Vendors must be approved to bid on this invitation. Please see our web page: http://www.ams.usda.gov/fv/cp/newven.htm
This Invitation is for Small Business Set-Aside only; see FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell canned juice as indicated below and per the Announcement for distribution to the needy families and other domestic food assistance programs. Offers are due by 1 p.m., Central time, Friday, November 23, 2007. Acceptances will be announced by midnight, December 7, 2007. Deliveries are to be made from January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008.
Offers are invited from the trade for the following Canned Juices:
Product Container Size Number of Cases
Grape Juice 46 oz. can 23,800 cases
Grapefruit Juice46 oz. can 10,472 cases
Pineapple Juice 46 oz. can 6,720 cases
Tomato Juice 46 oz. can 24,752 cases
TOTAL: 65,744
Vitamin C fortification is required (except for orange and grapefruit juices),
as specified in the Commodity Specifications for Canned Juice, dated April 2004
(FV305-CS1).
All prime vendors are reminded that they are prohibited from subcontracting with companies or individuals that have been suspended or debarred.
All invitations with orders for the state of New York must have the pack date stamped on the outside of each carton. The pack date should be annotated as per the following example: (05/01/2003). Orders for the state of New York requiring this
special marking will be indicated by (**). This applies to New York orders ?Only,? if and when they appear on an invitation.
Bids must be submitted electronically via the Domestic Electronic Bid Entry System (DEBES) on the internet. Offerors who submit bids using other than DEBES, will be deemed non-responsive. Offeror must be assigned a Logon ID by USDA to access the site. The Internet address is: http://pcsd.usda.gov/debes which translates into a connection of https://pcsd.usda.gov:3077/mdbc1000.exe? Once connected, follow the online procedures. A AHELP@ button provides detailed instructions for using the system or call 202-720-4517 for assistance.
Bidders are cautioned to bid only quantities they can reasonably expect to produce and deliver in accordance with the contract. Inquiries about Announcement FV-305,
Appendix-1, the Commodity Specification for Canned Juice dated April 2004, CID A-A-20327 (for cranberry/apple juice), or this Invitation should be directed to the Contracting Officer, USDA/AMS/ Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Commodity Procurement Branch STOP 0239, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410, telephone (202) 720-4517. An electronic version of this Invitation can be obtained through the World Wide Web via the Commodity Procurement Home Page at http://www.ams.usda.gov/cp.
Purchases will be made on a delivered to destination basis, subject to Announcement
FV-305, to the listed locations. Delivery by trucks or railcars is optional to the contractor, except for those destination(s) which specify delivery by truck only or rail only.
Split shipments are indicated by a single asterisk.
ANNOUNCEMENT : FV305
INVITATION : 059
COMM GROUP : 32 FRUIT JUICE CANNED
COMM TYPE : 20 GRAPE JUICE
PACK SIZE : 46 12/46 OZ CAN
ITEM DESTINATION TRANS QUANTITY PRICE PER
NO CITY ST RESTR (CSE) (CSE)
---- --------------- -- ---------- -------- ---------
DELIVERY PERIOD 02/01/08 - 02/15/08
001 WASHINGTON DC TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
002 ATLANTA GA TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
003 JACKSON MS TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
004 CHICAGO IL TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
005 MAPLEWOOD MN TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
006 BATON ROUGE LA TRUCK ONLY 1,904 __________
007 OPELOUSAS LA 3,808 __________
008 ALBUQUERQUE NM TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
009 GALLUP NM TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
010 DALLAS TX TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
011 HOUSTON TX TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
012 LAREDO TX TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
013 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 1,904 __________
014 KANSAS CITY MO TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
015 PHOENIX AZ TRUCK ONLY 1,904 __________
016 GARDEN GROVE CA TRUCK ONLY 1,904 __________
ANNOUNCEMENT : FV305
INVITATION : 059
COMM GROUP : 32 FRUIT JUICE CANNED
COMM TYPE : 20 GRAPE JUICE
PACK SIZE : 46 12/46 OZ CAN
ITEM DESTINATION TRANS QUANTITY PRICE PER
NO CITY ST RESTR (CSE) (CSE)
---- --------------- -- ---------- -------- ---------
DELIVERY PERIOD 02/01/08 - 02/15/08
017 LOS ANGELES CA TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
018 OXNARD CA TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
