United States Department of Agriculture 

1400 Independence Avenue, 

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1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. 

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Washington, DC 20036 

SOLICITATION 

Domestic Commodity Invitation 

Bid invitation Overview 

Information 

Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0175 

Bid invitation number: 2000009820 

Purchasing Group: AMS-Livestock 

Bid Timezone: Central Time 

Start Date: 01/17/2024 15:30:00 

Offer Due Date : 01/24/2024 13:00:00 

Opening date: 01/24/2024 13:00:00 

Invitation Type : Definite Delivery 

Additional requested information: 

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COOKED BEEF AND PORK PRODUCTS, SOLICITATION 12-3J14-24-B-0175 WBSCM NO: 2000009820 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell COOKED BEEF AND PORK PRODUCTS 

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

due by 1/24/2024. Acceptances will be announced by 11:59 pm CT 1/30/2024. Deliveries are to be 

made between March 1, 2024 and March 31, 2024. 

The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Lauren Heer lauren.heer@usda.gov and the Contracting 

Officer is LaShawne Brown. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be addressed 

to the specialist first. 

Materials 100134, 110730 and 110322 are 100% Small Business Set-aside. See FAR 52.219-6 Notice 

of Small Business Set-Aside. NAICS code 311611 Business size 1150 employees or less apply to this 

requirement. 

Material 110711 is 50% Small Business Set-aside. See FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business 

Set-Aside. NAICS code 311611 Business size 1150 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.* * 

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. 

Domestic Origin # All meat shall originate from livestock that are born, raised, and harvested in 

the United States, its territories or possessions (U.S.) If the establishment receives and processes 

livestock from outside the U.S., a segregation plan shall be put in place to preclude nonconforming 

product from being introduced into Federal nutrition assistance programs. 

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 Island 

(O-PEVE; Port Everglades, FL). 
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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0175 

Bid invitation number: 2000009820 

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, 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. 

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. 

Inquiries about the Master Solicitation dated November 2023, Supplement 4-4 COOKED BEEF AND 

PORK PRODUCTS August 2022, 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 

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 . AMS Master Solicitation November 7, 2023

 2 . Supplement 404 Cooked Frozen Beef and Pork Products August 2022 
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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 

Bid invitation number: 

12-3J14-24-B-0175 

2000009820 

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 

POINTS PRIOR TO BID OPENING 

DATE OF LAST SURVEY 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0175 

Bid invitation number: 2000009820 

Network (GDSN) Reporting located at: 

Permitted values: - YES 

- NO 

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 Required by ZipCode Quantity 

10 BEEF, COOKED 

20 BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB 

30 ONTARIO CA 

40 100134 BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 91761 LB 

40,000.000 

50 VINELAND NJ 

60 100134 BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 08360 LB 

40,000.000 

70 HUNTINGDON PA 

80 100134 BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 16652 LB 

40,000.000 

90 DENTON TX 

100 100134 BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 76207 LB 

40,000.000 

110 NORFOLK VA 

120 100134 BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 23502 LB 

40,000.000 

130 LOT: 710283811 WILMINGTON CA 

140 100134 BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 90744 LB 

8,000.000 

150 100134 BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 90744 LB 

15,200.000 

160 100134 BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 90744 LB 

16,800.000 

170 LOT: 732987559 NEWARK NJ / VINELAND NJ / 

180 100134 BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 07114 LB 

20,000.000 

190 100134 BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 08360 LB 

20,000.000 

Total Quantity for BEEF CRUMBLES W/SPP PKG-4/10 LB LB 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0175 

Bid invitation number: 2000009820 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

280,000.000 

200 BEEF SPP PTY HSTYLE CKD 2.0MMA CTN-40 LB 

210 BATON ROUGE LA 

220 110322 BEEF SPP PTY HSTYLE CKD 2.0MMA 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 70806 LB 

CTN-40 LB 38,000.000 

230 CREEDMOOR NC 

240 110322 BEEF SPP PTY HSTYLE CKD 2.0MMA 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 27522 LB 

CTN-40 LB 38,000.000 

Total Quantity for BEEF SPP PTY HSTYLE CKD 2.0MMA LB 

CTN-40 LB 76,000.000 

250 BEEF, GROUND 

260 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA CTN-40 LB 

270 LOUISVILLE KY 

280 110349 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 40208 LB 

CTN-40 LB 38,000.000 

290 TAUNTON MA 

300 110349 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 02780 LB 

CTN-40 LB 38,000.000 

310 HUNTINGDON PA 

320 110349 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 16652 LB 

CTN-40 LB 76,000.000 

330 PHILADELPHIA PA 

340 110349 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 19129 LB 

CTN-40 LB 38,000.000 

350 CRANSTON RI 

360 110349 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 02920 LB 

CTN-40 LB 38,000.000 

370 LOT: 12440 STURBRIDGE MA / TAUNTON MA / 

380 110349 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 01566 LB 

CTN-40 LB 9,520.000 

390 110349 BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA 03/16/2024-03/31/2024 02780 LB 

CTN-40 LB 28,480.000 

Total Quantity for BEEF 100% PTY 85/15 FRZ 2.0MMA CTN-40 LB 

LB 266,000.000 

400 PORK, COOKED 
 

 

 

 

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SOLICITATION Information 

Domestic Commodity Invitation Description: 12-3J14-24-B-0175 

Bid invitation number: 2000009820 

Item Material Description Required by ZipCode Quantity 

410 PORK PULLED CKD PKG-8/5 LB 

420 HUNTINGDON PA 

430 110730 PORK PULLED CKD PKG-8/5 LB 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 16652 LB 

80,000.000 

440 LOT: 765283864 AUSTIN TX / HOUSTON TX / 

450 110730 PORK PULLED CKD PKG-8/5 LB 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 78744 LB 

18,120.000 

460 110730 PORK PULLED CKD PKG-8/5 LB 03/01/2024-03/15/2024 77095 LB 

21,880.000 

Total Quantity for PORK PULLED CKD PKG-8/5 LB LB 

120,000.000 

Total Quantity for Invitation LB 

742,000.000