Commodity 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.

Procurement Room 3522, STOP S-0239

Staff Washington, DC 20250-0239

April 2013

AMENDMENT NO. 2

SUPPLEMENT 404 TO AMS MASTER SOLICITATION

PURCHASE OF FROZEN COOKED BEEF AND PORK PRODUCTS 

FOR DISTRIBUTION TO CHILD NUTRITION AND OTHER 

FEDERAL FOOD AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS

This amendment is issued in order to 1) replace Exhibit A Checklist and References to 

Applicable Bid and Contract Revisions with the attached version, dated April 2013; and 2) 

replace Attachment II, Item Description and Checklist of Requirements (IDCR) for Cooked Beef 

Items, dated May 2012 with the attached, dated January 2013.

Changes to this Supplement have been made to incorporate two new materials (products). Please 

refer to the attached documents for further information:

110321 BEEF SPP PTY HSTYLE CKD 1.5MMA CTN-40 LB

110322 BEEF SPP PTY HSTYLE CKD 2.0MMA CTN-40 LB

All other terms and conditions remained unchanged.

Attachments
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EXHIBIT A

SUPPLEMENT 404 APRIL 2013

PAGE 1 OF 4

CHECKLIST AND REFERENCES TO APPLICABLE BID AND CONTRACT PROVISIONS

SUPPLEMENT 404 TO AMS MASTER SOLICITATION

For

FROZEN COOKED BEEF AND PORK PRODUCTS

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OFFER/CONTRACT PROVISIONS

WBSCM 

Material 

Description

Specifications 

Listed in 

Priority Order

WBSCM 

Material 

Number

Packaging and 

Packing

Minimum Offer 

Unit Size/Shipping 

Unit

Tolerance 

Section

Delivery 

Period 

Federal/State 

Plants,

Section I.D.

Competition 

(See 

Solicitation)

PORK 

SLOPPY JOE 

MIX CKD 

PKG-4/10 LB

Item Description 

and Checklist of 

Requirements 

(IDCR) for 

Cooked Pork 

Items, dated 

May 2012

100148 10 lb., 8 lb., 

5 lb., or 2 lb.

packages, packed 40 

lbs. net weight (18.1 

kg) per shipping 

container 

40,000 lbs.; 1,000 

cases

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open

PORK TACO 

FILLING 

CKD PKG4/10 LB

100150 10 lb., 8 lb., 

5 lb., or 2 lb. 

packages, packed 40 

lbs. net weight (18.1 

kg) per shipping 

container

40,000 lbs.; 1,000 

cases 

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 

PORK PATTY 

BRD CKD 

PKG-4/10 LB

100149 10 lb., 8 lb., 

5 lb., or 2 lb. 

packages, packed 40 

lbs. net weight (18.1 

kg) per shipping 

container

38,000 lbs.; 950 

cases 

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 
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EXHIBIT A

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PAGE 2 OF 4

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OFFER/CONTRACT PROVISIONS

WBSCM 

Material 

Description

Specifications 

Listed in 

Priority Order

WBSCM 

Material 

Number

Packaging and 

Packing

Minimum Offer 

Unit Size/Shipping 

Unit

Tolerance 

Section

Delivery 

Period 

Federal/State 

Plants,

Section I.D.

Competition 

(See 

Solicitation)

PORK 

SEASND

PATTY 1.2 

OZ CKD 

PKG-4/10 LB

100146 10 lb., 8 lb., 

5 lb., or 2 lb. 

packages, packed 40 

lbs. net weight (18.1 

kg) per shipping 

container

38,000 lbs.; 950 

cases

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 

PORK 

SEASND 

PATTY 2.7

OZ CKD 

PKG-4/10 LB

100145 10 lb., 8 lb., 

5 lb., or 2 lb. 

packages, packed 40 

lbs. net weight (18.1 

kg) per shipping 

container

38,000 lbs.; 950 

cases

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 

PORK 

CRUMBLES 

W/ SPP PKG4/10 LB

100144 10 lb., 8 lb., 

5 lb., or 2 lb. 

