained in Internal Price List No. dated , which may be examined at our facility.

Commercial sales of comparable quantities: Quantity ; Price ;

Customer Other (provide basis)

c. FOB Point: Destination

Origin Shipping Point (City, State)

d. If delivery period shown in Block 6 is unacceptable, provide best possible delivery: .

e. Remittance Address (Name, Street, City, State, ZIP): Same as Block 13 unless otherwise indicated below:

f. Vendor FAX Number: Vendor Toll-Free Number:

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are not attached.are

15. DATE OF QUOTATION14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

QUOTATION

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER CAGE

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODEc. COUNTY

NUMBERd. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type of Print)

PerFORM (DLA)AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION Previous edition not usable.

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

Vendor E-mail:

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SPM3S1-10-Q-0034 2009 NOV 02 0024445881 DOC1

DIRECTORATE OF SUBSISTENCE DSCP

CONTRACTING AND PRODUCTION DIV

700 ROBBINS AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA PA 19111-5096

Tiendung Nguyen PSPTRA5

PHONE: (215) 737-0825 FAX: (215)737-4115

E-mail:Tiendung.Nguyen@dla.mil

Deliver within 35 days ADO

X

2009 NOV 13

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PR: 0024445881

NSN: 8925-01-547-4115

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

CRANBERRIES, TYPE VII, FORT A, 9 PER BAG

CID-A-A-20299B DATED APRIL 13 2009, FOR UGR-E

CLIN PR PRLI U/I QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE

0001 0024445881 0001 BG 20000 $ $

NSN UPC SIZE PGC

8925015474115 N/A N/A N/A

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PARCEL POST ADDRESS:

W62G2T

W1BG DEF DIST DEPOT SAN JOAQUN

TRANSPORTATION OFFICER

PO BOX 960001

TRACY CA 95304-5000

US

FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS

W62G2T

W1BG DEF DIST DEPOT SAN JOAQUN

25600 S CHRISMAN ROAD

REC WHSE 30 SECTION 2 FOR UGR PH 209 839 5579

TRACY CA 95304-5000

US

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These items shall be delivered F.O.B. Destination.

STORED PRODUCTS PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM:

The contractor shall develop and maintain a stored product pest management program for food and other collocated non-food items. The procedures contained in the "Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program Requirements for Operational Rations", December 1998 are required. This document can be found on DSCP's Subsistence Website athttp://www.dscp.dla.mil./subs/support/quality/index.asp.PRODUCT

SANITARILY APPROVED SOURCE REQUIREMENTS:

As required by 48 CFR 246.471-1 Subsistence, AR 40-657, Veterinary/Medical Food Inspection and Laboratory Service, DLAR 4155.3, inspections of Subsistence Supplies and Services, Clause 52.246-9P31, SANITARY CONDITIONS(JAN 1998) DSCP, and as clarified by the Armed Forces Food Risk Evaluation Committee, 31 JAN 1996, all Operational Ration Food Components will originate from sanitarily approved establishments.

Acceptable sanitarily approval is constituted by listing in the "Directory for Sanitarily Appoved Food Establishments for Armed Forces Procurement" published by theU.S Army Veterinary Command (VETCOM), or an establishment inspected and approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture(USDA) or the U.S.Department of Commerce (USDA) and possesing a USDA/USDC establishment number. This requirement applies to all GFM and CFM Operational Ration Food Components and to all Operational Ration types.

Requests for inspection amd Directory listing by VETCOM will be routed through DSCP-FTRE for coordination and action. Situations involving sole sources of supply,propietary supply sources, and commercial Brand Name items will be evaluated directly by the Chief,DSCP-FTRE, in coordination with the Chief, Approved Sources Division, VETCOM.

TRACEABILITY:

In order to facilitate an effective traceability for the Unitized Group Ration Program, the contractor shall ensure that each primary container(unit pack) and intermediate container, if require, has a lot numberand/or Date of Pack (DOP). These package codes shall be permanent and legible. Use of the Julian Date for the lot number is preferred. For example, 8297= October 23, 2008. If the contractor's lot identification is of their own coding, the contractor shall provide the coding information for the primary containers and the contract data markings upon delivery.

Package codes per case lot number shall be identified on the appropriate accompanying DD Form 250 upon delivery.

Additionally, the contractor shall ensure that traceability records include identifying ALL ingredients and ALL sources for those ingredients. This shall be accomplished for each item, brand and component that is shipped to the Defense Depot (Assembler) for the Unitized Group Ration Programs. This information shall be made available with in 24 hours.

DATE OF PACK:

Acceptance will be limited to product processed and packed subsequent to date of award. Additionally, all shipments of components/product from aproducer to destination/assembly points shall not be older than 60 days at time of shipment.

