United States Department of Agriculture 

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SOLICITATION 

Domestic Commodity Invitation 

Bid invitation Overview 

Information 

Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0219 

Bid invitation number: 2000009866 

Purchasing Group: AMS Poultry 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 02/02/2024 12:30:00 

Offer Due Date : 02/13/2024 13:00:00 

Opening date: 02/13/2024 13:00:00 

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

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WHOLE EGGS AND EGG PATTY, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0219, WBSCM NO: 2000009866 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell WHOLE EGGS AND EGG PATTIES 

pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the domestic food distribution programs. Bids are 

due on February 13, 2024. Acceptances will be announced by 11:59 pm CT on February 23, 2024. 

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

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Reedema Rock, Reedema.Rock@usda.gov and the 

Contracting Officer is Carrie Meyers, (carrie.meyers@usda.gov). Any questions or concerns regarding 

this solicitation should be addressed to the specialist first. 

This solicitation is 100% Total Small Business Set Aside for material 100046, EGGS WHOLE FRZ 

CTN-6/5 LB, 100047, EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK and 110845, EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB. 

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. 

This solicitation also has a 10% Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside for materials 

100046, EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB and 100047, EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK. 

* * For a new -to-USDA contractor and existing contractors who are 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 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.* * 

*****EGG PATTIES under this solicitation are subject to Federal Purchase Program Specification (FPPS) 

for Fully Cooked Egg Patty dated December 2017. 

Future Solicitations will be subject to the Supplement for Egg Products and Federal Purchase Program 

Specification (FPPS) for Fully Cooked Egg Patty dated January 2024. This includes resubmission of 

previously approved Quality Manuals under the previous FPPS (dated December 2017) in the technical 

proposal format for vendors selecting Option B # Auditing as outlined in Section 300 and Appendix D 

in the current Supplement. Current offers and awards under Federal Purchase Program Specification 

(FPPS) dated December 2017 will have until July 1, 2024 to resubmit and complete the approval 

process.   

** **Section 411 of the Egg Patty Specification amended as follows: 

Section 411: Liquid Whole Eggs from Other Plants # The liquid whole eggs may be transferred or 
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obtained from another FSIS-inspected plant for further processing, provided the liquid whole eggs are 

produced in compliance with this FPPS, FSIS regulatory requirements and if applicable, the Contractors 

FSIS approved HACCP plan. The product shall be accompanied by the Contractors Certificate of 

Conformance that states the date and time the shell eggs were broken and verifies that the commodity 

meets all the requirements as stated in this FPPS.  

** *Section 471 of the Whole Egg Specification amended as follows: 

471 The pasteurized liquid whole eggs with color stabilizer (2 or 5 pounds) shall be packaged and 

placed in the freezer within 8 hours from the start of pasteurizing and frozen within 60 hours after 

pasteurization. 

471.1 For Contractors with a freezing process that may require additional time, such as shipping to 

cold storage for freezing, an extension may be requested up to 96 hours. Requests shall be submitted 

and approved by SSD prior to date processed. Contractors shall submit one of the following: 

471.1.1 Data demonstrating that the microbiological limits set forth in the FPPS during the longer 

freezing period are maintained after the product is thawed, opened, and stored in refrigeration up to the 

use by time stated on the label or, 

471.1.2 An approved FSIS waiver for SSD review and approval. 

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, 

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 
 

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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 Master Solicitation dated November 2023, and the Federal Purchase Program 

Specification (FPPS) for Whole Eggs dated January 2022 and the FPPS for Egg Patty dated December 

2017, and the SUPPLEMENT FOR EGG PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTED FOR FEDERAL FOOD AND 

NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS dated January 2024, 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 . MASTER SOLICITATION DATED NOVEMBER 2023

 2 . SUPPLEMENT FOR EGG PRODUCTS JANUARY 2024

 3 . FPPS WHOLE EGGS JANUARY 2022

 4 . FPPS EGG PATTY DECEMBER 2017 

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 
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- 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 

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 A FOOD DEFENSE PLAN EXISTS FOR ALL PLANTS AND SHIPPING 

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING 

Bid invitation Item details 

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Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0219 

Bid invitation number: 2000009866 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

10 EGG PRODUCTS 

20 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 

30 TAUNTON MA 

40 110931 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 02780 LB 

39,600.000 

50 RIPLEY WV 

60 110931 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 25271 LB 

39,600.000 

70 LOT: 359279837 NEWARK NJ / VINELAND NJ / 

80 110931 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 07114 LB 

19,800.000 

90 110931 EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 08360 LB 

19,800.000 

Total Quantity for EGG PATTY ROUND FRZ CTN-25 LB LB 

118,800.000 

100 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 

110 POMONA CA 

120 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 91767 LB 

38,400.000 

130 AUBURNDALE FL 

140 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 33823 LB 

38,400.000 

150 BOCA RATON FL 

160 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 33487 LB 

38,400.000 

170 LOT: 12375 STURBRIDGE MA / TAUNTON MA / 

180 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 01566 LB 

15,600.000 

190 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 02780 LB 

22,800.000 

200 LOT: 540448709 SAN ANTONIO TX 

210 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78249 LB 

19,200.000 

220 110845 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 78250 LB 

19,200.000 

Total Quantity for EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-12/2 LB LB 

192,000.000 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

230 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB 

240 POMONA CA 

250 100046 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 91767 LB 

40,020.000 

260 CYPRESS TX 

270 100046 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB 05/01/2024-05/15/2024 77433 LB 

40,020.000 

280 GARLAND TX 

290 100046 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 75040 LB 

40,020.000 

300 RIPLEY WV 

310 100046 EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB 06/16/2024-06/30/2024 25271 LB 

40,020.000 

Total Quantity for EGGS WHOLE FRZ CTN-6/5 LB LB 

160,080.000 

320 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 

330 MONTICELLO MN 

340 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 55362 LB 

192,000.000 

350 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 06/01/2024-06/15/2024 55362 LB 

48,000.000 

360 WAKEFIELD NE 

370 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 68784 LB 

96,000.000 

380 LOT: 469528506 WAKEFIELD NE 

390 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 68784 LB 

36,000.000 

400 100047 EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK 04/01/2024-04/15/2024 68784 LB 

12,000.000 

Total Quantity for EGGS WHOLE LIQ BULK -TANK LB 

384,000.000 

Total Quantity for Invitation LB 

854,880.000