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 

Information 

Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0266 

Bid invitation number: 2000009921 

Purchasing Group: AMS Dairy 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 02/16/2024 13:00:00 

Offer Due Date : 02/27/2024 13:00:00 

Opening date: 02/27/2024 13:00:00 

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

Tendering text - Header : 

Cheddar, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0266 WBSCM NO: 2000009921 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Cheddar 'Barrels' pursuant to the 

AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due by 1pm CT 

on February 27th, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on March 1st, 2024. Deliveries 

are to be made between April 1st, 2024 through April 30th, 2024. 

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. 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. 

This solicitation is unrestricted, no set aside, no EPA. Products offered in response to this solicitation 

must be manufactured in a plant approved by USDA Dairy Programs. 

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. 

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

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation, the Commodity Requirements Document, or this Solicitation 

should be directed to the Contracting Officer; USDA, AMS, Commodity Procurement Program, Proteins, 

Grains, and Oilseeds Procurement Division; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. S-0239; Washington, 

D.C. 20250-0239. Telephone: (202) 720-4517. 

"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, 
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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0266 

Bid invitation number: 2000009921 

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)." 
 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0266 

Bid invitation number: 2000009921 

Certification Questions : 

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. WHEN ANSWERING QUESTIONS, PLEASE UTILIZE 

ATTACHED BID CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS DOCUMENT. 

See attached documents: 

1 . MSCP 2

 2 . FINALDNAC6NaturalAmericanCheeseSpec2019_09 CRD

 3 . Bid Certification Questions 2 

Attributes : 

1. Food Modernization Act 

2. SAM 

2a. SAM Certs 

3. Amendment if applicable 

4. On Time Deliveries 

5. Commercial Brand Name 

6. Plant Location 

7. Supplier Agreement if applicable 

7a. Supplier Agreement submitted 

8. Product meets Commodity CRD 

9. Contact Name and Email 

9a. Emergency Contact 

10. Enter Business Size Standard 

Permitted values: - SMALL BUSINESS 

- SMALL BUSINESS FARMER-OWNED COOP 

- LARGE BUSINESS FARMER-OWNED COOP 

- LARGE BUSINESS 

Bid invitation Item details 

Item Material Description Required by 

10 CHEESE, NATURAL AMER 

20 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB(40800) 

30 HARRISON OH 

ZipCode Quantity 

40 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 45030 LB 
 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0266 

Bid invitation number: 2000009921 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

LB(40800) 

204,000.000 

50 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 45030 LB 

LB(40800) 122,400.000 

60 SPENCER WI 

70 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 54479 LB 

LB(40800) 775,200.000 

80 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 54479 LB 

LB(40800) 163,200.000 

90 LOT: 498199331 SPENCER WI 

100 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 54479 LB 

LB(40800) 20,058.000 

110 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 54479 LB 

LB(40800) 20,742.000 

120 LOT: 2023110601 HARRISON OH 

130 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 45030 LB 

LB(40800) 30,800.000 

140 110242 CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 45030 LB 

LB(40800) 10,000.000 

Total Quantity for CHEESE NAT AMER FBD BARREL-500 LB 

LB(40800) 1,346,400.00 

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Total Quantity for Invitation LB 

1,346,400.00 

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