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-0218 

Bid invitation number: 2000009865 

Purchasing Group: AMS-Fruit and Veg 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 01/30/2024 12:00:00 

Offer Due Date : 02/14/2024 15:00:00 

Opening date: 02/14/2024 15:00:00 

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

Tendering text - Header : 

CANNED SOUP (Vegetable), SOLICITATION NO: 2000009865 

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

Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and Nutrition 

Assistance Programs. Acceptances will be announced by midnight February 22, 2024. Deliveries are 

to be made between 

April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. 

The specialist for this solicitation is Carol Givens-Verser (carol.givens-verser@usda.gov). The contracting 

officer for this solicitation is Kelli Dawkins (kelli.dawkins@usda.gov). Please contact the specialist first, 

with questions regarding the requirements of this solicitation. Do not discuss your bid prices with the 

specialist or contracting officer before award. 

There is a probationary period for new-to-AMS contractors and existing contractors bidding on new 

products in which awards may be limited to 10 truckloads per product. Contractor must demonstrate 

successful delivery of at least five (5) truckloads of [new] 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. 

The Quantity Tolerance section of the specification document, "Contractor will be allowed a tolerance 

on the final delivery of plus or minus 50 cases of each product, from each shipping point named in the 

purchase order", is not applicable to this solicitation. USDA will not pay for any cases exceeding the 

contracted quantity. 

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 

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

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. 
 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0218 

Bid invitation number: 2000009865 

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. 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 Master Solicitation dated November 2023; Specification for Canned Soup dated July 

2021; 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 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: 

1 . Commodity Specification for Canned Soup

 2 . MSCP-D 11-7-2023 

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). 
 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0218 

Bid invitation number: 2000009865 

Timely performance: Offeror and any subcontractor have completed required performance of any 

USDA contract prior to this bid opening. 

Permitted values: - There are no existing contracts/purchase orders 

- Have not been delivered, but the Offeror has notified the Contracting Officer 

- Have not been delivered 

- Have been delivered 

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). 

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

Network (GDSN) Reporting located at: 

Permitted values: - YES 

- NO 

- N/A 

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. 

1C) 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. 

Offeror acknowledges receipt of the amendment(s) to the solicitation. Select N/A if no amendment 

was issued to the solicitation. 

Permitted values: - N/A 

- No 

- Yes 

Bid invitation Item details 

Item Material Description

10 VEGETABLE, CANNED 

20 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 

30 PHOENIX AZ 

Required by ZipCode Quantity 

40 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1

50 BAKERSFIELD CA 

04/01/2024-04/15/2024 85009 

2,200.000 

CS 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION 

Domestic Commodity Invitation 

Information 

Description: 

Bid invitation number: 

12-3J14-24-B-0218 

2000009865 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

60 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1

70 GARDEN GROVE CA 

06/01/2024-06/15/2024 93307 

2,200.000 

CS 

80 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 92841 

2,200.000 

CS 

90 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 92841 

2,200.000 

CS 

100 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1

110 INDUSTRY CA 

06/01/2024-06/15/2024 92841 

2,200.000 

CS 

120 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 90601 

4,400.000 

CS 

130 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 90601 

4,400.000 

CS 

140 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1

150 MODESTO CA 

06/01/2024-06/15/2024 90601 

4,400.000 

CS 

160 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1

170 RIVERSIDE CA 

05/01/2024-05/15/2024 95358 

2,200.000 

CS 

180 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1

190 SAN DIEGO CA 

05/01/2024-05/15/2024 92504 

2,200.000 

CS 

200 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 92121 

2,200.000 

CS 

210 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1

220 SAN FRANCISCO CA 

06/01/2024-06/15/2024 92121 

2,200.000 

CS 

230 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1

240 WINCHESTER KY 

04/01/2024-04/15/2024 94107 

2,200.000 

CS 

250 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1

260 OAK PARK MI 

06/16/2024-06/30/2024 40391 

2,200.000 

CS 

270 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1

280 KANSAS CITY MO 

05/16/2024-05/31/2024 48237 

2,200.000 

CS 

290 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 64161 CS 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0218 

