Albania Award03-094P

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03-094P Award
January 28, 2004

Freight Tender Results: MUSA, McGovern-Dole Parcels to Albania (01/27/04).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MERCY-USA FOR
AID AND DEVELOPMENT (MUSA), ANNOUNCES BOOKING RESULTS FOR
CARGOES TENDERED ON JAN 14, 2004 TO ALBANIA UNDER INV 014A
(IFB NUMBER 03-094P):
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AA. RFP NO: MUSA-ALB-014A-001
BKA REF#: F04-0017
CARGO: UP TO 100 NMT 
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BHOU BRIDGE HOUSTON, TX (GULF PACIFIC RICE)
DISPORT: DURRES, ALBANIA 
AVAIL: SHIP PERIOD NET FEB 06 NLT FEB 20, 2004 (AT PORT 03/10/04)
CARRIER: LYKES LINES
VESSEL: LYKES EXPLORER V063E (US FLAG, P1 SERVICE)
RATE: USD 274.87/GMT (OF $59, DIF $30, FIF $185.87)
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET, NW, SUITE 900, WASHINGTON D.C.
20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET


03-094P

Tender 1.14.04

Freight Tender: MUSA, McGovern-Dole Parcels to Albania (01/14/04).
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BKA LOGISTICS LLC, AS AGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MERCY-USA FOR
AID AND DEVELOPMENT (MUSA), REQUESTS U.S. AND NON U.S. FLAG LINER 
OFFERS FOR CARRIAGE OF THE FOLLOWING MCGOVERN-DOLE FOOD FOR 
EDUCATION CARGOES, VIA THRU BILL OF LADING SERVICE, VIA CONTAINER 
SERVICE ONLY, UNDER INV-014A. 
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IFB NUMBER: 03-094P.
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AA. RFP NO: MUSA-ALB-014A-001
CARGO: UP TO 100 NMT 
COMMODITY: MILLED RICE 50K BAGS 
LOAD PORT: BHOU BRIDGE HOUSTON, TX (GULF PACIFIC RICE)
DISPORT: DURRES, ALBANIA (SEE NOTE 7) 
AVAIL: SHIP PERIOD NET FEB 06 NLT FEB 20, 2004 (AT PORT 03/10/04)
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ON THE ABOVE:
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TERMS: FULL BERTH TERMS, ALL INCLUSIVE. NO DEMURRAGE / NO
DESPATCH/ NO DETENTION ON VESSELS/CONTAINERS/TRAILERS/RAILCARS
OR TRUCKS BENDS (AS APPLICABLE).
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NOTE 1: CONTAINER SERVICE ONLY: CARRIER MUST CERTIFY THAT EACH 
CONTAINER UTILIZED TO LOAD MUSA ALBANIA CARGO IS: (A) IN WIND AND WATER 
TIGHT CONDITION; (B) NOT MORE THAN TEN (10) YEARS OLD; AND, (C)
NOT A SALVAGED CONTAINER OR MUSTERED OUT FROM REGULAR
SERVICE. AS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT, CARRIER MUST PROVIDE
BKA A FGIS SURVEY REPORT ATTESTING TO THE SATISFACTORY 
CONDITION OF CONTAINERS. SURVEY IS TO BE PERFORMED PRIOR 
TO LOADING MUSA CARGOES.
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NOTE 2: CONTAINERS, IF CONTRACTED BASIS FAS LOADPORT OR BRIDGE, ARE 
TO BE LOADED BY CARRIER AT CARRIERS TIME, RISK, AND EXPENSE.
NO MINIMUM CONTAINER LOAD REQUIREMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED
FOR FAS, BRIDGE OR INTERMODAL CARGOES.
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NOTE 3: DUE TO URGENT NEED TO MAINTAIN CARGO SCHEDULE INTEGRITY,
A LOADING DELAY ASSESSMENT (LDA) OF USD 1.00 PER METRIC
TON PER DAY, OR PRO-RATA, WILL BE IMPOSED. THE LDA WILL
BE ASSESSED FOR EACH DAY, OR PRO-RATA, BEYOND THE
CONTRACTED LOAD DATE, PLUS A TEN (10) DAY GRACE PERIOD,
THAT VESSEL FAILS TO PRESENT, AND BE ACCEPTED, AT THE
FIRST (OR SOLE) LOAD PORT TO LOAD MUSA ALBANIA PARCELS.
LDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYMENT
AGAINST EACH B/L ISSUED.
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CARRIER TO GUARANTEE COMMENCEMENT OF CARGO ARRIVAL AT FINAL 
DESTINATION WITHIN 35 DAYS OF COMPLETION OF LOADING MUSA 
