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-0225 

Bid invitation number: 2000009874 

Purchasing Group: AMS-Domestic 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 02/01/2024 12:05:00 

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

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

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

Tendering text - Header : 

Please review all Solicitation documents. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Wheat Flour and Bakery Flour Products 

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

due by 1:00 pm CT on 02/13/2023. Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on 02/16/2023. 

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

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. 

TRUCK UNLOAD APPOINTMENT # At least 72 hours in advance of delivery, contact a responsible 

representative at the applicable WBSCM Purchase Order Item#s Ship-to-Address for an unload 

appointment. Reference the WBSCM Purchase Order Number, Item Number and when provided, the 

Sales Order Number and item Number that a particular appointment is being made for. 

Offshore Items. 

Items for delivery to offshore locations require the contractor to arrange and pay for ocean 

transportation in addition to the land transportation. Offshore examples are Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the 

Virgin Islands. Offshore locations are identified by the cities and postal abbreviations shown at the level 

3 Item data. 

Contractors offering on Items for the State of Hawaii can offer a delivered price to the Port in Los 

Angeles, California or a delivered price to the final destinations in the State of Hawaii. If the Contractor 

offers a price to the State of Hawaii, the Offeror should also indicate the price to the Port in Los 

Angeles, California. 

In regard to offering on Hawaii items, contractors should access the attached Offshore Bidding Job Aid 

or contact the WBSCM Service Desk at wbscm.servicedesk@caci.com. 

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations 47.303-8 F.a.s. vessel, port of shipment, (a), (2) (i), 

(ii) contractors offering to deliver Hawaii items to the Port of Los Angeles are responsible for payment 

of West Coast Wharfage fees. Wharfage fees will be billed to the offeror who receives the contract 

award. 

Ocean transportation questions should be directed to USDA/Farm Service Agency at 816 926 6176. 

This Acquisition has up to 10% Small Business Set-Aside for Bakery Flour items and 75% Small 
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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0225 

Bid invitation number: 2000009874 

Business Set-Aside for Wheat Flour items. All other items are Unrestricted. Any small business concern 

proposing to furnish a product that it did not itself manufacture must furnish the product of a small 

business and, by the offer due date/local time, submit the corresponding supplier agreement to, 

Attention: Contracting Officer. The supplier agreement shall: be in effect between the offeror and the 

product manufacturer for the period of contract performance, certify compliance with the applicable 

solicitation requirements, be on the product manufacturer's company letterhead, and be signed by both 

parties. A prospective contractor will be required to provide written evidence of a proposed 

subcontractor#s responsibility including Plant Sanitation and Food Defense surveys. The Contracting 

Officer will directly determine a prospective subcontractor#s responsibility, per FAR 9.104-4. 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. 

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. 

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

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated November 7, 2023, the Commodity Requirements 

Document for Wheat Flour and Bakery Flour Products dated September 2023, 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)." 
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Domestic Commodity Invitation 

Information 

Description: 

Bid invitation number: 

12-3J14-24-B-0225 

2000009874 

Certification Questions : 

Please answer all Bid Certification Questions. 

See attached documents:

 1 . Domestic Bid Certification Questions

 2 . Master Solicitation

 3 . CRD 

Attributes : 

1. Food Safety Modernization Act 

3. System for Award Management (SAM) 

3a. SAM Representations and Certifications 

4. Amendments to Solicitation 

5. Timely Deliveries 

Permitted values: - HAVE BEEN DELIVERED 

- HAVE NOT BEEN DELIVERED 

- NO PREVIOUS CONTRACTS 

6. Brand Name and Pack Size 

7. Plant Locations 

8. Supplier Agreements 

Permitted values: - YES 

- NO 

- N/A 

8a. Supplier Agreement-Capability Requirements 

Permitted values: - YES 

- NO 

- NOT APPLICABLE 

9. Commodity Specifications 

10. Person Submitting Offer 

10a. Emergency Point of Contact 

11. Offeror represents that IAW 52.204-25, it does not use covered telecommunications equipment 

or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications 

equipment or services. 