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS:

Compliance with the provisions contained in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations Part 110 "Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packaging or Holding Human Food", and all regulations referenced herein, is required. In addition, the contractor is required to comply with all with the provisions contained within specific

Order Number: PAGE OF PAGESCONTINUATION SHEET SPM3S1-10-Q-0034 5 10 parts of the Code of Federal Regulations. For example, low-acid canned food manufactures, Part 110 and 113 are applicable.The Contracting Officer or any Government personnel designated by him shall be permitted entry into the contractor's and subcontractor's plants during performance of manufacturing operations. Except for inspection service, the Contracting Officer shall give prior notice of the purpose of the meetings and shall furnish dates of the visit.

MARKINGS OF UNIT LOADS:

For shipments to Department of Defense (DoD) Depots, all unit loads shall be clearly marked with the following information on two adjacent sides of the load with the largest characters possible as follows:

Unitized Ration Component National Stock Number Item Name Date of Pack and/or Lot Number Number of Shipping Containers per Pallet Contract Number Contractor's Name and Address Inspection Test Date (ITD)*

* Inspection Test Date (ITD): The expected shelf life is found in the applicable solicitation/contract. To calculate the ITD, add the shelf life value to the month/year date of pack. Example, if the Date of Pack is June 2008, and the shelf life is 36 months (3 years), then the ITD is computed as follows: 6/08 + 3 years = 6/11.

Note: If labels are used, they shall be permanently affixed with water-resistant adhesive tape.

Shipments without the appropriate Unit Load Markings will be rejected and returned to origin, or at the Contracting Officers discretion, reworked at a labor rate determined by the destination activity (not DSCP).

UNITIZATION:

Unit loads shall have the shipping containers arranged on a 40 by 48 inch commercial wood or plywood four-way entry pallet, or on a 48 inch by 40 inch Grocery Manufacturers' of America wood four-way entry pallet.

The load shall be bonded with non-metallic strapping, shrink or strech film,or other means that comply with carrier rules and regulations applicable to the mode of transportation (adhesive bonding is not acceptable).Bonding material shall secure the load to the pallet to form a consolidated, stable cargo which can be handled as a unit. For example,when strapping is used to secure the load, the straps shall pass under the top deck boards of the pallet. When stretch or shrink film is used, it must be applied low enough on the pallet to secure the load to the pallet. The unit load shall not exceed 50 inches. Inspection of unit loads shall be in accordance with classification Type III, Class G of DSCP Form 3507 of January 01, 2007, entitled Loads, Unit Preparation of Semi-perishabel Subsistence Items.

ADDITIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS:

CONTRACTOR PAID USDA AMS ORIGIN END ITEM INSPECTION is required for all characteristics specified herein. In addition to USDA AMS Origin Inspection, Government Inspection shall be at destination for identity,count and condition for all terms and conditions of the contract.GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE WILL BE AT DESTINATION. This shall include but is not limited to the following:

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1. All shipments must be accompanied by an accurate Bill of Lading upon delivery, and all other pertinent invoices as required.

2. All unit loads must be marked in accordance with DSCP Form 3507.

3. All unit loads shall be stable and not exceed 50 inches.

4. All delivered product shall be free of defects.

5. All shipments must contain the correct quantity as specified by DSCP.

6. Appointments must be scheduled with the receiving activity prior to delivery.

7. All delivered product must meet or exceed the appropriate product requirements as described in this solicitation.

8. All delivered products must meet the required date of pack/shelf life requirements.

9. To determine the date of pack, any closed date code must be accompanied with documentation deciphering the closed product code.

10.All delivered products must be free of insect and rodent infestation.

Failure to comply with ANY of the above conditions, may result in the shipments(s) being rejected and return to origin, or at the Contracting Officer's discretion reworked at a labor rate determined by the destination activity (not DSCP).

The following additional provisions are incorporated by REFERENCE:

52.211-9046 FDA COMPLIANCE (APR 2008) DLAD

52.246-15 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE (APR 1984)

52.246-9023 GENERAL INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS (SEP 2007) DLAD

52.246-9024 ALTERNATIVE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTED ITEMS

(APRIL 2008)DLAD

52.246-9025 REINSPECTION OF NONCONFORMING SUPPLIES (APRIL 2008)DLAD

52.246-9013 CONTRACTOR AND GOVERNMENT SAMPLES AT ORIGIN (SEP 2007)DLAD

52.246-9044 SANITARY CONDITIONS (AUGUST 2008) DLAD

52.246-9045 FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG AND COSMETIC ACT-WHOLESOME MEAT ACT

(AUGUST 2008)DLAD

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SECTION D

D11C02 52.211-9010 SHIPPING LABEL REQUIREMENTS -

MIL-STD-129P (MAY 2006) DLAD

D11C03 52.211-9010 SHIPPING LABEL REQUIREMENTS -

MIL-STD-129P (MAY 2006) ALT I (AUG 2005)

