11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TOBE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If

by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic

communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER 

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office,

appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect. 

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT PAGE OF PAGES 

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

See block 6

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United States Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Marketing Service, Commodity Procurement Staff 

1400 Independence Ave SW

Room 3522-S, STOP - 0239

Washington, DC 20250-0239

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State andZIP Code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

CODE

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER 

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13) 

FACILITY CODE

(X)

3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER

See Block 16C

1. CONTRACT ID CODE
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1.Update the Solicitation # in the Tendering Text to 2000009940

2.Enter validity date to 3/20/2024-12/31/2024.

3.Updated desk audit requirements:

USDA Desk Audit of GFSI aligned food safety verification audits. If a producer,

handler, or packer has not completed one of the USDA audits listed above but has

completed an audit under a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)-benchmarked program, the

vendor may elect to request a desk audit by the Specialty Crops Inspection Division to verify

USDA’s food safety requirements have been met. The vendor is responsible for paying the

Specialty Crops Inspection Division all costs associated with the desk audit. The current rate

for audit services $155/per hour.

The following GFSI-benchmarked programs are acceptable for a USDA Desk Audit to be

conducted:

Primary Production Standards

• GlobalGAP Integrated Farm Assurance Scheme Version 5.4.1-GFS

• GlobalGAP Harmonized Produce Safety Standard Version 1.2

• CanadaGAP Version 9.1 Option B, C, D

• SQF Food Safety Code Edition 9

• Primus GFS Standard v 3.2

Packinghouse/Facility Standards

• GlobalGAP Integrated Farm Assurance Scheme Version 5.4.1-GFS

• GlobalGAP Produce Handling Assurance (PHA) V1.2

• CanadaGAP Version 9.1 Option B, C, D

• SQF Code Edition 9

• Primus GFS Standard v 3.2

• FSSC 22000 Version 5.1

• IFS Food Standard Version 7

• BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8

Offerors shall submit the required desk-audit documentation to Specialty Crops Inspection Division no later than 5 

business days before the offer due/bid open date of this solicitation. If an offeror submits the desk audit request later 

than 5 days before the offer due/bid opening, they may be deemed nonresponsive and ineligible for award. Vendors 

who elect to undergo a desk audit of any of these GFSI-benchmarked audits must submit to USDA the following 

documents for review:

• The complete GFSI food safety audit certificate and report (not just the certificate) for all producers, handlers, and 

packers from whom products were sourced.

• Completed Corrective Action Reports addressing non-conformances found by GFSI audit, if not included as part of 

the audit report.

• The water system risk assessment and water test results

• Domestic Origin Verification

• US Origin Verification – if no foreign products are handled, vendor must include a statement indicating no foreign 

product is handled at operation(s). Vendors who handle products originating from outside the United States must 

submit a segregation plan that addresses how it ensures non-domestic products are not used for commodities 

purchased under this new CCC Purchase.

• Based on the findings of the desk audit, USDA reserves the right to require additional documentation and records, for 

example water system risk assessments, water test results, traceability program standard operating procedures, and 

mock recall documentation, etc.

• For questions or when submitting a request for a USDA desk audit please submit to:

SCVendorAudit@usda.gov and for the subject line enter: Desk Audit Request for Peach

and Nectarine Solicitation.