11a. #Offeror represents that IAW FAR 52.204-25, it will not provide covered telecommunications 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0225 

Bid invitation number: 2000009874 

equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other 

contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. 

Bid invitation Item details 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

10 FLOUR, BAKERY 

20 FLOUR BAKER HARD WHT BLCH-BULK 

30 BALTIMORE MD 

40 100417 FLOUR BAKER HARD WHT BLCH-BULK 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 21224 LB 

90,000.000 

50 100417 FLOUR BAKER HARD WHT BLCH-BULK 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 21224 LB 

90,000.000 

60 100417 FLOUR BAKER HARD WHT BLCH-BULK 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 21224 LB 

90,000.000 

70 100417 FLOUR BAKER HARD WHT BLCH-BULK 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 21236 LB 

180,000.000 

80 100417 FLOUR BAKER HARD WHT BLCH-BULK 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 21236 LB 

90,000.000 

90 100417 FLOUR BAKER HARD WHT BLCH-BULK 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 21236 LB 

45,000.000 

100 100417 FLOUR BAKER HARD WHT BLCH-BULK 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 21236 LB 

135,000.000 

Total Quantity for FLOUR BAKER HARD WHT BLCH-BULK LB 

720,000.000 

110 FLOUR BAKER HEARTH UNBLCH-BULK 

120 HATFIELD PA 

130 100420 FLOUR BAKER HEARTH UNBLCH-BULK 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 19440 LB 

135,000.000 

Total Quantity for FLOUR BAKER HEARTH UNBLCH-BULK LB 

135,000.000 

140 FLOUR HIGH GLUTEN BAG-50 LB 

150 ROMULUS MI 

160 110482 FLOUR HIGH GLUTEN BAG-50 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 48174 LB 

43,200.000 

Total Quantity for FLOUR HIGH GLUTEN BAG-50 LB LB 

43,200.000 

170 FLOUR, WHEAT 

180 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 LB 

190 FRESNO CA 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bid invitation number: 2000009874 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

200 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 93725 LB 

LB 42,840.000 

210 LONG BEACH CA 

220 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 90813 LB 

LB 42,840.000 

230 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 90813 LB 

LB 42,840.000 

240 RIVERSIDE CA 

250 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 92504 LB 

LB 42,840.000 

260 WOODLAND CA 

270 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 95776 LB 

LB 42,840.000 

280 EAST POINT GA 

290 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 30344 LB 

LB 42,840.000 

300 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 30344 LB 

LB 42,840.000 

310 ALEXANDRIA LA 

320 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 71301 LB 

LB 42,840.000 

330 BALTIMORE MD 

340 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 21227 LB 

LB 42,840.000 

350 AUBURN ME 

360 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 04210 LB 

LB 42,840.000 

370 KANSAS CITY MO 

380 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 64161 LB 

LB 85,680.000 

390 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 64161 LB 

LB 85,680.000 

400 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 64161 LB 

LB 85,680.000 

410 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 64161 LB 

LB 85,680.000 

420 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 64161 LB 

LB 128,520.000 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION 

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Information 

Description: 

Bid invitation number: 

12-3J14-24-B-0225 

2000009874 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

430 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

440 FARGO ND 

06/16/2024-06/30/2024 64161 

85,680.000 

LB 

450 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 58102 

42,840.000 

LB 

460 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 58102 

42,840.000 

LB 

470 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

480 BRONX NY 

06/16/2024-06/30/2024 58102 

42,840.000 

LB 

490 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 10474 

42,840.000 

LB 

500 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 10474 

42,840.000 

LB 

510 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 10474 

42,840.000 

LB 

520 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

530 GROVE CITY OH 

06/01/2024-06/15/2024 10474 

42,840.000 

LB 

540 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 43123 

42,840.000 

LB 

550 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 43123 

42,840.000 

LB 

560 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

570 PORTLAND OR 

06/16/2024-06/30/2024 43123 

42,840.000 

LB 

580 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

590 PLANO TX 

05/16/2024-05/31/2024 97211 

42,840.000 

LB 

600 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 75075 

42,840.000 

LB 

610 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 75075 

42,840.000 

LB 

620 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

630 VICTORIA TX 

06/01/2024-06/15/2024 75075 

42,840.000 

LB 

640 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 

LB

 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 77901 

42,840.000 

LB 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bid invitation number: 2000009874 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