ALBANIA CARGOES. CARRIER TO FURTHER GUARANTEE COMPLETION OF 
DELIVERY OF CONTRACTED QUANTITY WITHIN 45 DAYS OF COMPLETION 
OF LOADING MUSA ALBANIA CARGOES. A DELIVERY DELAY ASSESSMENT
OF USD 1.00 PER METRIC TON PER DAY, OR PRO-RATA, WILL BE IMPOSED
FOR EACH DAY BEYOND THESE LIMITS. DDA, IF ANY, WILL BE DEDUCTED
FROM OCEAN FREIGHT PAYAMENT AGAINST EACH LADING ISSUED.
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NOTE 4: IN KEEPING WITH U.S. CUSTOMS' ENFORCED COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
FOR OUTBOUND DOCUMENTATION, CARRIERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
THAT ANY PENALTY ASSESSED AGAINST THE CARGO, DUE IN WHOLE
OR IN PART TO DELAY BY CARRIER IN VERIFYING FINAL LOAD
COUNT AND PROVIDING SAME TO BKA , WILL BE SOLELY FOR
CARRIER'S ACCOUNT.
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NOTE 5: CARRIERS SHALL INCLUDE ALL ACTUAL AND ANTICIPATED WAR RISK
INSURANCE PREMIUMS IN THEIR OFFERED RATES. OWNER BEARS THE 
RISK OF ANY INCREASE IN WAR RISK INSURANCE PREMIUMS.
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NOTE 6: THE ABOVE DATES APPLY TO CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VENDOR.
OFFERORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COORDINATE WITH VENDORS TO ENSURE
A SMOOTH LOADING OPERATION.
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NOTE 7: CARRIER TO DELIVER CARGO TO AND STRIP/STACK SAME INTO RECEIVERS
WAREHOUSE(S), WITHIN DURRES METROPOLITAN AREA, AT CARRIERS TIME, 
RISK, AND EXPENSE. CARRIER TO REMAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR REMOVAL /
RETRIEVAL OF EMPTY CONTAINERS. FACILITY ADDRESS, WITHOUT GUARANTEE,
IS: 
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PELICAN WAREHOUSE, XHAFZOTAJ DURRES. POC: GENC MATAJ, TEL: 355-52-24017, FAX: 355-52-25511, HOURS OF OPERATION: 0800 HRS TO 2000 HRS MONDAY THRU FRIDAY WITHOUT GUARANTEE. FACILITY HAS 2 GATES AND CAN ACCOMMODATE 7 CONTAINERS PER DAY.
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CARRIERS THRU BILL OF LADING SERVICE SHALL INCLUDE ALL NORMAL CUSTOMS 
CLEARANCE / FORMALITIES AT ALL POINTS OF ENTRY/TRANSIT TO ENSURE THAT 
CARGOES MOVE TO FINAL DESTINATION(S) UNINTERRUPTED. OFFERS ARE TO 
CLEARLY PROVIDE FULL ROUTING DETAILS. 
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- COMMODITY, LOADPORT, AND INTERMODAL POINT ABBREVIATIONS AS PER USDA
FORM KC-362. DELIVERY TERMS PER USDA NOTICE TO THE TRADE OF APRIL
5, 1995. FOR ANY COMMODITIES ALLOCATED BASIS INTERMODAL SUPPIERS PLANT,
VESSEL OWNERS MUST COMPLY WITH SUPPLIERS LOAD AND CAPACITY CAPABILITIES. 
IF THE VESSEL FAILS TO C0MPLY WITH SUPPLIERS LOAD CAPABILITIES, ANY 
COSTS INCURRED BY CCC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CARRYING CHARGES,
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, STORAGE, WILL BE FOR THE VESSELS ACCOUNT. IF
CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE SUPPLIERS PLANT, CARRIER 
MUST ENSURE THAT CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ARE PLACED AT THE PLANT BY 
THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUPPLIERS SHIPPING PERIOD AND SUPPLY
CONTAINERS/RAILCARS/TRUCKS ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS UNTIL THE SUPPLIER 
FULFILLS HIS CONTRACT QUANTITY. OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO OFFER ONLY 
FOR VENDORS WHO MATCH OWNERS CAPABILITIES. OWNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO 
REFER TO KC-362 FOR THE LIST OF PLANT LOCATIONS AND CAPABILITIES. 
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- OWNERS GUARANTEE THAT THE PERFORMING VESSEL COMPLIES FULLY WITH THE
