United States Department of Agriculture 

1400 Independence Avenue, 

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Washington, DC 20036 

SOLICITATION 

Domestic Commodity Invitation 

Bid invitation Overview 

Information 

Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0227 

Bid invitation number: 2000009876 

Purchasing Group: AMS-Livestock 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 02/06/2024 11:00:00 

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

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

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

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PORK PRODUCTS, SOLICITATION NO: 12-3J14-24-B-0227 WBSCM NO:2000009876 

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

the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due on 

February 13, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 11:59 pm CT on February 20, 2024. 

Deliveries are to be made between March 16, 2024 through June 30, 2024. 

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Kevin Day, Kevin.Day@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. 

Material 100193 is full and open. 

This solicitation is a one hundred percent (100%) Small Business Set Aside for Material 110380 (Pork 

Chops) - See FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside. NAICS Code 311611 Business size 

1000 employees or less apply to this requirement. 

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 
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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0227 

Bid invitation number: 2000009876 

be uploaded in WBSCM, and to be submitted with their bids. 

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 302, Frozen Pork 

Picnics and Leg Roast Items dated August 2017, Supplement 304 Pork Loin Chops, Center Cut, 

Boneless, Frozen 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 . AMS Master Solicitation November 7, 2023

 2 . Supplement 302 Pork Picnics and Leg Roast -- August 2017 
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Bid invitation number: 2000009876 

3 . Supplement 304 Pork Loin-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 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0227 

Bid invitation number: 2000009876 

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING 

DATE OF LAST SURVEY 

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

(GDSN) Reporting located at: 

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/GS1_GDSN_ListofRequiredProducts.xlsx. 

Offeror certifies that complete and accurate product information will be submitted to GS1 GDSN no 

later 20 days after contract award, if the awarded contract includes item(s) from the List of 

Required Products for GS1 GDSN reporting. 

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 PORK, FROZEN 

20 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 

30 DURHAM CA 

40 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 95938 LB 

38,000.000 

50 SAN JOSE CA 

60 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 95125 LB 

38,000.000 

70 BALTIMORE MD 

80 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 21227 LB 

38,000.000 

90 KANSAS CITY MO 

100 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 64161 LB 

38,000.000 

110 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 64161 LB 

38,000.000 

120 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 64161 LB 

38,000.000 

130 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 64161 LB 

38,000.000 

140 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 64161 LB 

38,000.000 

150 LOT: 93855362 FORT SMITH AR / VAN BUR... 

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160 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 72901 LB 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0227 

Bid invitation number: 2000009876 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

10,000.000 

170 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 72956 LB 

28,000.000 

180 LOT: 403963526 BOSTON MA / SHREWSBURY... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 403963526 BOSTON MA / SHREWSBURY MA / 

190 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 02118 LB 

28,480.000 

200 110380 PORK CHOPS BNLS FRZ PKG-40/1 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 01545 LB 

9,520.000 

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

380,000.000 

210 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 

220 LOS ANGELES CA 

230 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 90023 LB 

120,060.000 

240 SANFORD NC 

250 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 27330 LB 

440,220.000 

260 HARRISON OH 

270 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 45030 LB 

80,040.000 

280 NASHVILLE TN 

290 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 37208 LB 

40,020.000 

300 LOT: 458933470 NASHVILLE TN 

310 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 37208 LB 

8,000.000 

320 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 37208 LB 

4,000.000 

330 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 37208 LB 

28,020.000 

340 LOT: 667090815 FAIRFIELD OH 

350 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 45014 LB 

5,375.000 

360 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 45014 LB 

34,645.000 

370 LOT: 847127541 HARRISON OH 
 

 

 

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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0227 

Bid invitation number: 2000009876 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

380 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 45030 LB 

20,010.000 

390 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 45030 LB 

20,010.000 

400 LOT: 2023110101 HARRISON OH 

410 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 45030 LB 

3,000.000 

420 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 45030 LB 

37,020.000 

430 LOT: 2024011600 LOS ANGELES CA 

440 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 90023 LB 

16,325.000 

450 100193 PORK PICNIC BNLS FRZ CTN-60 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 90023 LB 

23,695.000 

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

880,440.000 

Total Quantity for Invitation LB 

1,260,440.00 

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