D11C08 52.211-9033 PACKAGING AND MARKING REQUIREMENTS

(APR 2008) DLAD

D11C12 52.211-9053 EXPEDITED HANDLING SHIPMENTS (JUL

2008) DLAD

D47C01 52.247-9012 REQUIREMENTS FOR TREATMENT OF WOOD

PACKAGING MATERIAL (WPM) (FEB 2007) DLAD

(a) THIS CLAUSE ONLY APPLIES WHEN WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL

(WPM) WILL BE USED TO MAKE SHIPMENTS UNDER THIS CONTRACT

AND/OR WHEN WPM IS BEING ACQUIRED UNDER THIS CONTRACT.

(b) Definition.

Wood packaging material (WPM) means wood pallets, skids, load boards, pallet collars, wooden boxes, reels, dunnage, crates, frame and cleats. The definition excludes materials that have undergone a manufacturing process, such as corrugated fiberboard, plywood, particleboard, veneer, and oriented strand board (OSD).

(c) All Wood Packaging Material (WPM) used to make shipments under DOD contracts and/or acquired by DOD must meet requirements of International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, 'Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Materials in International Trade.' DOD shipments inside and outside of the United States must meet ISPM 15 whenever WPM is used to ship DOD cargo.

(1) All WPM shall comply with the official quality control program for heat treatment (HT) or kiln dried heat treatment (KD HT) in accordance with American Lumber Standard Committee, Incorporated (ALSC) Wood Packaging Material Program and WPM Enforcement Regulations (see http://www.alsc.org/).

(2) All WPM shall include certification/quality markings in accordance with the ALSC standard. Markings shall be placed in an unobstructed area that will be readily visible to inspectors. Pallet markings shall be applied to the stringer or block on diagonally opposite sides of the pallet and be contrasting and clearly visible. All containers shall be marked on a side other than the top or bottom, contrasting and clearly visible. All dunnage used in configuring and/or securing the load shall also comply with ISPM 15 and be marked with an ASLC approved DUNNAGE stamp.

(d) Failure to comply with the requirements of this restriction may result in refusal, destruction, or treatment of materials at the point of entry. The Agency reserves the right to recoup from the Contractor any remediation costs incurred by the Government.

SECTION E

E46A01 52.246-1 CONTRACTOR INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

(APR 1984) FAR

E46A14 52.246-11 HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY

REQUIREMENT (Feb 1999) FAR

The Contractor shall comply with the higher-level quality standard selected below. [If more than one standard is listed, the offeror shall indicate its selection by checking the appropriate block.]

Title Number Date Tailoring

[Contracting Officer insert the title, number (if any), date, and tailoring (if any) of the higher-level quality standards.]

E46B01 252.246-7000 MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING

REPORT (MAR 2008) DFARS

E46C06 52.246-9008 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE AT ORIGIN

(AUG 2007) DLAD

(c) The Offeror shall indicate below the location where supplies will be inspected:

Supplies:

Plant:

(Vendor Fill-in)

Cage Code:

(Vendor fill-in)

Street:

(Vendor Fill-in)

City/St/Zip:

(Vendor Fill-in)

Applicable to clin(s):

(Vendor Fill-in)

(d) The Offeror shall indicate below the location where packaging will be inspected:

Packaging:( )Same as for supplies (Vendor Fill-in) or, Plant:

(Vendor Fill-in)

Cage Code:

(Vendor Fill-in)

Street

(Vendor Fill-in)

City/St/Zip:

(Vendor Fill-in)

Applicable to clin(s):

(Vendor Fill-in)

E46C09 52.246-9014 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE

(SEP 2007) DLAD

SECTION F

F11A07 52.211-17 DELIVERY OF EXCESS QUANTITIES (SEP 1989)

FAR

F11C11 52.211-9020 TIME OF DELIVERY - ACCELERATED

DELIVERY (JUN 2008) DLAD

F42A02 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989) FAR

F42A05 52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (APR 1984)

FAR

F47A03 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

FAR

F47A10 52.247-58 LOADING, BLOCKING, AND BRACING OF

FREIGHT CAR SHIPMENTS (APR 1984) FAR

SECTION H

H46C01 52.246-9039 REMOVAL OF GOVERNMENT IDENTIFICATION

FROM NON-ACCEPTED SUPPLIES (APR 2008) DLAD

SECTION I

I03B02 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO

COMPENSATION OF FORMER DoD OFFICIALS (JAN 2009) DFARS

I03B03 252.203-7002 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (JAN 2009) DFARS

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I04A05 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACT REGISTRATION