packages, packed 40 

lbs. net weight (18.1 

kg) per shipping 

container

40,000 lbs.; 1,000 

cases 

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 

PORK LINK 

1-OZ CKD 

PKG-4/10 LB

100143 10 lb., 8 lb., 

5 lb., or 2 lb. 

packages, packed 40 

lbs. net weight (18.1 

kg) per shipping 

container

40,000 lbs.; 1,000 

cases

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 

BEEF BRD 

PATTY CKD 

PKG-4/10 LB

IDCR for 

Cooked Beef 

Items, dated May 

2012

100132 10 lb., 8 lb., or 

5 lb. packages, 

packed 40 lbs. net 

weight (18.1 kg) per 

shipping container

40,000 lbs.; 1,000 

cases

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OFFER/CONTRACT PROVISIONS

WBSCM 

Material 

Description

Specifications 

Listed in 

Priority Order

WBSCM 

Material 

Number

Packaging and 

Packing

Minimum Offer 

Unit Size/Shipping 

Unit

Tolerance 

Section

Delivery 

Period 

Federal/State 

Plants,

Section I.D.

Competition 

(See 

Solicitation)

BEEF 

SLOPPY JOE 

MIX CKD 

PKG-4/10 LB

100133 10 lb., 8 lb., or 

5 lb. packages, 

packed 40 lbs. net 

weight (18.1 kg) per 

shipping container

40,000 lbs.; 1,000 

cases

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 

BEEF TACO 

FILLING 

CKD PKG4/10 LB

100131 10 lb., 8 lb., or 

5 lb. packages, 

packed 40 lbs. net 

weight (18.1 kg) per 

shipping container

40,000 lbs.; 1,000 

cases

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 

BEEF SPP 

PATTY 

HOMESTYLE 

CKD CTN-40 

LB

100130 10 lb., 8 lb., or 

5 lb. packages, 

packed 40 lbs. net 

weight (18.1 kg) per 

shipping container

38,000 lbs.; 950 

cases 

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 

BEEF SPP 

PTY HSTYLE 

CKD 1.5MMA 

CTN-40 LB

110321 10 lb., 8 lb., or 

5 lb. packages, 

packed 40 lbs. net 

weight (18.1 kg) per 

shipping container

10 lb., 8 lb., or 

5 lb. packages, 

packed 40 lbs. net 

weight (18.1 kg) per 

shipping container

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 

BEEF SPP 

PTY HSTYLE 

CKD 2.0MMA 

CTN-40 LB

110322 10 lb., 8 lb., or 

5 lb. packages, 

packed 40 lbs. net 

weight (18.1 kg) per 

shipping container

10 lb., 8 lb., or 

5 lb. packages, 

packed 40 lbs. net 

weight (18.1 kg) per 

shipping container

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OFFER/CONTRACT PROVISIONS

WBSCM 

Material 

Description

Specifications 

Listed in 

Priority Order

WBSCM 

Material 

Number

Packaging and 

Packing

Minimum Offer 

Unit Size/Shipping 

Unit

Tolerance 

Section

Delivery 

Period 

Federal/State 

Plants,

Section I.D.

Competition 

(See 

Solicitation)

