Regulatory Commodity Specification Dry, Edible Beans, Peas ...

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Commodity Specification Dry, Edible Beans, Peas, and Lentils

June 2014

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Table of Contents

I. GENERAL ............................................................................................................................... 3

A. U.S. Standards ................................................................................................................... 3

B. Exceptions to U.S. Standards ............................................................................................ 3

C. Product Origin.......................................................................................4

D. Kosher Products.....................................................................................4

E. Packing Season.................................................................................................................. 4

F. Classes of Beans ......................................................................................4

G. Grade of Beans ......................................................................................4

H. Markings, Labels and Packaging .................................................................6

I. Universal Product Codes .................................................................................................. 9

J. Palletization Requirements............................................................................................... 9

K. Shipment and Delivery..............................................................................9

II. COMMODITY SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................9

III. INSPECTION AND CHECKLOADING ............................................................................. 10 A. Requirements................................................................................................................... 10 B. Certification..................................................................................................................... 10 C. Procedures ....................................................................................................................... 10

IV. FAILURE TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................ 10

V. EXHIBITS............................................................................................................................. 11 Exhibit 1 Markings Required for 2-LB, 25-LB and 100-LB Bags..........................11 Exhibit 2 Required Markings for Shipping Containers................................................... 12 Exhibit 3 Alternative Label for Shipping Containers.........................................13 Exhibit 4 Sample Alternative Label for Shipping Containers...............................14 Exhibit 5 Universal Product Codes ................................................................................. 15 Exhibit 6 "Please Recycle" Symbol and Statement ........................................................ 16 Exhibit 7 "Corrugated Recycles" Symbol and Statement ............................................... 17 Exhibit 8 USDA Symbol ................................................................................................. 18

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I. General

A. U.S. Standards

Dry, edible beans, peas and lentils (product/commodity) produced under this Commodity Specification must meet the requirements specified in the applicable United States Standards for Beans, Whole Dry Peas, Split Peas and Lentils (U.S. Standards) effective on the date of the Solicitation/Invitation for Bid (IFB). The U.S. Standards are published separately and are incorporated herein and made a part of this Commodity Specification.

B. Exceptions to U.S. Standards

Exceptions to the U.S. Standards for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) purchases are found in Section II, Commodity Specifications, of this document. Additional exceptions may be specified in the applicable Solicitation/IFB. Any exceptions contained in the applicable Solicitations/IFB shall have precedence over the requirements contained herein, for that Solicitation/IFB only.

C. Product Origin

1. Commodities delivered pursuant to this Commodity Specification shall have originated from crops that have been 100% grown, processed, and packed in the United States, its territories or possessions, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands, (hereinafter referred to as the United States). See Section I., F. of the Master Solicitation.

2. If the contractor handles any commodity originating from sources other than the United States, the contractor must have a written plan to segregate the commodity. This segregation plan will include an identification and record system for all commodities to ensure they are completely segregated and cannot be used to fulfill purchase orders awarded by USDA. Such segregation plan must be made available to representatives of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).

3. The contractor must maintain positive written documentation records evidencing 100 percent domestic origin, to the grower level. Contractors must also ensure that the documentation provided by any subcontractors demonstrates the same level of traceability. The burden of proof of compliance is on the contractor.

4. Documentation may include load or warehouse storage receipts for raw product (i.e., bin tags), product blend (formulation) records, product coding explanations, finished product warehousing records, shipping or payment records, or other documentation or evidence that clearly establishes the product's domestic origin.

5. Such records must be available for review by the Government in accordance with FAR 52.214-26. In the event of an audit, AMS auditors will examine documents to verify compliance.

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6. Self-certifications by contractors and subcontractors will not be accepted.

7. Failure to observe this requirement may lead to suspension or debarment, purchase order termination, and penalties at Title 18, Section 1001 of the US Code concerning falsification of information.

D. Kosher Products

Occasionally, USDA solicits offers to sell KOSHER products. Such products are identified on the solicitation with the letter "K" incorporated into the WBSCM material descriptions. Vendors must comply with the applicable dietary (KOSHER) laws as established by the "613 COUNCIL OF KASHRUTH" in the production of these commodity products. Vendors must not bid on these purchase units unless they can be properly certified.

Vendors receiving purchase order items identified as "KOSHER" must contact the Board of Jewish Education of Greater New York (BJENY) at telephone 646-472-5365 prior to manufacturing the commodity product to arrange for certification of compliance with applicable dietary (kosher) laws.

E. Packing Season

All dry edible beans, peas and lentils must be from the current packing season/crop year, unless otherwise specified in the applicable Solicitation/IFB.

F. Classes of Beans, Peas and Lentils

Dry edible beans ? Pinto Beans, Red Beans (small red type only), Black eye Beans, Light Red Kidney Beans, Dark Red Kidney Beans, Baby Lima Beans, Pink Beans, Great Northern Beans, Garbanzo Beans, Pea, Lentils, Split Green, and Pigeon Peas.

NOTE: Pigeon Peas are botanically known as Cajanus Cajan from the family leguminosae, which are known to be grown in Puerto Rico region and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

G. Grade of Beans

Dry Edible Beans

Dry, edible beans delivered to USDA shall be grade U.S. No. 1, except U.S. No. 2 for splits, and shall meet the specifications for the class (es) of beans listed in the Solicitation/IFB and in the U.S. Standards for Beans effective at the date of the Solicitation/IFB. The exception for splits applies when splits are a grade-determining factor. In this situation, the commodity inspection certificate issued by the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) shall state that the beans meet this commodity specification and would have graded U.S. No. 1 except for splits.

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Bulk Dry Edible Beans for Further Processing Dry, edible beans delivered to USDA for further processing shall be grade U.S. No. 1, and must meet the details outlined in this specification. Dry, edible beans shall also meet the specifications for the class of beans listed in the Solicitation/IFB and in the U.S. Standards for Beans effective at the date of the Solicitation/IFB. ? Pinto Beans 50 Pounds 1. Pack Size ? 50 pounds bags, triple wall paper. 2. Moisture ? 14% to 16% moisture not to exceed 18% moisture. 3. Total Defects (excludes contrasting classes and splits) ? 0.3150% or 143 grams per

CWT. 4. Damage ? 0.30% or 136 grams per CWT. 5. Foreign Material (total including stones) ? 0.015% or 6.80 grams per CWT.

a. Stones ? 1 stone per 40,000 pounds. No more than one stone 2 mm or greater in size.

b. Sclerotia ? No more than 1 piece per 1,000 pounds. c. Goat Heads ? zero tolerance. d. Stems, pods, berries and other vegetable matter ? 0.005% or 2.27 grams per

CWT. e. Dissolvable soil, dirt balls ? 0.01% or 4.5 grams per CWT.

6. Splits ? 1% maximum or 454 grams per CWT.

7. Glass, metal, or plastic ? Zero tolerance. 8. Allergens (soybeans or wheat) ? Zero tolerance. 9. Seed size per 100 grams ? 250 to 300. 10. Contrasting class ? 0.05% or 22.7 per CWT. 11. Classes that blend ? 0.5% or 220.7 grams per CWT. 12. Flavor and odor ? Free from objectionable flavors or odors. 13. Live weevils ? Zero tolerance. ? Pinto Beans 2,000 Pounds 1. Pack Size ? 2,000 pound totes or super sacks. 2. Moisture ? 10% to 15% moisture. 3. Total defects (excluding contrasting classes and splits) ? 0.38% per CWT.

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