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-0235 

Bid invitation number: 2000009886 

Purchasing Group: AMS-Livestock 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 02/07/2024 15:00:00 

Offer Due Date : 02/15/2024 13:00:00 

Opening date: 02/15/2024 13:00:00 

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

Tendering text - Header : 

COOKED AND FROZEN BEEF PRODUCTS, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0235 WBSCM NO: 

2000009886 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell COOKED AND FROZEN BEEF 

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

Bids are due by 02/15/2024. Acceptances will be announced by 11:59 pm CT 02/22/2024. Deliveries 

are to be made between April 1, 2024 and April 30, 2024. 

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Lauren Heer lauren.heer@usda.gov and the Contracting 

Officer is Carrie Meyers. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be addressed to 

the specialist first. 

Materials 100134 and 110322 are 100% Small Business Set-aside. See FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small 

Business Set-Aside. NAICS code 311611 Business size 1,150 employees or less apply to this 

requirement. 

Material 110711 is 50% Small Business Set-aside. See FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business 

Set-Aside. NAICS code 311611 Business size 1,150 employees or less apply to this requirement. 

Material 110346 is %10 SDVOSB. 

Material 110348 and 110349 is full and open. 

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. 

* * 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. 
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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0235 

Bid invitation number: 2000009886 

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 Island 

(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 

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 404 COOKED BEEF AND 

PORK August 2022, or Supplement 211 Ground Beef Items March 2023 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: 
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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0235 

Bid invitation number: 2000009886 

1 . Supplement 404 Cooked Frozen Beef and Pork Products August 2022

 2 . AMS Master Solicitation November 7, 2023

 3 . Supplement 211 Ground Beef Items March 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-0235 

Bid invitation number: 2000009886 

- No 

- N/A 

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

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING 

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

Network (GDSN) Reporting located at: 

Permitted values: - YES 

- NO 

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. 

Bid invitation Item details 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

10 BEEF, COOKED 

20 BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB 

30 POMONA CA 

40 100134 BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 91767 LB 

80,000.000 

50 GAITHERSBURG MD 

60 100134 BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 20879 LB 

40,000.000 

Total Quantity for BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB LB 

120,000.000 

70 BEEF PATTY CKD FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 LB 

80 PHOENIX AZ 

90 110711 BEEF PATTY CKD FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 85043 LB 

LB 38,000.000 

100 TAUNTON MA 

110 110711 BEEF PATTY CKD FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 02780 LB 

LB 38,000.000 

120 NEWARK NJ 

130 110711 BEEF PATTY CKD FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 07114 LB 

LB 76,000.000 

140 VINELAND NJ 

150 110711 BEEF PATTY CKD FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 08360 LB 

LB 38,000.000 

160 DALLAS TX 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0235 

Bid invitation number: 2000009886 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

170 110711 BEEF PATTY CKD FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 75215 LB 

LB 38,000.000 

180 LOT: 89416297 NEWARK NJ / VINELAND NJ / 

190 110711 BEEF PATTY CKD FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 07114 LB 

LB 19,000.000 

200 110711 BEEF PATTY CKD FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 08360 LB 

LB 19,000.000 

210 LOT: 561993582 SAN ANTONIO TX 

220 110711 BEEF PATTY CKD FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78249 LB 

LB 19,000.000 

230 110711 BEEF PATTY CKD FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78250 LB 

LB 19,000.000 

Total Quantity for BEEF PATTY CKD FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 LB LB 

304,000.000 

240 BEEF, GROUND 

250 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA CTN-40 LB 

260 LOUISVILLE KY 

270 110349 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 40208 LB 

CTN-40 LB 38,000.000 

280 TAUNTON MA 

290 110349 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 02780 LB 

CTN-40 LB 38,000.000 

300 HUNTINGDON PA 

310 110349 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 16652 LB 

CTN-40 LB 76,000.000 

320 PHILADELPHIA PA 

330 110349 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 19129 LB 

CTN-40 LB 38,000.000 

340 CRANSTON RI 

350 110349 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 02920 LB 

CTN-40 LB 38,000.000 

360 LOT: 12440 STURBRIDGE MA / TAUNTON MA / 

370 110349 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 01566 LB 

CTN-40 LB 9,520.000 

380 110349 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 02780 LB 

CTN-40 LB 28,480.000 

Total Quantity for BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA CTN-40 LB 

LB 266,000.000 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0235 

Bid invitation number: 2000009886 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

390 BEEF 100% PTY 90/10 FRZ 2.0MMA CTN-40 LB 

400 BAKERSFIELD CA 

410 110346 BEEF 100% PTY 90/10 FRZ 2.0MMA 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 93301 LB 

CTN-40 LB 38,000.000 

420 LOT: 952145912 CONCORD NH 

430 110346 BEEF 100% PTY 90/10 FRZ 2.0MMA 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 03301 LB 

CTN-40 LB 1,200.000 

440 110346 BEEF 100% PTY 90/10 FRZ 2.0MMA 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 03301 LB 

CTN-40 LB 36,800.000 

Total Quantity for BEEF 100% PTY 90/10 FRZ 2.0MMA CTN-40 LB 

LB 76,000.000 

450 BEEF SPP PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 LB 

460 CREEDMOOR NC 

470 110348 BEEF SPP PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0 MMA 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 27522 LB 

CTN-40 LB 38,000.000 

Total Quantity for BEEF SPP PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0 MMA CTN-40 LB 

LB 38,000.000 

Total Quantity for Invitation LB 

804,000.000