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-0146 

Bid invitation number: 2000009784 

Purchasing Group: AMS-Fruit and Veg 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 01/30/2024 16:00:00 

Offer Due Date : 02/13/2024 12:00:00 

Opening date: 02/13/2024 12:00:00 

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

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Dried Fruit Products, SOLICITATION NO: 2000009784 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Dried Fruit 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 20, 2024. Deliveries are 

to be made between April 1, 2024 through April 30, 2024. 

The specialist for this solicitation is Nicholas Cavazos, nicholas.cavazos@usda.gov. The contracting 

officer for this solicitation is Samantha Klagenberg, samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov. Please contact the 

specialist first, with questions regarding the requirements of this solicitation. Do not discuss your bid 

prices with the specialist or contracting officer before award. 

Offerors should take into account their processing capacity when bidding to ensure they are able to 

meet the delivery deadlines. 

Set asides include: 

100293,,RAISINS BOX-144/1.33 OZ,, 50% Small Business Set-aside 

100299,,CHERRIES DRIED PKG-4/4 LB ,, 100% Small Business Set-aside 

110723,,CRANBERRIES DRIED PKG-300/1.16 OZ 100% Small Business Set-aside 

111643,,CHERRIES DRIED TART PKG-250/1.36 OZ 100% Small Business Set-aside 

Crop Year: 

2023 crop year will be acceptable for this solicitation, for RAISINS BOX-144/1.33 OZ, CHERRIES 

DRIED PKG-4/4 LB, CRANBERRIES DRIED PKG-300/1.16 OZ and CHERRIES DRIED TART 

PKG-250/1.36 OZ 

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

probationary period may 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 in order 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.** 

Per FDA regulations, the following minimum mandatory labeling requirements for all foods, whether sold 

or donated, must appear on the label: Name of the food, Manufacturer#s name and location, Net 

weight of the product, Ingredients list, and Allergen declaration. These requirements are codified in 21 

CFR 101.2, 101.3, 101.4 and 101.5. See the following link for a guidance manual: 

http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/u 

cm064894.htm 
 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0146 

Bid invitation number: 2000009784 

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. 

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. 

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 Master Solicitation dated November, 2023; the Commodity Specification for Dried 

Fruit dated January 2021; 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 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: 
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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0146 

Bid invitation number: 2000009784 

1 . CommoditySpecificationforDriedFruitJanuary2021

 2 . MSCP-D (11-07-2023) 

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 

- 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 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0146 

Bid invitation number: 2000009784 

- No 

- N/A 

Bid invitation Item details 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

10 FRUIT, DRIED 

20 CHERRIES DRIED PKG-4/4 LB 

30 PAYSON UT 

40 100299 CHERRIES DRIED PKG-4/4 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 84651 CS 

1,848.000 

50 100299 CHERRIES DRIED PKG-4/4 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 84651 CS 

3,696.000 

60 LOT: 515815299 PAYSON UT 

70 100299 CHERRIES DRIED PKG-4/4 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 84651 CS 

924.000 

80 100299 CHERRIES DRIED PKG-4/4 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 84651 CS 

924.000 

Total Quantity for CHERRIES DRIED PKG-4/4 LB CS 

7,392.000 

90 CHERRIES DRIED TART PKG-250/1.36 OZ 

100 LAS VEGAS NV 

110 111643 CHERRIES DRIED TART PKG-250/1.36 OZ 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 89115 CS 

1,584.000 

120 LOT: 448851221 ALBUQUERQUE NM 

130 111643 CHERRIES DRIED TART PKG-250/1.36 OZ 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 87102 CS 

792.000 

140 111643 CHERRIES DRIED TART PKG-250/1.36 OZ 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 87108 CS 

792.000 

Total Quantity for CHERRIES DRIED TART PKG-250/1.36 OZ CS 

3,168.000 

150 CRANBERRIES DRIED PKG-300/1.16 OZ 

160 FRESNO CA 

170 110723 CRANBERRIES DRIED PKG-300/1.16 OZ 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 93722 CS 

1,500.000 

180 LAS VEGAS NV 

190 110723 CRANBERRIES DRIED PKG-300/1.16 OZ 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 89115 CS 

1,500.000 

Total Quantity for CRANBERRIES DRIED PKG-300/1.16 OZ CS 

3,000.000 
 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0146 

Bid invitation number: 2000009784 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

200 RAISINS BOX-144/1.33 OZ 

210 LOT: 223168707 FRESNO CA / SACRAMENTO... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 223168707 FRESNO CA / SACRAMENTO CA / 

220 100293 RAISINS BOX-144/1.33 OZ 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 93722 CS 

1,482.000 

230 100293 RAISINS BOX-144/1.33 OZ 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 95814 CS 

1,482.000 

240 LOT: 851209268 NEWARK NJ / VINELAND NJ / 

250 100293 RAISINS BOX-144/1.33 OZ 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 07114 CS 

1,482.000 

260 100293 RAISINS BOX-144/1.33 OZ 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 08360 CS 

1,482.000 

Total Quantity for RAISINS BOX-144/1.33 OZ CS 

5,928.000 

Total Quantity for Invitation CS 

19,488.000