Bid invitation number: 2000009865 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

11,000.000 

300 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 64161 CS 

11,000.000 

310 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 64161 CS 

8,800.000 

320 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 64161 CS 

11,000.000 

330 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 64161 CS 

11,000.000 

340 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 64161 CS 

11,000.000 

350 FARGO ND 

360 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 58102 CS 

2,200.000 

370 LAS VEGAS NV 

380 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 89030 CS 

2,200.000 

390 BRENTWOOD NY 

400 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 11717 CS 

2,200.000 

410 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 11717 CS 

2,200.000 

420 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 11717 CS 

2,200.000 

430 ELMSFORD NY 

440 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 10523 CS 

2,200.000 

450 CLEVELAND OH 

460 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 44110 CS 

2,200.000 

470 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 44110 CS 

2,200.000 

480 GREENVILLE SC 

490 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 29611 CS 

2,200.000 

500 PLANO TX 

510 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 75075 CS 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0218 

Bid invitation number: 2000009865 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

2,200.000 

520 WEST MILWAUKEE WI 

530 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 53219 CS 

2,200.000 

540 LOT: 33016730 BAKER LA / NEW ORLEANS ... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 33016730 BAKER LA / NEW ORLEANS LA / 

550 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 70714 CS 

1,100.000 

560 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 70126 CS 

1,100.000 

570 LOT: 130551698 STOCKTON CA / WOODLAND... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 130551698 STOCKTON CA / WOODLAND CA / 

580 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 95205 CS 

1,100.000 

590 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 95776 CS 

1,100.000 

600 LOT: 131311278 DELHI LA / NEW ORLEANS... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 131311278 DELHI LA / NEW ORLEANS LA / 

610 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 71232 CS 

700.000 

620 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 70126 CS 

1,500.000 

630 LOT: 243555160 RICHMOND VA / VERONA VA / 

640 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 23220 CS 

1,100.000 

650 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 24482 CS 

1,100.000 

660 LOT: 421865047 MILTON FL / TALLAHASSE... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 421865047 MILTON FL / TALLAHASSEE FL / 

670 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 32583 CS 

1,004.000 

680 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 32310 CS 

1,196.000 

690 LOT: 555432206 ORWELL OH / TOLEDO OH / 

700 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 44076 CS 

550.000 

710 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 43609 CS 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0218 

Bid invitation number: 2000009865 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

1,650.000 

720 LOT: 561279452 BATH MI / BATTLE CREEK... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 561279452 BATH MI / BATTLE CREEK MI / FLINT MI 

/ 

730 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 48808 CS 

489.000 

740 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 49037 CS 

591.000 

750 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 48503 CS 

1,120.000 

760 LOT: 596657814 BATH MI / DETROIT MI / 

770 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 48808 CS 

450.000 

780 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 48238 CS 

1,750.000 

790 LOT: 605273351 BAKER LA / NEW ORLEANS... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 605273351 BAKER LA / NEW ORLEANS LA / 

800 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 70714 CS 

1,100.000 

810 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 70126 CS 

1,100.000 

820 LOT: 607725637 LAFAYETTE LA / NEW ORL... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 607725637 LAFAYETTE LA / NEW ORLEANS LA / 

830 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 70505 CS 

1,100.000 

840 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 70123 CS 

1,100.000 

850 LOT: 633966614 WASHINGTON DC 

860 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 20017 CS 

1,100.000 

870 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 20017 CS 

1,100.000 

880 LOT: 778753472 HOUSTON TX / VICTORIA ... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 778753472 HOUSTON TX / VICTORIA TX / 

890 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 77029 CS 

1,650.000 

900 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 77901 CS 
 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0218 

Bid invitation number: 2000009865 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

550.000 

910 LOT: 891782199 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TUL... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 891782199 OKLAHOMA CITY OK / TULSA OK / 

920 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 73179 CS 

1,320.000 

930 100321 SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 74106 CS 

880.000 

Total Quantity for SOUP VEGETABLE CAN-24/1 CS 

156,200.000 

Total Quantity for Invitation CS 

156,200.000