(APR 2008) FAR

I04B03 252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK

PRODUCT (APR 1992) DFARS

I04B04 252.204-7004 ALTERNATE A, CENTRAL CONTRACTOR

REGISTRATION (SEP 2007) DFARS

I09A08 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST

WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR

PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (SEP 2006) FAR

I11A01 52.211-5 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS (AUG 2000)

FAR

I11B01 252.211-7005 SUBSTITUTIONS FOR MILITARY OR

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS (NOV 2005) DFARS

SPI Process: ______________________________________________ (Vendor Fill-in) Facility: _________________________________________________ (Vendor Fill-in) Military or Federal Specification or Standard:

(Vendor Fill-in) Affected Contract Line Item Number, Subline Item Number, Component, or Element:

(Vendor Fill-in)

I11C02 52.211-9002 PRIORITY RATING (MAR 2000) DLAD

I11C08 52.211-9014 CONTRACTOR RETENTION OF TRACEABILITY

DOCUMENTATION (OCT 2008) DLAD

I15A05 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE -- UNIFORM CONTRACT

FORMAT (OCT 1997) FAR

I19A31 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

REREPRESENTATION (APR 2009) FAR

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in ORCA, or does not have a representation in ORCA for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

The Contractor represents that it ( ) is ( ) is not a small business concern under NAICS Code assigned to contract number .

Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title:

Signature:__________________________________________ (Vendor Fill-in) Date:_______________________________________________ (Vendor Fill-in) Title:______________________________________________ (vendor Fill-in)

I22A15 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH

AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (AUG 2008) FAR

I22A16 52.222-20 WALSH-HEALEY PUBLIC CONTRACTS ACT (DEC

1996) FAR

I22A17 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES

(FEB 1999) FAR

I22A18 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MAR 2007) FAR

I22A24 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH

DISABILITIES (JUN 1998) FAR

I22A35 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

(FEB 2009) FAR

I25A04 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN

PURCHASES (JUN 2008) FAR

I32A01 52.232-1 PAYMENTS (APR 1984) FAR

I32A06 52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(FEB 2002) FAR

I32A08 52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984) FAR

I32A22 52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (OCT 2008) FAR

I32B02 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT

REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (MAR 2008) DFARS

I32B10 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS

DFARS (DEC 2006)

I33A01 52.233-1 DISPUTES (JUL 2002) FAR

I33A03 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996) FAR

I33A05 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT

(OCT 2004) FAR

I33C01 52.233-9001 DISPUTES: AGREEMENT TO USE

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (JUN 2001) DLAD

(c) If you wish to opt out of this clause, check here ( ) (Vendor Fill-in).

I39C01 52.239-9000 Y2K COMPLIANCE NOTICE (JUN 2002)

DLAD

I43A01 52.243-1 CHANGES -- FIXED PRICE (AUG 1987)

FAR

I43B01 252.243-7001 PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS

(DEC 1991) DFARS

I44A05 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(AUG 2009) FAR

I46B05 252.246-7003 NOTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL SAFETY

ISSUES (JAN 2007) DFARS

I48A01 52.248-1 VALUE ENGINEERING (FEB 2000) FAR

I49A01 52.249-1 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE

GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (SHORT FORM) (APR 1984) FAR

I52A01 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(FEB 1998) FAR

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FAR: http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/loadmainre.html

DFARS:

http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

DLAD: http://www.dla.mil/j-3/j-3311/DLAD/DLADrev5.htm

I52A02 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES

(APR 1984) FAR

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter1) clause with an authorize deviation is indicated by the addition of '(DEVIATION)' after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any DoD FAR Supplement (DFARS) (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of '(DEVIATION)' after the name of the regulation.

I53A01 52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991)

FAR

SECTION K

K04A03 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

(FEB 2009) FAR

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 311423 [insert NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is 500 [insert size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

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(b)(1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) (Vendor Fill-in) (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) (Vendor Fill-in) (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(2) The following certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ( )(i) 52.219-19, Small Business Concern Representation for the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.

( )(ii) 52.219-21, Small Business Size Representation for Targeted Industry Categories Under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program.

( )(iii) 52.219-22, Small Disadvantaged Business Status.

( )(A) Basic.

( )(B) Alternate I.

( )(iv) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

( )(v) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Certification.

( )(vi) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services - Certification.

( )(vii) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

( )(viii) 52.223-13, Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting.

( )(ix) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

( )(A) Basic.

( )(B) Alternate I.

( )(x) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov. After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201);

except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date].

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR

Clause # Title Date Change (Vendor Fill-in) (Vendor Fill-in) (Vendor Fill-in) (Vendor Fill-in)

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.

K04B01 252.204-7007 ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS

AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2008) DFARS

(c) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov. After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201);

except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date].

