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-0243-0001 

Bid invitation number: 2000009894 

Purchasing Group: AMS-Fruit and Veg 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

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

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

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

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

Amendment Text : 

A01(02/07/2024) SLK 

This amendment is to correct the Tending text of this solicitation #2000009894: 

1. To remove: 

110470, APPLE SLICES FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB, Small Business 100%, SDVOB 10% & 100258, APPLE 

SLICES FRZ CTN-30 LB, Small Business 100%, SDVOB 10% . 

2. To update : 

110623 BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB Small Business 70% 

100243, BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-30 LB, Small Business 100%, SDVOB 10% 

111465 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-20/1 LB Small Business 100%, SDVOB 10% 

100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB Small Business 100%, 

110872 CHERRIES SWEET PITTED IQF BAG-12/2.5, Small Business 70%, 

Tendering text - Header : 

FROZEN FRUIT, SOLICITATION NO: 2000009894 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell FROZEN FRUIT 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 29, 2024. Deliveries are 

to be made between April 15, 2024 and June 30, 2024. 

The Specialist for this solicitation is Christa Banet (christa.banet@usda.gov) and the Contracting Officer 

is Samantha Klagenberg (samantha.klagenberg@usda.gov). Any questions or concern regarding this 

solicitation should be addressed to the specialist first. 

As a result of the Checkloading Phase Out Program, the requirements for check loading Frozen Fruit by 

USDA inspectors outlined in the attached Commodity Specifications are No Longer applicable. 

Note-Checkloading may still be performed on all, or part of the deliveries at the request and expense of 

the contractor; how ever, it is not required for Frozen Fruit awarded under this solicitation. Also, SCI 

will conduct periodic verifications of the vendors commercial practices to ensure they meet the 

contractual requirements. 

2023 is an acceptable crop year for these products. 

SET ASIDE: 

110623 BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB Small Business 50% 

100243, BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-30 LB, Small Business 100%, SDVOB 10% 

111465 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-20/1 LB Small Business 100%, SDVOB 10% 

100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB Small Business 100%, 
 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0243-0001 

Bid invitation number: 2000009894 

110872 CHERRIES SWEET PITTED IQF BAG-12/2.5, Small Business 70%, 

**For a new-to-USDA contractor and existing contractors who are bidding on new products, a 

probationary period may 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 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. 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. 

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. 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, the Commodity Specification for Frozen 

Fruit dated February 2022 for 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 
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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0243-0001 

Bid invitation number: 2000009894 

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 . CommoditySpecificationforFrozenFruitFebruary2022

 2 . MSCP-D (11-07-2023)

 3 . 2000009894_A01_Frozen Fruit 

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? 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0243-0001 

Bid invitation number: 2000009894 

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 

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. 

Bid invitation Item details 

Item Material Description

10 FRUIT, FROZEN 

20 BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB 

30 SAN DIEGO CA 

Required by ZipCode Quantity 

40 110623 BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 

50 SAN ANTONIO TX 

92123 

1,320.000 

CS 

60 110623 BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 78217 

Total Quantity for BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-12/2.5 LB 

1,320.000 

2,640.000 

CS 

CS 

70 BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-30 LB 

80 AUSTIN TX 

90 110624 BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-30 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78704 

Total Quantity for BLUEBERRY HIGHBUSH FRZ CTN-30 LB 

1,320.000 

1,320.000 

CS 

CS 

100 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-30 LB 

110 HUNTINGDON PA 

120 100243 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-30 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 

Total Quantity for BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-30 LB 

16652 

1,320.000 

CS 

CS 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0243-0001 

Bid invitation number: 2000009894 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

1,320.000 

130 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 

140 SACRAMENTO CA 

150 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 95814 CS 

1,440.000 

160 LOT: 12479 TAUNTON MA 

170 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 02780 CS 

720.000 

180 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 02780 CS 

720.000 

190 LOT: 495748459 BAKERSFIELD CA / POMON... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 495748459 BAKERSFIELD CA / POMONA CA / 

200 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 93301 CS 

932.000 

210 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 91767 CS 

508.000 

220 LOT: 596281892 SAN ANTONIO TX 

230 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78249 CS 

720.000 

240 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78250 CS 

720.000 

250 LOT: 773612233 SAN ANTONIO TX 

260 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78249 CS 

720.000 

270 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78250 CS 

720.000 

280 LOT: 4536289820 BRIGHTON CO / LAKEWOO... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 4536289820 BRIGHTON CO / LAKEWOOD CO / 

290 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 80603 CS 

720.000 

300 100242 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 80235 CS 

720.000 

Total Quantity for BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-8/3 LB CS 

8,640.000 

310 CHERRIES SWEET PITTED IQF BAG-12/2.5 LB 

320 SACRAMENTO CA 

330 110872 CHERRIES SWEET PITTED IQF BAG-12/2.5 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 95814 CS 
 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0243-0001 

Bid invitation number: 2000009894 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

LB 

1,320.000 

Total Quantity for CHERRIES SWEET PITTED IQF BAG-12/2.5 LB CS 

1,320.000 

340 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-20/1 LB 

350 KANSAS CITY MO 

360 111465 BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-20/1 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 64161 CS 

6,000.000 

Total Quantity for BLUEBERRY WILD FRZ CTN-20/1 LB CS 

6,000.000 

Total Quantity for Invitation CS 

21,240.000 

Amendment Details 

Amendment : 12-3J14-24-B-0243-0001 Date : 02/07/2024 

Action Item Material Description Type 

Field Old Value New Value UOM 

See comments in the amendment header text for specific details.