BEEF 

CRUMBLES 

W/SPP PKG4/10 LB

100134 10 lb., 8 lb., or 

5 lb. packages, 

packed 40 lbs. net 

weight (18.1 kg) per 

shipping container

40,000 lbs.; 1,000 

cases

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 

BEEF 

CRUMBLES 

W/SPP LFT 

OPT PKG4/10 LB

110264 10 lb., 8 lb., or 

5 lb. packages, 

packed 40 lbs. net 

weight (18.1 kg) per 

shipping container

40,000 lbs.; 1,000 

cases

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month

Federal Plants 

Only

Full & Open

BEEF ROAST 

CKD SLC 

FRZ PKG-20/2 

LB

IDCR for Fully

Cooked, 

Boneless, Thinly 

Sliced

Roast Beef, 

dated June 2012

110098 Packed in 2-pound 

package packed to 

40 lbs. net weight 

per shipping 

container

40,000 lbs.; 1,000 

cases

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 

BEEF ROAST

CKD SLC 

FRZ PKG-8/5 

LB

110096 Packed in 5-pound 

package packed to 

40 lbs. net weight 

per shipping 

container

40,000 lbs.; 1,000 

cases

NONE First 

Half/Last 

Half of month 

Federal Plants 

Only 

Full & Open 
Approved by_________ CMS

Date Issued: 02/01/10 

Date Revised: 01/30/13

100 ITEM DESCRIPTIONS 

101 Beef Patties, Homestyle, Fully Cooked – These items consist of ground beef with soy 

protein product (SPP) with a handmade appearance and Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) 

for use as sandwiches or a stand-alone item. Portion Weight – 1.7, 2.2 and 2.7 ounces. 

102 Beef Taco Filling, Fully Cooked – This item consists of ground beef cooked in lightly 

seasoned ingredients for use in a variety of applications, including taco fillings, burritos, 

enchiladas and similar items. 

103 Beef Sloppy Joe Mix, Fully Cooked – This item consists of ground beef cooked in 

seasoned tomato product for use in a variety of applications, including sandwich fillings 

and similar items. 

104 Breaded Beef Patties, Fully Cooked – This item consists of ground beef that is formed 

into round or oval patties, breaded and IQF for use as sandwiches or a stand-alone item. 

Portion Weight – 3.0 ounces. 

105 Beef Crumbles, Fully Cooked – This item consists of ground beef with SPP that is lightly 

seasoned to a crumble size of 1⁄4-inch maximum for use in a variety of applications such 

as chili, sloppy joe, tacos, spaghetti sauce, pizza, lasagna, casseroles, pasta dishes, and 

any recipe that calls for ground beef. 

106 Beef Crumbles, Fully Cooked (LFTB Optional) – This item consists of ground beef with 

SPP that is lightly seasoned to a crumble size of 1⁄4-inch maximum for use in a variety of 

applications such as chili, sloppy joe, tacos, spaghetti sauce, pizza, lasagna, casseroles, 

pasta dishes, and any recipe that calls for ground beef. Lean Finely Textured Beef 

(LFTB) may be used in the product formulation as outlined in Section 327) below. 

110 Formula – Beef will comprise at least 75% of the raw formula for all items. 

120 Non-Meat Component – Non-meat components will comprise no more than 25% of the 

raw formula. 

 

ITEM DESCRIPTION AND CHECKLIST OF 

REQUIREMENTS (IDCR) FOR COOKED 

BEEF ITEMS

Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) 

Livestock, Poultry and Seed Program 

Food Safety and Commodity Specification Division 

Room 2608 S-Bldg, Phone: (202) 260-8295

Effective: January 2013

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130 Fat – Fat will not exceed 13 grams per 100 gram basis. 

140 Sodium – The sodium content will not exceed 400 milligrams per 100 gram basis. 

150 Packing – Four (4) 10-pound, five (5) 8-pound, eight (8) 5-pound, or twenty (20) 2-pound 

immediate containers (packages) will be packed in a 40-pound (net weight) shipping 

container. 

160 Delivery Unit – Each delivery unit will consist of 1,000 cases and 40,000 pounds, except 

for the beef patties, homestyle, fully cooked – 1.7, 2.2 and 2.7 ounces, which will consist 

of 950 cases and 38,000 pounds. 

200 CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS 

210 All items must be produced in accordance with Food Safety and Inspection Service 

(FSIS) regulations. The contractor’s technical proposal, submitted to the COTR, must 

adhere to the following checklist of requirements. 

300 MATERIALS 

310 The contractor’s technical proposal must include procedures to address conformance 

with the following material requirements. 

320 MEAT COMPONENT 

321 Beef will be the only meat component allowed. 

322 Domestic Origin of Meat Component – All cattle will originate from U.S. produced 

livestock as described in this supplement. 