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR/DFARS

Clause # Title Date Change (Vendor Fill-in) (Vendor Fill-in) (Vendor Fill-in) (Vendor Fill-in)

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.

K07A01 52.207-4 ECONOMIC PURCHASE QUANTITY - SUPPLIES

(AUG 1987) FAR

(a) Offerors are invited to state an opinion on whether the quantity(ies) of supplies on which bids, proposals or quotes are requested in this solicitation is (are) economically advantageous to the Government.

(Vendor Fill-in) (Vendor Fill-in) (Vendor Fill-in) (Vendor Fill-in)

OFFEROR RECOMMENDATIONS

ITEM ________________________________________________________

(Vendor Fill-in)

QUANTITY____________________________________________________

(Vendor Fill-in)

PRICE QUOTATION ____________________________________________

(Vendor Fill-in)

TOTAL _______________________________________________________

(Vendor Fill-in)

K09A02 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH

INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS - REPRESENTATION (JUL 2009)

FAR

(a) Definition. 'Inverted domestic corporation' means a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), i.e., a corporation that used to be incorporated in the United States, or used to be a partnership in the United States, but now is incorporated in a foreign country, or is a subsidiary whose parent corporation is incorporated in a foreign country, that meets the criteria specified in 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C.

395(c).

(b) Relation to Internal Revenue Code. A foreign entity that is treated as an inverted domestic corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code at 26 U.S.C. 7874 (or would be except that the inversion transactions were completed on or before March 4, 2003), is also an inverted domestic corporation for purposes of 6 U.S.C. 395 and for this solicitation provision (see FAR 9.108).

(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that it is not an inverted domestic corporation and is not a subsidiary of one.

K25A01 52.225-18 PLACE OF MANUFACTURE (SEP 2006)

FAR

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause:

'Manufactured end product' means any end product in Federal

Solicitation Number: PAGE OF PAGESCONTINUATION SHEET SPM3S1-10-Q-0034 10 10 Supply Classes (FSC) 1000-9999, except:

(1) FSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Federal Supply Group (FSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) FSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) FSG 89, Food and Related Consumables;

(5) FSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) FSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) FSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) FSC 9610, Ores;

(9) FSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) FSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

'Place of manufacture' means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

(b) For statistical purposes only, the offeror shall indicate whether the place of manufacture of the end products it expects to provide in response to this solicitation is predominantly:

(1) ( ) [Vendor Fill-in] In the United States (Check this box if the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured in the United States exceeds the total anticipated price of offered end products manufactured outside the United States); or

(2) ( ) [Vendor Fill-in] Outside the United States.

K25A02 52.225-20 PROHIBITION OF CONDUCTING RESTRICTED

BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN SUDAN - CERTIFICATION (AUG 2009)

FAR

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision - 'Business operations' means engaging in commerce in any form, including by acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.

'Marginalized populations of Sudan' means -

(1) Adversely affected groups in regions authorized to receive assistance under section 8(c) of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act (Pub. L. 109-344) (50 U.S.C. 1701 note);

and

(2) Marginalized areas in Northern Sudan described in section 4(9) of such Act.

'Restricted business operations' means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub.

L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate -

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization ;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspend.

(b) Certification. By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that the offeror does not conduct any restricted business operations in Sudan.

SECTION L

L11A03 52.211-14 NOTICE OF PRIORITY RATING FOR NATIONAL

DEFENSE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND ENERGY PROGRAM USE

(APR 2008) FAR

As cited on the front page of this solicitation.

L14A18 52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH

LANGUAGE (APR 1991) FAR

L17C02 52.217-9003 MANUFACTURING OR PRODUCTION

INFORMATION (FEB 1996) DLAD

L33C01 52.233-9000 AGENCY PROTESTS (SEP 1999) DLAD

L52A01 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (FEB 1998) FAR

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.dla.mil/j-3/j-336/icps.htm

L52A02 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS

(APR 1984) FAR

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisitin regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of '(DEVIATION)' after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any DoD FAR Supplement (DFARS) (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of '(DEVIATION)' after the name of the regulation.

SECTION M

M11C01 52.211-9003 CONDITIONS FOR EVALUATION OF OFFERS

OF GOVERNMENT SURPLUS MATERIAL (AUG 2008) DLAD

M11C02 52.211-9011 BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION (BSM)

DELIVERY TERMS AND EVALUATION (MAY 2006) DLAD

M13C01 52.213-9000 QUANTITY BREAK (JUL 1999) DLAD

Quantity Range Unit Price (Vendor Fill-in) (Vendor Fill-in) (Vendor Fill-in)

AMSC N/A FSC 8915

A-A-20299B

April 13, 2009

SUPERSEDING

A-A-20299A July 10, 2000

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION

FRUITS, INFUSED AND DRIED

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description (CID) and replaces CID, A-A-20293, Cherries, Red, Tart, Dry.

