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-0189 

Bid invitation number: 2000009834 

Purchasing Group: AMS Poultry 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 01/25/2024 11:00:00 

Offer Due Date : 01/31/2024 13:00:00 

Opening date: 01/31/2024 13:00:00 

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

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CHICKEN AND CHICKEN PRODUCTS (BULK), SOLICITATION NO: 12-3-J14-24-B-0189 WBSCM NO: 

2000009834 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Chicken And Chicken Products (BULK) 

pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are 

due by 1:00 pm CT on January 31, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 11:59 pm CT on 

February 5, 2024. Deliveries are to be made between March 1, 2024 and March 31, 2024. 

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Wayne Wright, wayne.wright@usda.gov and the 

Contracting Officer is Carrie Meyers, carrie.meyers@usda.gov. Any questions or concerns regarding this 

solicitation should be addressed to the specialist first. 

All bulk loads on this Solicitation are No Tolerance. Fewer than 36,000 pounds will be rejected. 

** For a new -to-USDA contractor and existing contractors bidding on new products, a probationary 

period will be implemented in which awards are limited to 10 truckloads per product. Contractor must 

demonstrate successful delivery of at least five (5) truckloads of product 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. Any delivery problems directly attributable to the Government will not be held against the 

contractor.** 

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. Offshore destination ports: Guam (O-LA; Los 

Angeles, CA), Hawaii (O-LA; Los Angeles, CA), Puerto Rico (O-JACK; Jacksonville, FL) and Virgin 

Islands (O-PEVE; Port Everglades, FL). 

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. 

The Government reserves the right to reject, in total or in part, manufacturers lots, sub-lots, production 

dates or the like when non-conforming product is identified. 

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 
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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0189 

Bid invitation number: 2000009834 

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. 

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. 

Inquiries about the AMS Master Solicitation dated November 2023; FPPS Bulk Pack Chicken and 

Chicken Legs dated December 2022, 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. Room 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, 

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)." 

See attached documents: 

1 . AMS Master Solicitation November 2023

 2 . FPPS_Bulk Pack_ChickenAndChickenLeg_Dec2022 

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 
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- 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. 

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 

The offeror has reviewed the List of Required Products for GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network 

(GDSN) Reporting. Please see attached GS1 attribute question. 

OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT A FOOD DEFENSE PLAN EXISTS FOR ALL PLANTS AND SHIPPING 

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING 

DATE OF LAST SURVEY 

1A) Offeror has reviewed the List of Required Products for GS1 Global Data Synchronization 

Network (GDSN) Reporting located at: 

Permitted values: - YES 

- NO 

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 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0189 

Bid invitation number: 2000009834 

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 CHICKEN, BULK 

20 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 

30 LIVINGSTON CA 

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bins or tanks. WOGS should weigh between 3.0 and 7.5 lbs. 

40 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 95334 LB 

900,000.000 

50 GAINESVILLE GA 

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bin or tanks. WOGs should weigh between 4.00 to 6.00lbs. 

60 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 30504 LB 

1,044,000.00 

0 

70 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 30504 LB 

1,116,000.00 

0 

80 LYONS IL 

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bins or tanks. Legs are to be Large. They must weigh between 13.6 and 20.0 

ounces each. "Boxes must be sealed with no exposed chicken." 

90 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 60534 LB 

144,000.000 

100 LUMBER BRIDGE NC 

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or tanks. WOGS should weigh a minimum of 5.75 LBS. 

110 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 28537 LB 

792,000.000 

120 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 28537 LB 

756,000.000 

130 NEW HOLLAND PA 

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

bin or tanks. WOGS should weigh between 3.75 to 5.95 pounds. 

140 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 17557 LB 

4,500,000.00 

0 

150 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 17557 LB 

4,500,000.00 

0 

160 SUMTER SC 

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bins or tanks. WOGs must weigh between 6.70 to 7.90 lbs. Boxes must be sealed 

with no exposed chicken. 

170 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 29150 LB 

828,000.000 

180 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 29150 LB 

1,008,000.00 

0 

190 LOT: 200776059 SUMTER SC 

Tendering text - Item : Destination requires fiberboard containers - cannot accept 

bins or tanks. WOGs must weigh between 6.70 to 7.90 lbs. Boxes must be sealed 

with no exposed chicken. 

200 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 29150 LB 

9,739.000 

210 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 29150 LB 

26,261.000 

220 LOT: 732036098 SUMTER SC 

Tendering text - Item : Destination requires fiberboard containers - cannot accept 

bins or tanks. WOGs must weigh between 6.70 to 7.90 lbs. Boxes must be sealed 

with no exposed chicken. 

230 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 29150 LB 

9,984.000 

240 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 29150 LB 

26,016.000 

250 LOT: 962573104 SUMTER SC 

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bins or tanks. WOGs must weigh between 6.70 to 7.90 lbs. Boxes must be sealed 

with no exposed chicken. 

260 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 29150 LB 

18,000.000 

270 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 29150 LB 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

18,000.000 

280 LOT: 6034059314 LUMBER BRIDGE NC 

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or tanks. WOGS should weigh a minimum of 5.75 LBS. 

290 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 28537 LB 

24,750.000 

300 100103 CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 28537 LB 

11,250.000 

Total Quantity for CHICKEN LARGE CHILLED -BULK LB 

15,732,000.0 

00 

310 CHICKEN LEGS CHILLED -BULK 

320 LOS ANGELES CA 

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bins or tanks. Legs are to be Large and must weigh more than 16 ounces. 

330 100113 CHICKEN LEGS CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 90001 LB 

612,000.000 

340 100113 CHICKEN LEGS CHILLED -BULK 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 90001 LB 

612,000.000 

350 MORGANTON NC 

360 100113 CHICKEN LEGS CHILLED -BULK 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 28655 LB 

72,000.000 

370 FORT WORTH TX 

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bins or tanks. Legs are to be Large. They must weigh more than 13.6 ounces 

each. Boxes must be sealed with no exposed chicken. 

380 100113 CHICKEN LEGS CHILLED -BULK 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 76110 LB 

72,000.000 

Total Quantity for CHICKEN LEGS CHILLED -BULK LB 

1,368,000.00 

0 

Total Quantity for Invitation LB 

17,100,000.0 

00