650 LORTON VA 

660 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 22079 LB 

LB 42,840.000 

670 VERONA VA 

680 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 24482 LB 

LB 42,840.000 

690 WEST MILWAUKEE WI 

700 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 53219 LB 

LB 42,840.000 

710 LOT: 15250367 HELENA MT 

720 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 59620 LB 

LB 39,120.000 

730 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 59620 LB 

LB 3,720.000 

740 LOT: 78120331 BETHEL HEIGHTS AR / JON... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 78120331 BETHEL HEIGHTS AR / JONESBORO AR / 

VAN BUREN AR / 

750 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 72764 LB 

LB 12,000.000 

760 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 72404 LB 

LB 16,000.000 

770 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 72956 LB 

LB 14,840.000 

780 LOT: 190429337 GREELEY CO / LOUISVILL... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 190429337 GREELEY CO / LOUISVILLE CO / 

LOVELAND CO / 

790 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 80631 LB 

LB 17,160.000 

800 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 80027 LB 

LB 11,120.000 

810 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 80538 LB 

LB 14,560.000 

820 LOT: 303577958 DES MOINES IA / SIOUX ... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 303577958 DES MOINES IA / SIOUX CITY IA / 

OMAHA NE / 

830 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 50316 LB 

LB 33,360.000 

840 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 51105 LB 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0225 

Bid invitation number: 2000009874 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

LB 

5,240.000 

850 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 68127 LB 

LB 4,240.000 

860 LOT: 640224497 MERIDIAN ID / POCATELL... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 640224497 MERIDIAN ID / POCATELLO ID / 

870 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 83642 LB 

LB 28,560.000 

880 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 83201 LB 

LB 14,280.000 

890 LOT: 757858031 FLINT MI / OSSINEKE MI / 

900 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 48507 LB 

LB 21,400.000 

910 100400 FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 49766 LB 

LB 21,440.000 

Total Quantity for FLOUR ALL PURP ENRCH BLCH BAG-8/5 LB LB 

2,013,480.00 

0 

920 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100% BAG-8/5 LB 

930 CHICAGO IL 

940 110857 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100% 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 60632 LB 

BAG-8/5 LB 40,000.000 

950 110857 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100% 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 60632 LB 

BAG-8/5 LB 40,000.000 

960 110857 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100% 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 60632 LB 

BAG-8/5 LB 40,000.000 

970 KANSAS CITY MO 

980 110857 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100% 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 64161 LB 

BAG-8/5 LB 40,000.000 

990 LAS VEGAS NV 

1000 110857 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100% 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 89030 LB 

BAG-8/5 LB 40,000.000 

1010 BRONX NY 

1020 110857 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100% 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 10474 LB 

BAG-8/5 LB 40,000.000 

1030 HOUSTON TX 

1040 110857 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100% 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 77029 LB 

BAG-8/5 LB 40,000.000 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0225 

Bid invitation number: 2000009874 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

1050 ODESSA TX 

1060 110857 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100% 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 79761 LB 

BAG-8/5 LB 40,000.000 

Total Quantity for FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT 100% LB 

BAG-8/5 LB 320,000.000 

1070 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT BLEND BAG-8/5 LB 

1080 SAN ANTONIO TX 

1090 110211 FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT BLEND 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 78217 LB 

BAG-8/5 LB 42,840.000 

Total Quantity for FLOUR WHITE WHOLE WHEAT BLEND LB 

BAG-8/5 LB 42,840.000 

1100 FLOUR WHOLE WHEAT BAG-50 LB 

1110 WEST JORDAN UT 

1120 100409 FLOUR WHOLE WHEAT BAG-50 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 84095 LB 

86,400.000 

1130 100409 FLOUR WHOLE WHEAT BAG-50 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 84095 LB 

43,200.000 

Total Quantity for FLOUR WHOLE WHEAT BAG-50 LB LB 

129,600.000 

Total Quantity for Invitation LB 

3,404,120.00 

0