1. SCOPE. This CID covers infused and dried fruits (dried fruits), packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by Federal, State, local governments and other interested parties; and as a component of operational rations.

2. PROCUREMENT NOTES.

2.1 Purchasers shall specify the following:

- Type(s), style(s), flavor(s), varieties, fortification(s), and class(es) (Sec. 3).

- When analytical requirements are different than specified (Sec. 6.1).

- When analytical requirements need to be verified (Sec. 6.3).

- Manufacturer’s/distributor’s certification (Sec. 9.2) or USDA certification (Sec. 9.3).

2.2 Purchasers may specify the following:

- Packaging requirements other than commercial (Sec. 10).

3. CLASSIFICATION. The dried fruits shall conform to the following list which shall be specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order.

Types, styles, flavors, varieties, fortifications and classes.

Type I - Pitted red tart cherries Style A - Whole Style B - Other

METRIC

Type II - Pitted sweet cherries Style A - Whole Style B - Other

Flavor 1 - Raspberry Flavor 2 - Other

Type III - Apples Style A - Sliced Style B - Diced Style C - Other

Flavor 1 - Plain Flavor 2 - Passion fruit/cherry Flavor 3 - Cherry/cinnamon Flavor 4 - Mango Flavor 5 - Raspberry Flavor 6 - Cinnamon coated Flavor 7 - Orange Flavor 8 - Other

Type IV - Whole blueberries Variety A - Cultivated Variety B - Wild

Type V - Whole strawberries Type VI - Sliced bananas

Type VII - Cranberries Style A - Whole Style B - Sliced Style C - Diced

Flavor 1 - Plain Flavor 2 - Cherry Flavor 3 - Orange Flavor 4 - Blueberry Flavor 5 - Raspberry Flavor 6 - Strawberry Flavor 7 - Mixed berry Flavor 8 - Other

Type VIII - Peaches Style A - Sliced Style B - Diced

Type IX - Whole raisins Variety A - Seedless Variety B - Golden seedless

Type X - Whole red raspberries

Type XI - Apricots Style A - Diced Style B - Other

Type XII - Pineapples Style A - Diced Style B - Other

Type XIII - Mangos Style A - Diced Style B - Other

Type XIV - Papaya Style A - Diced Style B - Other

Type XV - Other

Fortification a - Not fortified Fortification b - Fortified

Class (1) - No Sulfur dioxide (SO2) Class (2) - Processed with Sulfur dioxide (SO2) 1/

1/ Applicable to the following: Type III - Apples, Type VIII - Peaches, Type IX, Variety B -

Golden seedless raisins, Type XI - Apricots, Type XII - Pineapples, Type XIII - Mangos, and Type XIV - Papaya.

4. MANUFACTURER’S/DISTRIBUTOR’S NOTES. Manufacturer’s/distributor’s products shall meet the requirements of the:

- Salient characteristics (Sec. 5).

- Analytical requirements: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 6).

- Manufacturer’s/distributor’s product assurance (Sec. 7).

- Regulatory requirements (Sec. 8).

- Quality assurance provisions: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 9).

- Packaging requirements other than commercial: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 10).

5. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.

5.1 Ingredients.

5.1.1 Frozen fruit. The frozen red tart cherries shall be U.S. Grade B or better for the U.S.

Standards for Grades of Frozen Red Tart Pitted Cherries. The frozen sweet cherries shall be U.S. Grade B or better for the U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Sweet Cherries. The frozen blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, and raspberries shall be U.S. Grade B or better for the appropriate frozen berries, except that strawberries shall be calyx free. The frozen apples shall be U.S. Grade C or better for the U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Apples. The frozen peaches shall be U.S. Grade B or better for the U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Peaches.

The frozen apricots shall be U.S. Grade B or better for the U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Apricots. The frozen pineapples shall be U.S. Grade B or better for the U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Pineapples.

5.1.2 Fresh fruit. Bananas, mangos, and papaya shall be mature fruit free from decay, discoloration, bruising, extraneous material, pit material, peels, and blemished areas. There shall be no evidence of freezing.

5.1.3 Raisins. The natural seedless raisins shall be U.S. Grade B or better for character according to the U.S. Standards for Grades of Processed Raisins.

5.2 Processing. The dried fruits shall be manufactured in accordance with good manufacturing practices. Infusion is a process whereby water migrates out of the fruit through a semi-permeable membrane and is replaced by solutes (such as sugar water).

5.2.1 Infusion. The dried fruits may be infused with sugar, invert sugar, or other sweeteners as appropriate for the type of fruit. Except for Type I, pitted red tart cherries, flavors (including acids), may be used as appropriate.