323 Harvesting – Cattle will be harvested in facilities that comply with the following 

requirements: 

323.1 Humane Handling – Cattle will be humanely handled in accordance with all applicable 

FSIS regulations and AMS requirements. 

323.2 Non-Ambulatory Disabled Animals – Meat from carcasses of non-ambulatory disabled 

livestock will not be included in USDA Purchase Programs. 

323.3 Spinal Cord Removal – All spinal cord tissue will be removed during the harvesting 

process. 

324 Boneless Beef – Boneless beef must comply with the following requirements: 

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324.1 Traceability – Contractors are responsible for providing sufficient product traceability and 

must have records to verify the source of raw materials used in each lot of product. 

324.2 Handling – All boneless beef must be maintained in excellent condition. The contractor’s 

technical proposal shall include detailed production scheduling that addresses time and 

temperature controls necessary to maintain excellent condition of the boneless beef. 

Frozen boneless beef may be used provided it is processed into the final product within 

60 days from the date of pack. 

324.3 Objectionable Materials – The following objectionable materials shall be excluded: Major 

lymph glands (prefemoral, popliteal, and prescapular), thymus gland, the sciatic

(ischiatic) nerve (lies medial to the outside round), all bone, cartilage, shoulder tendon, 

elbow tendon, silver skin, sacrociatic ligament, opaque periosteum, serous membrane 

(peritoneum), tendinous ends of shanks, gracilis membrane, patellar ligament 

(associated with the stifle joint), achilles tendon, back strap and abdominal tunic. 

325 Mechanical Separation – Beef that is mechanically separated from bone with automatic 

deboning systems, advanced lean (meat) recovery (AMR) systems, or powered knives 

will not be allowed. 

326 Pathogen Testing – Boneless and ground beef previously tested and found positive for 

any pathogen will not be allowed. 

327 LFTB – When specified, LFTB, or meat components produced using similar methods 

may be used as a raw material in the production of material number 110264. When 

LFTB is used, the following criteria must be met: 

327.1 LFTB may be used at a rate not to exceed 15% of the meat component. 

327.2 Red Color – The producer of LFTB shall assure that the product has a discernible 

redness in color. The LFTB shall maintain the same redness in color until time of 

processing to minimize the effect of the color to the finished ground beef. 

327.3 Fat Content - Does not exceed 10 percent fat. 

330 NON-MEAT COMPONENTS 

331 Domestic Origin of Non-Meat Component – Significant ingredients (more than 1 

percent) will be derived from U.S. produced products. 

332 Seasoning and Ingredient – Seasonings and other ingredients will be used to produce 

products with mild flavor profiles suitable for institutional feeding systems. For crumbles 

and patties, seasonings and other ingredients will comprise no more than 2% of the raw 

formula. 

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333 MSG – Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is not allowed. 

334 Soy Protein Product (SPP) – Beef Patties, Homestyle, Fully Cooked and Beef 

Crumbles, Fully Cooked must contain SPP in the raw formula that meets the following 

requirements: 

334.1 The source of the SPP will be soy and will be hydrated to yield no less than 18% 

protein (as is basis). 

334.2 The physical characteristics of SPP, in the dry form, must be either granular or 

textured. The types of soy that may be used are soy concentrate or isolate (65% and 

85% as-is basis, respectively). 

335 Batter and Breading – For Breaded Beef Patties, Only – If flour is used in the batter 

and breading combination, it must be enriched. 

400 PROCESSING 

410 GRINDER PLATE

411 The size of the grinding plate for grinding boneless beef will be declared. 

420 BONE COLLECTOR / EXTRUDER SYSTEM 

421 A bone collector/extruder system must be in operation to effectively remove bone, 

cartilage, and heavy connective tissue during the final grind. 