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT CODE (ISM), IF REQUIRED, AND IS IN
POSSESSION OF A VALID DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT 
CERTIFICATE AND WILL REMAIN SO FOR THE ENTIRETY OF HER EMPLOYMENT
UNDER THIS CHARTER PARTY / BOOKING CONFIRMATION. OWNERS ARE TO PROVIDE 
SHIPPER / CHARTERER WITH SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE, IF REQUIRED
TO DO SO, AND TO REMAIN FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY/ALL CONSEQUENCES
RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM ANY MATTERS ARISING IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS VESSEL AND THE ISM CODE.
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- THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE KANSAS CITY COMMODITY OFFICE'S NOTICE TO 
THE TRADE EOD-68 OF MAY 5, 2000 REGARDING THE VESSEL LOADING OBSERVATIONS IS 
HEREBY INCORPORATED. A COPY OF THE NOTICE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE
FOLLOWING FTP SITE:http://www.fsa.usda.gov/daco/eod_notices/eod68.pdf
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- THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE KANSAS CITY
COMMODITY OFFICE'S GUIDELINES DATED DECEMBER 21, 1989 FOR 
CONTAINER, BARGE AND VESSEL HOLD INSPECTIONS IS HEREBY 
INCORPORATED.
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- O'WISE SUBJECT TO MUSA BOOKING CONFIRMATION.
- OFFERS MUST BE IDENTIFIED BY TENDER/IFB NUMBER AND ANY FUTURE
COMMUNICATION SHOULD ALSO IDENTIFY SAME BY TENDER OR CONTRACT
NUMBER.
- OFFERS FROM NVOCC'S WILL BE CONSIDERED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.
- OFFERS MUST INCLUDE:
VESSEL NAME / TYPE / FLAG / YEAR BUILT. ETA AT LOAD AND
DISCHARGE PORT. FULL STYLE OF CARRIER OFFERING. WHETHER
SERVICE IS DIRECT OR TRANSSHIPPED,CONTAINER OR BREAKBULK. 
STATEMENT THAT CARRIER IS A VOCC. OCEAN FREIGHT RATE TO BE IN
U.S. DOLLARS PER METRIC TON AND MUST BE ALL INCLUSIVE REPEAT
ALL INCLUSIVE.
- AS APPLICABLE, THE ALL INCLUSIVE RATE SUBMITTED MUST BREAKOUT 
THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS: OCEAN FREIGHT, INLAND TRANSPORTATION
(DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN), FUMIGATION COSTS, AND, STACKING CHARGES 
AT FINAL DESTINATION. CARRIERS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT ALL INCLUSIVE 
RATES AS OUTLINED ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED NON RESPONSIVE.
- CARRIER TO SPECIFY IN OFFER THAT RATE OFFERED IS THE SAME AS OR
LOWER THAN CARRIER'S APPLICABLE TARIFF RATE AT TIME OF
OFFERING. CARRIER MUST DECLARE FMC TARIFF NUMBER AND STATE
WHETHER RATE OFFERED IS A 'CARRIER TARIFF RATE' OR A
'CONFERENCE TARIFF RATE' AND WHETHER RATE IS 'TO BE FILED', 'TO
BE MAINTAINED', OR 'TO BE AMENDED'.
- ONLY SEALED HAND DELIVERED OR FAX OFFERS RECEIVED PRIOR TO TENDER
CLOSING TIME WILL BE ACCEPTED OR CONSIDERED. NO PHONE OFFERS WILL 
BE ACCEPTED.
- MUSA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL
OFFERS.
- FIXTURES RESULTING FROM THIS TENDER ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY
MUSA AND USDA.
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OFFERS TO BE SUBMITTED TO: BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET, N.W., 
SUITE 600, WASHINGTON D.C. 20006, BY 1000 HRS ET JANUARY 20, 2004.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SPECIFIC TENDER CONTACT:
BKA LOGISTICS LLC, 1629 K STREET, NW, SUITE 900, WASHINGTON D.C.
20006. PHONE: 202-331-7395; TELEFAX: 202-331-7735; E-MAIL: JAMES.MEAD@BKALOGISTICS.NET OR MARK.MILLARD@BKALOGISTICS.NET
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