5.2.2 Fortification. The fortification and levels of fortification shall be as specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order.

5.3 Finished product. Prior to packing, the dried fruits may be sprayed lightly with sunflower oil or other vegetable oil to prevent clumping.

5.3.1 Shape. The shape of the dried fruits shall be as follows: The whole pitted red tart and sweet cherries, blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, raisins, and raspberries shall be intact pieces of fruit which may be irregular shaped. The sliced apples, bananas, cranberries, and peaches shall be small slices typical of the fruit specified. The diced apples and peaches shall be cubes typically varying in size from 0.95 to 1.25 cm (3/8 to ½ in). The diced cranberries shall be approximately 0.64 cm (1/4 in) cubes. The diced apricots, pineapples, mangos, and papaya shall be cubes typically varying in size from 0.95 to 1.9 cm (3/8 to ¾ in).

5.3.2 Flavor and odor. The dried fruits shall have a distinct, characteristic flavor and odor typical for the appropriate Type and Flavor of dried fruit. There shall be no foreign odors or flavors, such as, but not limited to, burnt, stale, rancid, or moldy.

5.3.3 Color. The dried cherries and cranberries shall have a uniform characteristic bright red to dark red color. The dried plain apples shall have a uniform color characteristic of the fruit, and flavored apples shall have a color appropriate to the flavoring added to the apples. The dried blueberries, strawberries, bananas, peaches, raspberries, apricots, pineapples, mangos and papaya shall have a uniform color characteristic of the fruit. Variety A seedless raisins shall have a good typical color. Variety B golden seedless raisins shall have a yellow to gold to light amber color.

5.3.4 Texture. The dried fruit shall have a soft or chewy texture as appropriate for the type of fruit.

5.3.5 Pitted cherries. The finished dried tart and sweet cherries shall be practically free of pits with a maximum of one pit per five pounds of dried fruit.

5.4 Foreign material. The dried fruits shall be clean, sound, wholesome, and free from evidence of rodent or insect infestation. The dried fruits shall be free from foreign material such as, but not limited to, dirt, insect parts, hair, wood, glass, or metal.

5.5 Additives or preservatives. Except for Class (2) - Sulfured dried fruits, no additives, preservatives, other than sweeteners and fortification when applicable, may be used in the processing of the product.

6. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS.

6.1 Analytical and microbiological requirements. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analytical and microbiological requirements for the dried fruits shall comply with the following tolerances:

Test Tolerance

Water Activity (aw) Shall not exceed 0.62 Aerobic (Standard) Plate Count Less than 50,000 per gram in any sample Yeast Less than 100 Colony Forming Units (CFU) per gram Mold Less than 100 CFU per gram Coliform Less than 10 CFU per gram or less than 3 MPN

(Most Probable Number) per gram E. coli Less than 10 CFU per gram or less than 3 MPN per gram Staph. Aureus Less than 10 CFU per gram or less than 3 MPN per gram Sulfites (Types III, VIII, IX - Less than 1500 parts per million (ppm) Variety B, XII, XIII, XIV) Sulfites (Type XI) Less than 3,000 ppm

Added Oil Requirements

Fruit Added Oil

Red Tart Cherries No greater than 1.0% Sweet Cherries No greater than 1.0% Strawberries No greater than 1.5% Blueberries No greater than 0.6% Cranberries No greater than 1.0% Bananas No greater than 1.5% Peaches No greater than 1.0% Raisins No greater than 1.0% Red raspberries No greater than 1.0% Apricots No greater than 1.0% Pineapples No greater than 1.0% Mangos No greater than 1.0% Papaya No greater than 1.0%

6.2 Product verification. When USDA verification of analytical requirements is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, analytical testing shall be performed on a composite sample. The composite sample shall be 0.45 kg (1 lb) prepared from five randomly selected subsamples. Subsamples shall be a minimum of one packet/container and shall contain the appropriate number of packets/containers to yield a 0.45 kg (1 lb) sample when composited.

6.3 Analytical and microbial testing. When specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, analyses shall be in accordance with the following methods from the Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International or as specified below:

Test Method

Water Activity (aw) 978.18 Standard Plate Count 966.23, 990.12 Yeast and Mold 995.21, 997.02 Coliform 992.30, 966.24, 991.14, 2000.15 E. coli 992.30, 966.24, 991.14, 2000.15 Staph. aureus 987.09, 2003.07 Oil Added 1/ Sulfites 990.31

1/ Conduct test in accordance with USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Science and

Technology Programs (S&TP), Field Laboratory Services “Oil Analysis of Dried Cherries.”