430 PATTIES 

431 Beef Patties with SPP, Homestyle, Fully Cooked, only – Patties must comply with the 

following: 

431.1 Handmade Appearance – Patties will have a “handmade” appearance. 

431.2 Grill Marks – At least one side of the patties will have grill (char) marks. 

432 Breaded Beef Patties, Fully Cooked, Only – Patties will have a round or oval shape. 

433 Raw Weight – The raw weight of the patties will be declared and charted on control 

charts featuring average weight and range. 

434 IQF – Patties will be IQF so the individual pieces do not stick together after they are 

packaged and packed. 

435 Pink Appearance – Patties with pink appearance after cooking will not be allowed. 

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440 CRUMBLES 

441 Size – The size of the crumbles will be 1⁄4-inch maximum with an allowance of five 

percent ‘fines’ (<1/16-inch) in each immediate package. ‘Fines’ per immediate package 

will be charted on control charts featuring average value and range. 

442 IQF – The crumbles will be IQF or may be produced from IQF’s materials to prevent it 

from sticking together after freezing. 

443 Flavor – Crumbles must not have a ‘char-broil’ flavor. 

450 COOKING TEMPERATURE 

451 All products will be fully cooked in accordance with FSIS regulations. 

460 METAL DETECTION 

461 All products will be free of metal contaminants. Detection of stainless steel, ferrous, and 

non-ferrous (e.g., lead, copper, and aluminum) metals is required. The contractor's 

technical proposal must identify and describe the equipment, location, detection 

procedure, sensitivity levels, frequency of equipment validation, and corrective action 

procedures. 

500 FINISHED PRODUCT LIMITATIONS 

510 The declared serving size, fat content and sodium level will be stated on the nutrition 

facts panel on each label according to FSIS nutritional labeling regulations. 

510 FAT 

511 The fat content of the finished product will not exceed 13 percent 

512 (Percent Fat = (Total Fat ÷ Serving Size (racc)) x 100). 

520 SODIUM 

521 Sodium level must not exceed 400 mg per 100 gram basis 

522 ((Declared Sodium Level (mg) X 100) ÷ Declared Serving Size (grams - racc) < 400)). 

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530 MEAT / MEAT ALTERNATES 

531 Beef Patties with SPP, Homestyle, Fully Cooked, only – Patties must comply with the 

following Meat / Meat Alternate (MMA) designations: 

Material Number Portion Weight (ounces) MMA (ounces) 

110321 1.7 1.5 

110322 2.2 2.0 

100130 2.7 2.5 

540 MICROBIAL

541 The contractor will have a documented plan to comply with the current FSIS 

Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes requirements for ready-to-eat foods. 

Product tested positive for any pathogen will not be allowed as rework or delivery 

to USDA. 

600 HEATING INSTRUCTIONS

610 Heating instructions for the end-user will be provided in the contractor’s technical 

proposal and must be included on the immediate container and/or in the shipping 

container (e.g. flyer, included on the package label, etc.) as specified for a particular 

packing orientation discussed in Section 722.4 below. Finished product will be 

processed so that the end-user may prepare them in a conventional or microwave type 

oven for serving. 

700 PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY 

710 PACKAGING AND PACKING 

711 Packaging – All products will be vacuum packaged or packed in a sealed (tamper 

proof) immediate package. In addition, beef taco fillings and sloppy joe mix will be hotfilled into reheatable high oxygen and high moisture barrier pouches. 

712 Packing1/ – Four (4) 10-pound, five (5) 8-pound, eight (8) 5-pound, or twenty (20) 2-

pound immediate containers (packages) will be packed in a 40-pound (net weight) 

shipping container. 

1/The contracting officer will designate the packaging orientation permitted for each solicitation. 

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720 LABELING2/

721 The shipping containers will be in compliance with the National Motor Freight 

Classification, or the Uniform Freight Classification, as applicable. Both immediate and 

shipping containers will be labeled to include all information required by FSIS 

regulations. 

