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-0167 

Bid invitation number: 2000009809 

Purchasing Group: AMS Dairy 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 01/09/2024 13:00:00 

Offer Due Date : 01/23/2024 13:00:00 

Opening date: 01/23/2024 13:00:00 

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

Tendering text - Header : 

Mozzarella String Cheese, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0167 WBSCM NO: 2000009809 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Mozzarella String Cheese pursuant to 

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

CT on January 23, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 5pm CT on February 6, 2024. Deliveries 

are to be made between April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. 

This Acquisition is 35% Set-Aside for Small Business and will have HUBZone preference. 

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. 

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. 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, 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. 

"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-0167 

Bid invitation number: 2000009809 

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-0167 

Bid invitation number: 2000009809 

Certification Questions : 

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

ATTACHED BID CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS DOCUMENT. 

See attached documents: 

1 . Master Solicitation

 2 . Bid Cert Questions

 3 . MOZZARELLA 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, MOZZARELLA 

20 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING BOX-360/1 OZ 
 

 

 

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SOLICITATION 

Domestic Commodity Invitation 

Information 

Description: 

Bid invitation number: 

12-3J14-24-B-0167 

2000009809 

Item Material Description Required by 

30 FRESNO CA 

40 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 

BOX-360/1 OZ

50 LOT: 82846254 NEWARK NJ / VINELAND NJ / 

60 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 

BOX-360/1 OZ

ZipCode Quantity 

93722 

18,900.000 

07114 

18,900.000 

LB 

LB 

70 110396 CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 

BOX-360/1 OZ

Total Quantity for CHEESE MOZ LM PT SKM STRING 

BOX-360/1 OZ 

08360 

15,120.000 

52,920.000 

LB 

LB 

Total Quantity for Invitation 

52,920.000 

LB