6.4 Test results. The test results for water activity (aw) shall be reported to the nearest 0.01 value. The test results for oil shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 percent. The total standard plate count shall be reported to the nearest 10 per gram. The test results for yeast and mold shall be reported to the nearest 50 CFU per gram. The test results for Coliform, E. coli and Staph.

aureus shall be reported to the nearest 10 CFU per gram or to the nearest MPN per gram. The test results for sulfites shall be reported to the nearest ppm. Any result not conforming to the finished product requirements shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

7. MANUFACTURER’S/DISTRIBUTOR’S PRODUCT ASSURANCE. The manufacturer/ distributor shall certify that the dried fruits provided meet the salient characteristics of this CID, conform to their own specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same dried fruits offered for sale in the commercial market. The purchaser reserves the right to require proof of conformance.

8. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The delivered dried fruits shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale of dried fruits within the commercial marketplace. Delivered dried fruits shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and regulations promulgated thereunder. Delivered dried fruits shall comply with the allergen labeling requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

9. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS. Purchaser shall specify 9.2 or 9.3; purchaser may specify 9.1 with 9.1.1, or 9.1 with 9.1.2.

9.1 Manufacturer’s quality assurance. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the product manufacturer shall be required to provide evidence, by certificate, that the manufacturing plant has undertaken one of the following quality assurance measures within 12 months prior to providing a bid, or no later than 10 business days from the date of awarding of the contract. Failure to provide this documentation within the proper time frame may result in the contract being terminated for cause.

9.1.1 Plant systems audit. A plant systems audit (PSA) shall be conducted by USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), or another audit performed by a third party auditing service is required within 12 months prior to the date of the awarding of the contract. (An AMS PSA verifies the manufacturer’s capability to produce products in a clean, sanitary environment in accordance with Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 110 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food, and verifies that the manufacturer has in place an internal quality assurance program. The AMS PSA determines the manufacturer’s ability to produce under this CID, if the products of interest are identified at the time of the PSA.)

9.1.2 Plant survey. A plant survey shall be conducted by USDA, AMS, or another survey performed by a third party auditing service is required within 12 months prior to the date of the awarding of the contract. (An AMS plant survey audit verifies that, at the time of the survey, the manufacturer produces products in a clean, sanitary environment in accordance with 21 CFR 110 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food Regulations.)

9.2 Manufacturer’s/distributor’s certification. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the manufacturer/distributor will certify that the finished dried fruit distributed meets or exceeds the requirements of this CID.

9.3 USDA certification. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order that product quality and acceptability or both be determined, the Processed Products Branch (PPB), AMS, USDA, shall be the certifying program. PPB inspectors shall certify the quality and acceptability of the dried fruits in accordance with PPB procedures which include selecting random samples of the packaged dried fruit, evaluating the samples for conformance with the salient characteristics of this CID and other contractual requirements, and documenting the findings on official PPB score sheets and/or certificates. In addition, when required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, PPB inspectors will examine the dried fruit for conformance to the United States Standards for Condition of Food Containers in effect on the date of the solicitation.

10. PACKAGING. Preservation, packaging, packing, labeling, and case marking shall be commercial unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order.

11. USDA INSPECTION NOTES. When Section 9.3 is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, USDA certification shall include evaluation of the quality and condition of samples of packaged dried fruit, and compliance with requirements in the following areas:

- Salient characteristics (Sec. 5).

- Analytical requirements when specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order

(Sec. 6.1). When USDA analytical testing is specified, PPB inspection personnel shall select samples and submit them to the USDA, Science and Technology Program (S&TP) laboratory for analysis.

- Packaging requirements (Sec. 10 or as specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order).

12. REFERENCE NOTES.

12.1 USDA certification contact. For USDA certification, contact the Branch Chief, PPB, FVB, AMS, USDA, STOP 0247, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250- 0247, telephone (202) 720-4693, Fax (202) 690-1527, or via E-mail:

terry.bane@ams.usda.gov.

12.2 Analytical testing and technical information. For USDA technical information on analytical testing, contact the Branch Chief, Technical Service Branch, S&TP, AMS, USDA, STOP 0272, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-0272, telephone

(202) 690-0621, or via E-mail: shirleyj.wright@ams.usda.gov.

12.3 Sources of documents.

12.3.1 Source of information for nongovernmental document is as follows:

Copies of the Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International may be obtained from AOAC International, 481 North Fredrick Avenue, Suite 500, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, telephone (301) 924-7077. Internet address: www.aoac.org.

12.3.2 Sources of information for governmental documents are as follows:

Applicable provisions of: the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act are contained in 16 CFR Parts 500 to 503 and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act are contained in 21 CFR Parts 1 to

199. These documents may be purchased from: Superintendent of Documents, New Orders, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover/NOVUS, and American Express) purchases may be made by calling the Superintendent of Documents on (866) 512-1800, (202) 512-1800, or on the Internet at:

http://www.gpoaccess.gov/n…