722 Immediate Container Labels – Immediate container labels will contain the following 

information: 

722.1 A “Best-If-Used-By” date. 

722.2 A nutrition facts panel based on actual nutritional analysis of the product. 

722.3 A traceability code that is traced back to establishment number, production lot, and date. 

722.4 For the twenty (20) 2-pound packing orientation, the heating instructions must be 

included on the immediate container. The heating instructions for the four (4) 10-pound, 

five (5) 8-pound and eight (8) 5-pound packing orientations must be included in/on the 

shipping container and/or on the immediate container. 

723 Shipping Container Labels – Shipping container labels will contain the following 

information: 

723.1 USDA shield at least 2 inches high and appearing on the top of the container or on the 

principle display panel. 

723.2 Applicable purchase order number. 

723.3 A traceability code that is traced back to establishment number, production lot, and date. 

723.4 A nutrition facts panel based on actual nutritional analysis of the product. 

2/All labeling illustrations must be provided. 

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723.5 The appropriate product name and material number listed in the table below for each of 

the items. 

Item Material Number 

Beef Patties with SPP, Homestyle, Fully Cooked – 1.7 oz. (MMA 1.5 oz.) 110321 

Beef Patties with SPP, Homestyle, Fully Cooked – 2.2 oz. (MMA 2.0 oz.) 110322 

Beef Patties with SPP, Homestyle, Fully Cooked – 2.7 oz. (MMA 2.5 oz.) 100130 

Beef Taco Filling, Fully Cooked 100131 

Breaded Beef Patties, Fully Cooked 100132 

Beef Sloppy Joe Mix, Fully Cooked 100133 

Beef Crumbles, Fully Cooked 100134 

Beef Crumbles, Fully Cooked (LFTB Opt) 110264 

723.6 An allergen statement in a format which complies with the Food Allergen Labeling and 

Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) for any product which contains milk, eggs, fish, 

crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soy or wheat; e.g. Allergen: This product 

contains ______. 

730 CLOSURE 

731 Shipping containers will be closed by strapping, taping or gluing. When strapping is used, 

the initial closure (usually the bottom of container) shall be secured by the gluing or 

taping method. 

740 PALLETIZED UNIT LOADS 

741 All product shall be stacked on new or well-maintained pallets and palletized with shrink 

wrap plastic, unless otherwise specified in the solicitation. Pallet loads shall be stacked 

in a manner that minimizes the overhang of the shipping containers over the edges of the 

pallets and exposes each shipping container’s principle display panel to facilitate 

certification examinations. 

800 DELIVERY UNIT 

810 Each delivery unit will consist of 1,000 cases and 40,000 pounds except for beef 

patties, homestyle, fully cooked – 1.7, 2.2 and 2.7 ounces, which will consist of 950 

cases and 38,000 pounds. 

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900 DELIVERED PRODUCT 

910 SIZE AND STYLE OF CONTAINER 

911 Only one size and style of immediate and shipping containers may be offered in an 

individual shipping unit. 

920 TEMPERATURE 

921 All products will not exceed 0° F at the time of shipment and delivery. 

930 SEALING 

931 All products must be delivered to AMS destinations under seal with tamper proof, tamper 

resistant, serially numbered, high security seals that meet the American Society for 

Testing and Materials Standard F 1157-04 as required under the AMS Master 

Solicitation. 

1000 PRODUCT ASSURANCE 

1010 WARRANTY AND COMPLAINT RESOLUTION 

1011 Warranty – The contractor will guarantee that the product complies with all contractual 

requirements required under this Supplement. 

1012 Complaint Resolution – The contractor’s technical proposal must provide steps taken to 

resolve complaints received on the product (i.e. point of contact, cause and effect 

analysis, corrective and preventative actions taken, and product replacement). 

1020 NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT 

1021 The contractor must have documented procedures that assure nonconforming product 

identification, segregation, and disposition in order to prevent misuse and that 

nonconforming product is not delivered to USDA. The plan must address 1) control and 

segregation of non-conforming product, 2) removal of any USDA markings, and 3) 

disposition of non-conforming product, including vendor notification in writing to the 

Standardization Division of final disposition (e.g., diverted to commercial production, 

cooked product or destroyed).

 

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