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-0304 

Bid invitation number: 2000009971 

Purchasing Group: AMS Poultry 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 03/26/2024 17:05:00 

Offer Due Date : 04/03/2024 15:00:00 

Opening date: 04/03/2024 15:00:00 

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

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Multi-Product FOB ORIGIN- SOLICITATION NO: 2000009971, 12-3J14-24-B-0304 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell Fruit, Vegetables, Beans, Pasta, Rice 

Meat, and Poultry 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 3 pm CT on April 

3, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by Midnight CT on April 10, 2024. Deliveries are to be made 

between May 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024. 

*ATTENTION* Commodity Procurement Program will be responsible for booking freight from contractor 

shipping point to its final destination. Offer prices should NOT reflect transportation to the final or port 

destination as listed on the solicitation. Offeror is still responsible in including inspection costs into their 

bid price. *ATTENTION* 

*** When entering in bid pricing please select the *Port Location* field in WBSCM*** 

The contracting officer for this solicitation is David Jackson, DavidC.Jackson@usda.gov. The contract 

specialist is Ashley Train, Ashley.train@usda.gov and/ or Laura C. Krupka, Laura.Krupka@usda.gov. Do 

not discuss your bid prices with the specialist or contracting officer before award. 

Please note: 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) will not be followed in this solicitation. Instead, 

52.247-30 F.o.b. Origin, Contractor's Facility will be followed. Offerors can view the full text here: 

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.247-30: 

The term "f.o.b. origin, contractor#s facility," as used in this clause, means free of expense to the 

Government delivered on board the indicated type of conveyance of the carrier (or of the Government, 

if specified) at the designated facility, on the named street or highway, in the city, county, and State 

from which the shipment will be made. 

Offerors are cautioned to bid only quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and deliver by the 

required NLT dates. 

**SET ASIDES: 

Eggs 15 dozen: 

This solicitation is 50% Total Small Business Set Aside for 100936, EGGS 15 DOZEN. See FAR 

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside. NAICS Code 311999 with size standard of 500 

employees and below applies to this solicitation. 
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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0304 

Bid invitation number: 2000009971 

FRUIT AND NUT MIX DRIED PKG-24/1 LB has a 100% Small Business set aside. 

GRAPE CONCORD JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL OZ has a 100% Small Business and 10% SDVOSB set 

aside. 

ORANGE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL OZ has a 100% Small Business and 10% SDVOSB set aside. ** 

All prime vendors are reminded that they are prohibited from subcontracting with companies or 

individuals that have been suspended or debarred. 

A prospective contractor will be required to provide written evidence of a proposed subcontractors 

responsibility including Plant Sanitation and Food Defense surveys. The Contracting Officer will directly 

determine a prospective subcontractor#s responsibility, per FAR 9.104-4. 

The Contractor shall- Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or In the 

absence of specifications, prepare the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements to protect the 

goods and to ensure assessment of the lowest applicable transportation charge; Order specified carrier 

equipment when requested by the Government; or If not specified, order appropriate carrier equipment 

not in excess of capacity to accommodate shipment; Deliver the shipment in good order and condition 

to the carrier, and load, stow, trim, block, and/or brace carload or truckload shipment (when loaded by 

the Contractor) on or in the carrier#s conveyance as required by carrier rules and regulations; Be 

responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods- Occurring before delivery to the carrier; 

Resulting from improper packing and marking; or Resulting from improper loading, stowing, trimming, 

blocking, and/or bracing of the shipment, if loaded by the Contractor on or in the carrier#s conveyance. 

Complete the Government bill of lading supplied by the ordering agency or, when a government bill of 

lading is not supplied, prepare a commercial bill of lading or other transportation receipt. The bill of 

lading shall show: A description of the shipment in terms of the governing freight classification or tariff 

(or Government rate tender) under which lowest freight rates are applicable; The seals affixed to the 

conveyance with their serial numbers or other identification; Lengths and capacities of cars or trucks 

ordered and furnished; Other pertinent information required to effect prompt delivery to the consignee, 

including name, delivery address, postal address and ZIP code of consignee, routing, etc. Special 

instructions or annotations requested by the ordering agency for bills of lading, e.g., This shipment is 

the property of, and the freight charges paid to the carrier(s) will be reimbursed by, the Government"; 

and The signature of the carrier#s agent and the date the shipment is received by the carrier; and 

Distribute the copies of the bill of lading, or other transportation receipts, as directed by the ordering 

agency. 

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, must 

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. 
 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0304 

Bid invitation number: 2000009971 

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 to submit offers under this solicitation. 

Once connected, follow the online procedures. A "HELP" button provides detailed instructions or call 

877-927-2648 for assistance. 

Offerors are cautioned to bid only quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and deliver. 

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated February 2024; Commodity Specifications; or this 

Solicitation should be directed to the Contracting Specialist or Officer; USDA, AMS, Room 3522-South; 

1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.; Washington, D.C. 20250-0239. Telephone: (202) 720-4517. FAX: 

(202)720-2782. 

Per FDA regulations, the following minimum mandatory labeling requirements for all foods, whether sold 

or donated, must appear on the label: Name of the food, Manufacturer#s name and location, Net 

weight of the product, Ingredients list, and Allergen declaration. These requirements are codified in 21 

CFR 101.2, 101.3, 101.4 and 101.5. See the following link for a guidance manual: 

http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/u 

cm064894.htm 

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 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. 

