United States Department of Agriculture 

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SOLICITATION 

Domestic Commodity Invitation 

Bid invitation Overview 

Information 

Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0270 

Bid invitation number: 2000009925 

Purchasing Group: AMS-Livestock 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 02/20/2024 17:00:00 

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

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

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

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FROZEN HAM PRODUCTS SOLICITATION NO: 12-3J14-24-B-2070 WBSCM NO:2000009925 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell frozen ham and pork products 

pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other 

Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs. Acceptances will be announced by midnight, February 

29, 2024. Deliveries are to be made between April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. 

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Chyra Lewis, Chyra.Lewis@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. 

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. 

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. 

Domestic Origin # All meat shall originate from livestock that are born, raised, and harvested in the 

United States, its territories or possessions (U.S.) If the establishment receives and processes livestock 

from outside the U.S., a segregation plan shall be put in place to preclude nonconforming product from 

being introduced into Federal nutrition assistance programs. 

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. 

Hams are to be delivered fresh chilled or frozen as indicated by product type. 

Materials 100182, 100187 and 100193 are "Full and Open" Competition. 

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 

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. 
 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0270 

Bid invitation number: 2000009925 

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. 

All prime offerors are reminded that they are prohibited from subcontracting with companies or 

individuals that have been suspended or debarred. 

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. 

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

Inquiries about the AMS Master Solicitation dated November 2023; Supplement 303 to dated October 

2022; Supplement 302 to dated August 2017; or this Solicitation should be directed to the Contracting 

Officer; USDA, AMS, Room 3522-South; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.; Washington, D.C. 

20250-0239. Telephone: (202) 720-4517. FAX: (202)720-2782. 

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 many 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 Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.20250-9410, or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free 

Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 677-8642 (Relay voice users). 

See attached documents: 

1 . Supplement 303 Ham Products - October 2022

 2 . Supplement 302 Pork Picnics and Roast - August 2017

 3 . AMS Master Solicitation CP - November 2023 
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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 

Bid invitation number: 

12-3J14-24-B-0270 

2000009925 

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 SUB CONTRACTOR HAVE COMPLETED REQUIRED 

PERFORMANCE OF ANY USDA CONTACT PRIOR TO THIS BID OPENING. 

Permitted values: - Have been delivered 

- 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 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 

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

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING 

DATE OF LAST SURVEY 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0270 

Bid invitation number: 2000009925 

(GDSN) Reporting located at: 

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 

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 HAM, FULLY COOKED 

20 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 

30 WALLINGFORD CT 

40 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 06492 LB 

36,000.000 

50 ROCHESTER NY 

60 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 14615 LB 

36,000.000 

70 LOT: 826231 GASSAWAY WV / HUNTINGTON ... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 826231 GASSAWAY WV / HUNTINGTON WV / 

80 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 26624 LB 

23,976.000 

90 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 25701 LB 

12,024.000 

100 LOT: 242080238 BARRE VT / BRATTLEBORO... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 242080238 BARRE VT / BRATTLEBORO VT / 

110 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 05641 LB 

27,000.000 

120 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 05301 LB 

9,000.000 

130 LOT: 284921618 EVANSVILLE IN / LEXING... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 284921618 EVANSVILLE IN / LEXINGTON KY / 

PADUCAH KY / 

140 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 47711 LB 

7,200.000 

150 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 40511 LB 

21,600.000 

160 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 42001 LB 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0270 

Bid invitation number: 2000009925 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

7,200.000 

170 LOT: 347683476 NEPTUNE NJ / VINELAND ... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 347683476 NEPTUNE NJ / VINELAND NJ / 

180 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 07753 LB 

18,000.000 

190 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 08360 LB 

18,000.000 

200 LOT: 351637720 ELIZABETHTOWN KY / IND... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 351637720 ELIZABETHTOWN KY / INDEPENDENCE 

KY / LOUISVILLE KY / 

210 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 42701 LB 

13,500.000 

220 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 41051 LB 

9,000.000 

230 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 40228 LB 

13,500.000 

240 LOT: 672080223 BOSTON MA / CHICOPEE M... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 672080223 BOSTON MA / CHICOPEE MA / 

SHREWSBURY MA / 

250 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 02118 LB 

18,000.000 

260 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 01020 LB 

9,000.000 

270 100182 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 01545 LB 

9,000.000 

Total Quantity for PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ CTN-12/3 LB LB 

288,000.000 

280 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 LB 

290 SACRAMENTO CA 

300 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 95814 LB 

LB 40,000.000 

310 HUNTINGDON PA 

320 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 16652 LB 

LB 40,000.000 

330 OFFSHORE: BAYAMON PR 

340 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 00956 LB 

LB 40,000.000 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0270 

Bid invitation number: 2000009925 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

350 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 00956 LB 

LB 40,000.000 

Total Quantity for PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 LB LB 

160,000.000 

360 PORK, FROZEN 

370 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 

380 LOS ANGELES CA 

390 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 90023 LB 

80,040.000 

400 VERNON CA 

410 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 90058 LB 

40,020.000 

420 LOT: 845912427 LOS ANGELES CA 

430 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 90023 LB 

23,596.000 

440 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 90023 LB 

16,424.000 

450 LOT: 2022051800 SANFORD NC 

460 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 27330 LB 

18,785.000 

470 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 27330 LB 

21,235.000 

Total Quantity for PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB LB 

200,100.000 

Total Quantity for Invitation LB 

648,100.000