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-0210 

Bid invitation number: 2000009857 

Purchasing Group: AMS Dairy 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 01/29/2024 13:00:00 

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

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

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

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CHEDDAR, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0210 WBSCM NO: 2000009857 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell CHEDDAR pursuant to the AMS 

Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are due by 1pm CT on 

February 12th, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on February 19th, 2024. Deliveries 

are to be made between APRIL 1st, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30th, 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. 

This solicitation is unrestricted. Products offered in response to this solicitation must be manufactured 

in a plant 

approved by USDA Dairy Programs. 

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. 

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

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

Document, 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. 
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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0210 

Bid invitation number: 2000009857 

"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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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0210 

Bid invitation number: 2000009857 

Certification Questions : 

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED. WHEN ANSWERING QUESTIONS, PLEASE UTILIZE 

ATTACHED BID CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS DOCUMENT. 

See attached documents: 

1 . Bid Certification Questions Dairy

 2 . MSCP 11

 3 . FINALDNAC6NaturalAmericanCheeseSpec2019_09 CRD 

Attributes : 

1. Food Modernization Act 

2. SAM 

2a. SAM Certs 

3. Amendment if applicable 

4. On Time Deliveries 

5. Commercial Brand Name 

6. Plant Location 

7. Supplier Agreement if applicable 

7a. Supplier Agreement submitted 

8. Product meets Commodity CRD 

9. Contact Name and Email 

9a. Emergency Contact 

10. Telecommunications 

10a. Telecommunications Equipment 

11. Enter Business Size Standard 

Permitted values: - SMALL BUSINESS 

- SMALL BUSINESS FARMER-OWNED COOP 

- LARGE BUSINESS FARMER-OWNED COOP 

- LARGE BUSINESS 

Bid invitation Item details 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

10 CHEESE, NATURAL AMER 

20 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0210 

Bid invitation number: 2000009857 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

30 IRVINE CA 

40 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 92618 LB 

33,600.000 

50 WOODLAND CA 

60 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 95776 LB 

33,600.000 

70 COMSTOCK PARK MI 

80 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 49321 LB 

33,600.000 

90 PLANO TX 

100 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 75075 LB 

33,600.000 

110 LOT: 8249 GASSAWAY WV / HUNTINGTON WV / 

120 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 26624 LB 

22,392.000 

130 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 25701 LB 

11,208.000 

140 LOT: 937157068 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TUL... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 937157068 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TULSA OK / 

150 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 73179 LB 

20,160.000 

160 110843 CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 74106 LB 

13,440.000 

Total Quantity for CHEESE CHED YEL SHRED-PKG 6/2 LB LB 

201,600.000 

Total Quantity for Invitation LB 

201,600.000