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-0226 

Bid invitation number: 2000009875 

Purchasing Group: AMS-Domestic 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 02/02/2024 13:00:00 

Offer Due Date : 02/16/2024 13:00:00 

Opening date: 02/16/2024 13:00:00 

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

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WILD RICE, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0226, WBSCM NO: 2000009875 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to WILD RICE, Traditionally-harvested (WRTH) 

for USDA/Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations. AMS is seeking a total quantity of 75,000 

pounds. WRTH procured under this Solicitation will be delivered to NW PARIS BROTHERS-MO 2200. 

The WRTH supplied under this Solicitation must be mechanically parched using only wood. The WRTH 

shall be in 25/1-pound packages. The Wild Rice shall be from Harvest year 2023. Bids are due by 1pm 

CT on February 16, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on February 23, 2024. Delivery 

period is for April 01, 2024 through April 15, 2024. 

This acquisition is Unrestricted. 

NOTICE OF INDIAN INCENTIVE PROGRAM 

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 26.102 Policy (Policy) the Indian 

Incentive Program will apply. The Policy states: "Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic 

enterprises shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in performing contracts 

awarded by Federal agencies. In fulfilling this requirement, the Indian Incentive Program allows an 

incentive payment equal to 5 percent of the amount paid to a subcontractor in performing the contract, 

if the contract so authorizes and the subcontractor is an Indian organization or Indian owned economic 

enterprise." 

NAICS Codes/Size Standards: 

See Master Solicitation for Commodity Procurements-Domestic Programs(MSCP-D) at 

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/MSCP.pdf 

Commodity Requirements: 

In accordance with WILD Rice Commercial Item Description A-A-20378 and the Wild Rice Commodity 

Requirements Document (WR2) the Wild Rice procured under this Solicitation shall be: 

Type I or II: Wild rice (Zizania palustris L. or Zizania aquatica) 

Growing condition 1: Lake and/or river grown 

Harvesting a: Hand harvested 

Processing 2): Mechanically parched 

Note: WILD Rice that is mechanically parched shall be parched using only wood. 

The Wild Rice Commercial Item Description is available at: 

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/CID%20Wild%20Rice.pdf 

The Wild Rice Commodity Requirements Document is available at: 

https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/WildRiceCommodityRequirementsDocument%28WR2% 

29%20effective%2007-28-2016.pdf 
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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0226 

Bid invitation number: 2000009875 

STORAGE: 

Wild Rice shall be stored in a freezer at temperatures not exceeding 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Wild Rice 

stored at an ambient temperature will not be warrantied. 

QUALITY ASSURANCE: 

In accordance with Wild Rice Commercial Item Description A-A-20378 (CID) and the Wild Rice 

Commodity Requirements Document (WR2) the quality of the Wild Rice shall be assured by testing and 

a Certificate of Conformance. In the Analytical Requirements of the CID replace Section 7 with: Testing 

of the Wild Rice shall be completed in accordance with customary commercial practices. In the Quality 

Assurance of the CID Section 10 the following applies: Manufacturer#s/distributor#s certification: The 

manufacturer/distributor must certify via a Certificate of Conformance or other adequate documentation 

(in accordance with customary commercial practices) that the Wild Rice distributed meets or exceeds 

the requirements of this CID. Contractors shall notify the Government immediately of lots that fail to 

meet contract requirements. 

WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS: 

The permissible variation shall be limited to 0.5% decrease. This decrease shall apply to the WBSCM 

Purchase Order item quantity (i.e. net weight). 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. 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 07, 2023, the Commodity Requirements 

Document for Wild Rice dated July 2016, 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 
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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0226 

Bid invitation number: 2000009875 

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-0226 

Bid invitation number: 2000009875 

Certification Questions : 

Please answer all Bid Certification Questions. Please utilize the attached Bid Certification Questions 

document when answering. 

See attached documents: 

1 . Master Solicitation

 2 . Bid Certification Questions

 3 . Wild Rice CRD

 4 . Wild Rice CID 

Attributes : 

1. System for Award Management (SAM). 

2. System for Award Management (SAM) - changes to this Solicitation. 

3. Amendment to Solicitation. 

4. All USDA contracts with the Offeror that have a Not-Later-Than date prior to the solicitation 

opening: 

Permitted values: - HAVE BEEN DELIVERED 

- HAVE NOT BEEN DELIVERED 

- NO PREVIOUS CONTRACTS 

5. Brand name and pack size 

6. Supplier Agreements: 

Permitted values: - YES 

- NO 

- N/A 

6a. Supplier Agreement-Capability Requirements 

Permitted values: - YES 

- NO 

- NOT APPLICABLE 

7. Commodity Specifications 

8. Offeror Contact information 

8a. Emergency Point of Contact 

Bid invitation Item details 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 
 

 

 

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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0226 

Bid invitation number: 2000009875 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

10 RICE, WILD 

20 RICE WILD PKG-25/1 LB 

30 KANSAS CITY MO 

40 110830 RICE WILD PKG-25/1 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 64161 

75,000.000 

LB 

Total Quantity for RICE WILD PKG-25/1 LB 

75,000.000 

LB 

Total Quantity for Invitation 

75,000.000 

LB