"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: 
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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0304 

Bid invitation number: 2000009971 

1 . SUPPLEMENT FOR EGG PRODUCTS JANUARY 2022

 2 . FPPS FOR WHOLE EGGS JANUARY 2022

 3 . Commodity Specifications for Bottled Juices

 4 . Commodity Specifications for Dehydrated Potatoes

 5 . Commodity Specification for Dried Fruit

 6 . Commodity Specifications Crackers

 7 . Commodity Specifications Pasta Products

 8 . Master Solicitation Commodity Procurement_Feb2024

 9 . FOB Origin FAQ 

Attributes : 

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? 
 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0304 

Bid invitation number: 2000009971 

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 

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

Network (GDSN) Reporting located at the following URL: 

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. 

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 certifies that this solicitation is part of the FOB Origin Pilot Program, and that case price 

bids are NOT inclusive of transportation costs from vendor plant to Port or Final Destination. 

Bid invitation Item details 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

10 SHELL EGG 

20 EGGS 15 DOZEN 

30 LOT: 105150394 HILO HI / HONOLULU HI ... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 105150394 HILO HI / HONOLULU HI / LIHUE HI / 

WAILUKU HI / 

40 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 96720 CS 

288.000 

50 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 96819 CS 

950.000 

60 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 96766 CS 

80.000 

70 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 96793 CS 

182.000 

130 LOT: 931718696 HILO HI / HONOLULU HI ... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 931718696 HILO HI / HONOLULU HI / LIHUE HI / 

WAILUKU HI / 

140 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 96720 CS 

288.000 

150 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 96819 CS 

950.000 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0304 

Bid invitation number: 2000009971 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

160 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 96766 CS 

80.000 

170 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 96793 CS 

182.000 

510 LOT: 902554846 HILO HI / HONOLULU HI ... 

Tendering text - Item : LOT: 902554846 HILO HI / HONOLULU HI / LIHUE HI / 

WAILUKU HI / 

520 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 96720 CS 

288.000 

530 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 96819 CS 

950.000 

540 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 96766 CS 

80.000 

550 100936 EGGS 15 DOZEN 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 96793 CS 

182.000 

Total Quantity for EGGS 15 DOZEN CS 

4,500.000 

180 FRUIT, JUICE 

190 ORANGE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL OZ 

200 OFFSHORE: CAGUAS PR 

210 100897 ORANGE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL OZ 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 00725 CS 

2,050.000 

Total Quantity for ORANGE JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL OZ CS 

2,050.000 

420 GRAPE CONCORD JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL OZ 

430 OFFSHORE: PITI GU 

440 100895 GRAPE CONCORD JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 96915 CS 

OZ 1,025.000 

450 OFFSHORE: CAGUAS PR 

460 100895 GRAPE CONCORD JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 00725 CS 

OZ 1,025.000 

Total Quantity for GRAPE CONCORD JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL CS 

OZ 2,050.000 

220 VEGETABLE, JUICE 

230 TOMATO JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL OZ 

240 OFFSHORE: CAGUAS PR 

250 100898 TOMATO JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL OZ 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 00725 CS 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

1,025.000 

Total Quantity for TOMATO JUICE PLST BTL-8/64 FL OZ CS 

1,025.000 

260 PASTA, OTHER 

270 PASTA SPAGHETTI BOX-20/1 LB 

280 LOT: 629620867 HILO HI / HONOLULU HI ... 

290 110450 PASTA SPAGHETTI BOX-20/1 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 96720 LB 

7,080.000 

300 110450 PASTA SPAGHETTI BOX-20/1 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 96819 LB 

23,280.000 

310 110450 PASTA SPAGHETTI BOX-20/1 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 96766 LB 

1,960.000 

320 110450 PASTA SPAGHETTI BOX-20/1 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 96793 LB 

4,480.000 

Total Quantity for PASTA SPAGHETTI BOX-20/1 LB LB 

36,800.000 

330 CRACKER PROD, PROC 

340 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16 OZ 

350 OFFSHORE: CAGUAS PR 

360 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 00725 LB 

OZ 22,680.000 

370 100403 CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 00725 LB 

OZ 22,680.000 

Total Quantity for CRACKERS UNSALTED TOPS BOX-12/16 OZ LB 

45,360.000 

380 FRUIT, DRIED 

390 FRUIT AND NUT MIX DRIED PKG-24/1 LB 

400 OFFSHORE: CAGUAS PR 

410 100297 FRUIT AND NUT MIX DRIED PKG-24/1 LB 05/16/2024-05/31/2024 00725 CS 

1,456.000 

Total Quantity for FRUIT AND NUT MIX DRIED PKG-24/1 LB CS 

1,456.000 

470 VEGETABLE, DRIED 

480 POTATOES DEHYDRATED FLKS PKG-12/1 LB 

490 OFFSHORE: CAGUAS PR 

500 100337 POTATOES DEHYDRATED FLKS PKG-12/1 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 00725 CS 
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Bid invitation number: 2000009971 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

LB 

2,500.000 

Total Quantity for POTATOES DEHYDRATED FLKS PKG-12/1 LB CS 

2,500.000 

Total Quantity for Invitation CS 

95,741.000