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-0121 

Bid invitation number: 2000009753 

Purchasing Group: AMS-Livestock 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 12/05/2023 17:30:00 

Offer Due Date : 12/13/2023 13:00:00 

Opening date: 12/13/2023 13:00:00 

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

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POLLOCK SOLICITATION NO: 2000009753 

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

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

Assistance Programs. Bids are due by 1pm CT on December 13, 2023. Acceptances will be 

announced by 11:59pm, December 20, 2023. Deliveries are to be made between March 1, 2024 

through June 30, 2024. 

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Chyra Lewis (chyra.lewis@usda.gov) and the Contracting 

Officer is Adele Jackson Croal (Adele.l.croal@usda.gov). Any questions or concerns regarding this 

solicitation should be addressed to the Contract Specialist first. 

Material 110601 is thirty (30%) Small Business Set-Aside - See FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small 

Business Set-Aside. NAICS Code 311710 - Business size 750 employees or less apply to this 

requirement. 

* * 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.* * 

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. 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, 
 

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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0121 

Bid invitation number: 2000009753 

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, 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. 

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. A "HELP" button provides detailed 

instructions or call (202) 720-4517 for assistance. 

Inquiries about the AMS Master Solicitation dated November 2023; Supplement 509 Alaska Pollock 

Products dated August 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 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 CP - November 2023 
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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0121 

Bid invitation number: 2000009753 

2 . Supplement 509 Alaska Pollock Products -- August 2021 

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-0121 

Bid invitation number: 2000009753 

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING 

DATE OF LAST SURVEY 

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 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. 

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 FISH, FROZEN 

20 ATLANTIC POLLOCK FILLET FRZ PKG-20/2 LB 

30 LOT: 522468715 BATESVILLE MS / JACKSO... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 522468715 BATESVILLE MS / JACKSON MS / 

40 111291 ATLANTIC POLLOCK FILLET FRZ PKG-20/2 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 38606 CS 

LB 225.000 

50 111291 ATLANTIC POLLOCK FILLET FRZ PKG-20/2 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 39201 CS 

LB 675.000 

60 LOT: 670731914 BATESVILLE MS / JACKSO... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 670731914 BATESVILLE MS / JACKSON MS / 

70 111291 ATLANTIC POLLOCK FILLET FRZ PKG-20/2 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 38606 CS 

LB 225.000 

80 111291 ATLANTIC POLLOCK FILLET FRZ PKG-20/2 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 39201 CS 

LB 675.000 

90 LOT: 777846045 BATESVILLE MS / JACKSO... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 777846045 BATESVILLE MS / JACKSON MS / 

100 111291 ATLANTIC POLLOCK FILLET FRZ PKG-20/2 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 38606 CS 

LB 225.000 

110 111291 ATLANTIC POLLOCK FILLET FRZ PKG-20/2 04/16/2024-04/30/2024 39201 CS 

LB 675.000 

Total Quantity for ATLANTIC POLLOCK FILLET FRZ PKG-20/2 CS 

LB 2,700.000 

120 FISH AK PLCK FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB 

130 DURHAM CA 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0121 

Bid invitation number: 2000009753 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

140 110345 FISH AK PLCK FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 95938 LB 

38,000.000 

Total Quantity for FISH AK PLCK FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB LB 

38,000.000 

150 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB 

160 DURHAM CA 

170 110850 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 95938 LB 

LB 38,000.000 

180 110850 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 95938 LB 

LB 38,000.000 

190 INDIO CA 

200 110850 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 92201 LB 

LB 38,000.000 

210 MODESTO CA 

220 110850 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 95351 LB 

LB 38,000.000 

230 VINELAND NJ 

240 110850 FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 08360 LB 

LB 38,000.000 

Total Quantity for FISH AK POLLOCK STICKS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB LB 

190,000.000 

Total Quantity for Invitation LB 

230,700.000