TOTAL QUANTITY FOR COMMODITY TYPE 23,800
COMM TYPE : 30 GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, CANNED
PACK SIZE : 46 12/46 OZ CAN
ITEM DESTINATION TRANS QUANTITY PRICE PER
NO CITY ST RESTR (CSE) (CSE)
---- --------------- -- ---------- -------- ---------
DELIVERY PERIOD 01/01/08 - 01/15/08
019 GALLUP NM TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
020 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 2,856 __________
021 KANSAS CITY MO TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
022 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
DELIVERY PERIOD 01/16/08 - 01/31/08
023 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 1,904 __________
ANNOUNCEMENT : FV305
INVITATION : 059
COMM GROUP : 32 FRUIT JUICE CANNED
COMM TYPE : 30 GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, CANNED
PACK SIZE : 46 12/46 OZ CAN
ITEM DESTINATION TRANS QUANTITY PRICE PER
NO CITY ST RESTR (CSE) (CSE)
---- --------------- -- ---------- -------- ---------
DELIVERY PERIOD 02/01/08 - 02/15/08
024 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 2,856 __________
TOTAL QUANTITY FOR COMMODITY TYPE 10,472
COMM TYPE : 40 PINEAPPLE JUICE, CANNED
PACK SIZE : 46 12/46 OZ CAN
ITEM DESTINATION TRANS QUANTITY PRICE PER
NO CITY ST RESTR (CSE) (CSE)
---- --------------- -- ---------- -------- ---------
DELIVERY PERIOD 01/01/08 - 01/15/08
025 KANSAS CITY MO TRUCK ONLY 960 __________
DELIVERY PERIOD 01/16/08 - 01/31/08
026 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 960 __________
027 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 960 __________
DELIVERY PERIOD 02/01/08 - 02/15/08
028 JACKSONVILE/FAS FL TRUCK ONLY 960 __________
(BAYAMON, PR)
029 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 960 __________
030 KANSAS CITY MO TRUCK ONLY 960 __________
ANNOUNCEMENT : FV305
INVITATION : 059
COMM GROUP : 32 FRUIT JUICE CANNED
COMM TYPE : 40 PINEAPPLE JUICE, CANNED
PACK SIZE : 46 12/46 OZ CAN
ITEM DESTINATION TRANS QUANTITY PRICE PER
NO CITY ST RESTR (CSE) (CSE)
---- --------------- -- ---------- -------- ---------
DELIVERY PERIOD 03/01/08 - 03/15/08
031 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 960 __________
TOTAL QUANTITY FOR COMMODITY TYPE 6,720
COMM TYPE : 60 TOMATO JUICE, CANNED
PACK SIZE : 46 12/46 OZ CAN
ITEM DESTINATION TRANS QUANTITY PRICE PER
NO CITY ST RESTR (CSE) (CSE)
---- --------------- -- ---------- -------- ---------
DELIVERY PERIOD 01/01/08 - 01/15/08
032 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
033 KANSAS CITY MO TRUCK ONLY 1,904 __________
034 KANSAS CITY MO TRUCK ONLY 1,904 __________
DELIVERY PERIOD 01/16/08 - 01/31/08
035 ALTOONA PA TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
036 PHILADELPHIA PA TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
037 COLUMBUS OH TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
038 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
039 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
ANNOUNCEMENT : FV305
INVITATION : 059
COMM GROUP : 32 FRUIT JUICE CANNED
COMM TYPE : 60 TOMATO JUICE, CANNED
PACK SIZE : 46 12/46 OZ CAN
ITEM DESTINATION TRANS QUANTITY PRICE PER
NO CITY ST RESTR (CSE) (CSE)
---- --------------- -- ---------- -------- ---------
DELIVERY PERIOD 02/01/08 - 02/15/08
040 CENTRAL ISLIP NY TRUCK ONLY 952 __________**
041 LEXINGTON KY TRUCK ONLY 952 __________**
042 CHICAGO IL TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
043 CADILLAC MI TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
044 CLARE MI TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
045 FLINT MI TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
046 LAFAYETTE LA TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
047 NEW ORLEANS LA TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
048 KANSAS CITY MO TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
049 LOS ANGELES CA TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
050 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
051 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
ANNOUNCEMENT : FV305
INVITATION : 059
COMM GROUP : 32 FRUIT JUICE CANNED
COMM TYPE : 60 TOMATO JUICE, CANNED
PACK SIZE : 46 12/46 OZ CAN
ITEM DESTINATION TRANS QUANTITY PRICE PER
NO CITY ST RESTR (CSE) (CSE)
---- --------------- -- ---------- -------- ---------
DELIVERY PERIOD 02/16/08 - 02/29/08
052 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
053 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
DELIVERY PERIOD 03/01/08 - 03/15/08
054 CARTHAGE MO TRUCK ONLY 952
KANSAS CITY MO TRUCK ONLY 952 __________
TOTAL QUANTITY FOR COMMODITY TYPE 24,752
TOTAL QUANTITY FOR INVITATION 65,744
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To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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