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SOLICITATION 

Domestic Commodity Invitation 

Bid invitation Overview 

Information 

Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0128 

Bid invitation number: 2000009762 

Purchasing Group: AMS-Livestock 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 12/08/2023 15:30:00 

Offer Due Date : 12/15/2023 13:00:00 

Opening date: 12/15/2023 13:00:00 

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

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FROZEN PORK & HAM PRODUCTS SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0128 WBSCM NO: 200009762 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell FROZEN PORK & HAM PRODUCTS 

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

due by 01:00pm CT on December 15, 2023. Acceptances will be announced by 11:59pm, December 

22, 2023. 

Deliveries are to be made between February 01, 2024 through March 15, 2024. 

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Chyra Lewis, Chyra.Lewis@usda.gov and the Contracting 

Officer is Adele L. Jackson-Croal, Adele.L.Croal@usda.gov. Any questions or concerns regarding this 

solicitation 

should be addressed to the specialist first. 

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

Materials 100184, 100187, 100193, and 110380 are "Full and Open" Competition. 

* * 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 
 

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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, must 

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. 

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

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated November 2023, Supplement 303 Ham Products - October 

2022, Supplement 304 Frozen Pork Chops - August 2017, 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, 

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 . Supplement 303 Ham Products - October 2022 
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3 . Supplement 304 Frozen Pork Chops - August 2017 

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 

- No 

- N/A 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Network (GDSN) Reporting located at the following URL: 

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 PKG 4/10 LB 

30 LOT: 2292026 HUNTINGDON PA / PHILADEL... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 2292026 HUNTINGDON PA / PHILADELPHIA PA / 

40 100184 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ PKG 4/10 LB 02/16/2024-02/29/2024 16652 LB 

28,000.000 

50 100184 PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ PKG 4/10 LB 02/16/2024-02/29/2024 19129 LB 

12,000.000 

Total Quantity for PORK HAM WATERAD FRZ PKG 4/10 LB LB 

40,000.000 

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

70 CONCORD NH 

80 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 03301 LB 

LB 40,000.000 

90 HUNTINGDON PA 

100 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 02/16/2024-02/29/2024 16652 LB 

LB 80,000.000 

110 LOT: 2292024 HUNTINGDON PA / PHILADEL... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 2292024 HUNTINGDON PA / PHILADELPHIA PA / 

120 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 02/16/2024-02/29/2024 16652 LB 

LB 20,000.000 

130 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 02/16/2024-02/29/2024 19129 LB 

LB 20,000.000 

140 LOT: 345236417 BATESVILLE MS / COOKEV... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 345236417 BATESVILLE MS / COOKEVILLE TN / 

150 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 02/16/2024-02/29/2024 38606 LB 

LB 21,000.000 

160 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 02/16/2024-02/29/2024 38506 LB 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

LB 

19,000.000 

170 LOT: 913542705 BATAVIA NY / BUFFALO N... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 913542705 BATAVIA NY / BUFFALO NY / 

HALFMOON NY / 

180 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 14020 LB 

LB 10,000.000 

190 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 14207 LB 

LB 10,000.000 

200 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 12065 LB 

LB 160.000 

210 100187 PORK HAM WATERAD SLC FRZ PKG-8/5 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 12065 LB 

LB 19,840.000 

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

240,000.000 

220 PORK, FROZEN 

230 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 

240 DURHAM CA 

250 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 02/16/2024-02/29/2024 95938 LB 

38,000.000 

260 NAMPA ID 

270 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 83687 LB 

38,000.000 

280 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 83687 LB 

38,000.000 

290 KANSAS CITY MO 

300 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 64161 LB 

114,000.000 

310 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 02/16/2024-02/29/2024 64161 LB 

38,000.000 

320 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 64161 LB 

38,000.000 

330 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 64161 LB 

76,000.000 

340 LOT: 525365974 BOSTON MA / LOWELL MA / 

350 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 02118 LB 

28,480.000 

360 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 01854 LB 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

9,520.000 

Total Quantity for PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB LB 

418,000.000 

370 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 

380 LOS ANGELES CA 

390 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 90023 LB 

120,060.000 

400 SANFORD NC 

410 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 27330 LB 

320,160.000 

420 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 02/16/2024-02/29/2024 27330 LB 

240,120.000 

430 HARRISON OH 

440 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 45030 LB 

80,040.000 

450 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 02/16/2024-02/29/2024 45030 LB 

40,020.000 

460 PITTSTON PA 

470 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 02/16/2024-02/29/2024 18640 LB 

40,020.000 

480 NASHVILLE TN 

490 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 37208 LB 

40,020.000 

500 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 02/16/2024-02/29/2024 37208 LB 

40,020.000 

510 LOT: 19867 SANFORD NC 

520 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 27330 LB 

20,010.000 

530 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 27330 LB 

20,010.000 

540 LOT: 2024120700 SANFORD NC 

550 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 27330 LB 

33,636.000 

560 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 02/01/2024-02/15/2024 27330 LB 

6,384.000 

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

1,000,500.00 
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Information 

Description: 

Bid invitation number: 

12-3J14-24-B-0128 

2000009762 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

0 

Total Quantity for Invitation LB 

1,698,500.00 

0